The Board of Directors of Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is pleased to announce that Treena Slate has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Slate will assume the role from Brian Schoonbaert, who will retire effective April 5, 2024. The Board expressed sincere thanks and appreciation for Schoonbaert’s commitment, dedication and strong leadership as CEO of the health region. “Brian’s commitment to providing quality health care and supporting all PMH staff, physicians and volunteers has always been evident. All who have worked with him will miss Brian’s positive, welcoming, genuine approach.” Lon Cullen, Board Chair, is pleased to welcome Slate to the role of Chief Executive Officer. “Treena is a familiar face for many in Prairie Mountain Health and the province. With over 30 years in healthcare and 15 years in a leadership role, Treena is bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge into the role of Chief Executive Officer.” The PMH Board of Directors undertook an extensive search across Canada for a CEO to replace Schoonbaert. Included in the recruitment process, the Board of Directors asked PMH staff what they felt were important qualities for the Chief Executive Officer. “We appreciate that PMH staff took the time to provide their input into the selection criteria, and the Board was able to use this feedback in selecting candidates,” Cullen commented. “Those that know Treena recognize her compassion, openness, decisiveness and energy, which will be important qualities to lead Prairie Mountain Health in these challenging times.” Slate is excited to be stepping into the CEO role. “I am following in some incredible footsteps – Brian will be truly missed by all who worked with him. Prairie Mountain Health has an incredible team of over 7,500 individuals providing quality health care to the residents of PMH – and I feel very fortunate to work alongside these dedicated staff.” Slate has held many roles during her years in healthcare, including a staff nurse, educator, public health nurse, manager, director and most recently, Regional Lead – Acute Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for Prairie Mountain Health. Slate recently completed her Master of Health Administration through the Johnson Shoyoma School of Public Policy in 2023. (Prairie Mountain Health Release)

On February 13th at 9:01 pm police were called to a business in the 1000 block of Richmond Avenue for a shoplifter. A female had loaded up a cart of food items and fled. A 31-year-old female was arrested in the area and found with the cart of items valued at $360. She will appear in court on April 25th, 2024.

The City of Brandon’s Engineering Department is proposing to introduce some key changes to the City’s Building By-Law. These proposed amendments aim to enhance safety and streamline processes for property owners.  Here are the key changes that may impact you:  Temporary and Seasonal Shelters: The Building By-law will no longer regulate the construction of temporary, seasonal, portable, and fabric accessory shelters (such as tents, vehicle tents, portable gazebos, and pergolas). These structures will be exempt if they do not pose a hazard to surrounding buildings and adhere to setback and height requirements as outlined in the City of Brandon’s Zoning By-Law at brandon.ca/zbl.    Certificate of Occupancy: Before occupying any building excluding garages and storage sheds, a Certificate of Occupancy will be mandatory. This certificate ensures compliance with all conditions, requirements, and deposits associated with the building permit.   An online public information session will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 3 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. To register for this session or for more information, please contact Murray Fischer, the Building Safety Manager, at m.fischer@brandon.ca or call 204-729-2151.   Following the public information session, Brandon City Council will hear the first reading of the proposed changes to the Building By-Law at the regular Council meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024, with a 2nd and 3rd reading to follow at a future meeting date.    Building By-law No. 7258 can be viewed online at brandon.ca/by-laws/view-by-laws. 

On 2024-02-12, police attended to an apartment block in the 400 block of 12th Street as an individual had gained access to the building and was attempting to steal coins from the laundry machines.  A 34-year-old male was arrested and found to be in possession of a crow-bar.  The accused has been released with conditions to appear in court 2024-04-01 for the charges of Break & Enter, and Possession of B&E Instrument.

At 10:49 pm on February 9th, Police were called to a potential weapon call in the area of the 1200 block of 9th St. Through further investigation, it was determined that a 22 year old female had forced her way into a residence in the 1200 block of 10th St and assaulted a 21 year old male. The female struck the victim multiple times in the arm with a machete causing the male to require medical attention for the non-life threatening injuries. The female also discharged a can of bear spray while inside the residence. The suspect was arrested and held for court. She was charged with break and enter and commit, two counts of assault with a weapon, and two counts of possession of a weapon.