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On February 21, 2023, at approximately 6:40 am, police received a report of a structure fire at a residence in the 100 block of Frederick Street.  When police and Brandon Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) arrived on scene there were visible flames and smoke billowing out of the residence.  BFES immediately began extinguishing the fire. … February 22, 2023

After several weeks of public consultation and feedback from residents as well as the business community, Brandon City Council has approved a borrowing By-Law for the Southwest Wastewater Servicing Project. The City of Brandon is planning for population growth to be 63,000 to 65,000 people within 30 years. The City has determined the southwest area will be a… February 22, 2023

As we head into another electoral cycle, one of my pet peeves rears its ugly head.  If you are running for an elected office, show that office enough respect to know what it is actually called. Know what, in fact, you are representing.  With nomination races and pre-election leaflets now hitting the public spaces, I… February 22, 2023

With the country of Ukraine still bravely battling against a Russian invasion, residents of Brandon are invited to join the world in showing solidarity and support. This Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, the one-year anniversary of the start of the invasion, Brandon will once again host a community march and rally. The march is based on… February 21, 2023

At approx. 2:20 Sunday, police were called to a single vehicle vs fence collision in the 000 block of 23rd St, however the driver of the vehicle fled prior to police arrival. During the course of investigating the incident officers attended to a residence in the 300 block of 2nd St.  A 40 year old male, well… February 20, 2023