Brandon, MB – In response to the substantial snowfall over the weekend, the City of Brandon has mobilized all its snow clearing equipment and staff for an all-out-snow-clearing operation. With over 30 centimeters of snow accumulation in the past 24 hours, the Operations division is working around the clock, 24 hours a day to restore normalcy.  City crews are concentrating their efforts on clearing the critical P1A Route. Commencing at midnight last night, these dedicated crews started working until every city street is clear. Additional City staff from other sections have been reassigned to support the snow-clearing endeavors. Furthermore, the City of Brandon has reached out to multiple contractors to bolster snow removal efforts.  The City is also actively working on clearing snow from residential backlanes. Due to the substantial accumulation of snow, crews are loading and hauling snow out of the lanes, which may cause clearing efforts to take longer than usual. Backlanes are being cleared based on the Solid Waste collection schedule, ensuring that residential waste collection can continue smoothly.  The City extends its heartfelt appreciation to the public for their patience and cooperation during this winter storm. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and adhere to posted speed limits when navigating snowy or icy roads.  Please be patient, we will get to your street as soon as possible. Please respect the snow removal crews’ workspace and take an alternate route if possible.  Inquiries and Updates:  For real-time updates on snow clearing progress, visit snowmap.brandon.ca.  To receive text notifications regarding snow clearing within the city and zone-specific events, sign up at textme.brandon.ca.  For urgent concerns, residents can call 204-729-2285.   City of Brandon’s Snow Removal Strategy  Snowfall volume, snow density, humidity, temperature fluctuations, wind speed, and seasonal timing all influence our response to snow events. If a citywide plowing program is initiated, it kicks off immediately after a snow event.  In case of an emergency, snow plowing equipment will be diverted to assist police, fire or ambulance emergency vehicles as required. We also address driveway approaches, although this task may not be completed immediately after plowing.  Our snow plowing and removal follow a priority system:    Priority One “A” (P1A):  Within 24 hours of a snow event, we tackle main routes.  These include arterial streets, ensuring smooth travel and even coverage across the city.  Once P1A routes are done, crews transition directly to P1 routes.  Priority One (P1):  P1 routes encompass arterial and collector streets, city bus routes, and select residential streets.  Our primary focus is clearing snow from these streets following a snow event.  Depending on conditions, P1 streets are typically cleared within the first 24 to 72 hours (approximately 3 days) after plowing begins.  For detailed information on snow removal, please visit brandon.ca/snow-removal. 

Theft Under $5000 On March 3rd a 29-year-old male and a 35-year-old female were arrested for theft under $5000. On February 23rd, 2024, the pair was captured on video stealing a package from a residence in the 200 block of 3rd street. They will appear in court on May 13th, 2024. Intoxicated Person On March 3rd at 6:52 pm Police conducted a pedestrian check on a female stumbling into traffic in the 300 block of 18th street. A 19-year-old female was arrested as she was too intoxicated to care for herself. She will be released in the morning.

On Friday, March 1st, Police received a complaint that a Corrections Officer had been assaulted the previous day, while on duty at the Brandon Correctional Centre. The resulting investigation lead to a 39yr old male from Waywayseecappo, currently an inmate at BCC, being charged with Assaulting a Peace Officer. He will appear in Court today.

On February 29th at 10:18 am police were called to a two-vehicle collision in the 1400 block of Richmond Avenue East. A black BMW and a White Dodge Charger had collided in the intersection. Police had received a prior call about the Dodge charger being driven by an impaired driver. No Serious injuries were reported. The 21-year-old male driver of the Dodge Charger was arrested for impaired driving. He provided breath samples that were twice the legal limit. He will appear in court on May 9th, 2024.

On February 28th at 2:30 pm Police conducted a pedestrian check in the 300 block of 9th street. A 30-year-old male was arrested as he had an outstanding warrant for failing to provide his DNA. He was transported to Brandon Police Service for processing and later released. On February 28th at 11:01 pm Police received a call reporting an intoxicated female entering yards and stumbling around the 1100 block of 9th street. A 20-year-old female was arrested as she had an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court. She was held for court on February 29th, 2024. On February 29th at 00:47 am Police were called to a residence in the 200 block of 15th street for an unwanted guest. A 20-year-old female was arrested as she had an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court. She was held for court on February 29th, 2024.