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Male Suspect Arrested After Attempted Break-Ins at Multiple Businesses

Stolen Truck, Firearms Seized After Police Chase Leads to Four Arrests in Brandon

Busy 24 hours for the Brandon Police Service

CRIME STOPPERS WANTED for March 27, 2026

BSD announces Assistant Superintendent – Curriculum & Human Resources

Manitoba Government Makes Groceries More Affordable

Meals Took, Doors Shook, and Court Dates Booked

Manitoba to remove PST from all grocery food items, premier says

68-Year-Old Man Charged After Child Pornography Investigation

Possess child pornography/Access child pornography Following an investigation into Possess child pornography/Access child pornography from February, 2025, Police located and arrested the 68-year-old male on May 27, 2025.  He was released to appear in court on August 7, 2025. Prohibited Driving On May 27, 2025, at 5:25pm, Police conducted a vehicle stop at 900 block of 18th Street North. A 31-year-old male driver was found to be prohibited from driving Canada-wide.  He was arrested and later released to appear in court on July 21, 2025, vehicle was seized 30 days.

Disturbance on 9th Street Leads to Arrest of 30-Year-Old Male

On May 26th at 5:19PM a call to a disturbance in the 300 block of 9th Street was received. Police attended and found two individuals in an argument, a 30-year-old male and a 36-year-old female.  The 30-year-old male was found to be the primary cause of issues. He was arrested, held in BPS detention cells and will be released once sober.

Province invests in Virden Airport upgrades

The Manitoba government is investing $1.65 million to support the Town of Virden in the expansion and rehabilitation of Virden Regional Airport, allowing greater capacity and capabilities for commercial operators, medical transfer flights and STARS Air Ambulance, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced here today. “This is an important investment that will encourage regional development and job creation in Westman,” said Simard. “Thanks to the hard work and commitment of the Town of Virden, this grant funding will enhance the airport’s capacity, support commercial growth and strengthen its role as a critical hub for medical access, economic development and regional connectivity.” The investment is being made through the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities for Municipalities Program (Manitoba GRO). The upgrades include a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) III, enabling STARS Air Ambulance to make critical weather-based decisions. The improvements will also support 24-7 medical transfer flights, charter services and expanded commercial operations, boosting local tourism and economic activity, the minister noted. “The Town of Virden is thrilled to have the support of the province for the upgrades to our regional airport,” said Mayor Tina Williams, Town of Virden. “As well as experiencing large commercial expansion and attracting new business to our community due to this project, the health care and safety of our entire region will be immeasurably improved as a result of the province’s investment.” “This is a significant milestone for our airport. One that would not have been achieved as quickly without the funding provided through the Manitoba GRO fund,” said Coun. Bruce Dunning, Town of Virden, and chair, Virden Airport Commission. “The extension of the runway, installation of the AWOS system and runway lighting upgrades have made our airport a centre for medical, commercial and private aeronautical activity in southwest Manitoba. The airport commission is very grateful to the province for their contribution to this project.” Manitoba GRO was created to support infrastructure projects that help communities grow and thrive. This investment reflects the Manitoba government’s commitment to building strong, healthy communities and supporting long-term economic growth across Manitoba, the minister added.

PBR Blows The Roof Off

The highly successful PBR ( Professional Bull Riders ) came to the Keystone Centre and Westoba Place on Friday and Saturday night. Thanks to Scramble Studio and their photos. The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is a company that organizes professional bull riding events. It was originally headquartered in Irvine, California, before moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and then to Pueblo, Colorado, and finally to Fort Worth, Texas in 2024. The PBR is now owned by TKO Group Holdings, a merger of Endeavor-owned UFC and professional wrestling company WWE.

Youth arrested for stealing from Vehicles, Male Charged with Assault

Youth arrested for stealing from Vehicles At 9:23pm, Police received a report of a male in the 700 block of 14th St, entering a vehicle and stealing items. The male was located in the area but ran from Police. After a foot pursuit he was captured and found to have in his possession a number of items that had been stolen. The 13yr old male youth, was also found to had 8 pending charges for failing to comply with the conditions of his Court Order. He was subsequently charged for Theft Under $5,000 and Resist/ Obstruct Police. He was lodged at the BPS cells to appear in Court in the morning. Male Charged with Assault At 10pm an employee at a business in the 900 block of 18th St. reported being assaulted by a customer at closing time. When the female employee was closing up there was a knock on the door and when she opened it, she was grabbed by the hair and the subject attempted to punch her in the face before leaving on foot. The male suspect, who was known to the victim, was located, arrested and held in the BPS cells, to be released on an Undertaking once sober.