Approximately 4,300 pills were taken (including numerous narcotics and controlled stimulants) from a pharmacy in Pilot Mound and police are still searching for a suspect. The incident happened on May 25th in the early morning hours. RCMP say the suspect forced his way into the pharmacy through the front door. Video surveillance from the pharmacy was able to capture images of the suspect wearing blue jeans, a black hoody, and something black covering his face. He is also described as having a slim to average build. “RCMP are warning the general public of the dangers of ingesting any prescription medication without the consent of a medical professional.”. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Manitou RCMP at 204-242-2017, or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

User submitted video of the 8th Street Bridge in Brandon coming down.  Video by Mike Wasilka.

May 29, 2017 Brandon, MB – As planning progresses for the 135th Manitoba Summer Fair, organizers are committed to creating an outdoor venue that is accommodating for guests with mobility issues. “Building an outdoor show has hundreds of logistical issues,” said Ron Kristjansson, General Manager at the Provincial Exhibition. “While some barriers are out of our control, we continue to look for solutions on improving the accessibility of the Keystone Centre grounds and our Fairs.” For this year’s Manitoba Summer Fair, organizers have added accessible parking at the southeast and northwest gates, priority seating at the north Horse Show ring and Demo Derby Arena, and a golf cart shuttle from the south parking lot to the gates. Kristjansson stated that while the entrance at 13th & Hill Ave has historically been an exhibitor and pedestrian only entrance, vehicles with a valid Parking Permit will be allowed entrance at this gate for easy access to the RCMP Musical Ride and arena shows. “We are very excited to be hosting the RCMP Musical Ride this year as part of our Canada 150 celebrations. “ Said Kristjansson. “This iconic Canadian tradition is a perfect tribute to the city, the Horse Capital of Canada, and to the Brandon Fair’s 135th shared birthday festivities. Other events taking place in the outdoor and indoor arenas included the Alberta Mini Chuckwagon racers, an Open heavy and light horse show, ApHC & ApHCC sanctioned show and a youth cattle show on Sunday afternoon. Advance gate admission is $8 and includes the Musical Ride, sideshow entertainment and agriculture events.

Brandon First is asking for people in Brandon to spread the word that WestJet has added some additional flights to Calgary, out of Brandon.  Flight 3855 will arrive at 7:39 pm (19:39) and depart as flight 3856 at 8:10 pm (20:10) Saturdays and Sundays only from July 8th to August 27th.  The WestJet counter is to open at 5:30 pm (17:30) for this flight.

A structure fire in the 000 block of 8th St North was determined to be caused by a pot left on a stove. Police and Brandon Fire & Emergency Services say they received a call at 9:41 Saturday evening, the fire was quickly extinguished and the damage was minimal. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.  Video submitted to bdnmb.ca by Mike Wasilka.