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Management and staff at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex wish to inform the public of planned parking restrictions during this week’s Legion Games National Youth Track and Field Championships, which will be taking place this Friday through Sunday (August 10th-12th) at the facility. Since on-site parking at the Sportsplex will be limited, off-site parking and complimentary shuttle… August 8, 2018

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 11:18 p.m., Police conducted a traffic stop in the 200 Block of Princess Avenue as the Officer involved recognized the driver and knew of an existing Warrant for his arrest. The arrest led to the discovery of 11 grams of Methamphetamine having a street value of approximately… August 8, 2018

The Manitoba government has provided over $5.4 million to support over 700 community organizations, municipalities and provincial parks that are delivering Green Team projects during the summer of 2018, Premier Brian Pallister and Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. “We’re pleased to help young Manitobans get involved in the community to conserve and protect… August 7, 2018

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release A Brandon man was found to be in Breach of his Court Ordered Weapons Prohibition after it was discovered that a fanny pack that he was carrying contained several rounds of .22 calibre ammunition, a shotgun shell and a homemade gun. Prior to this the male was observed falling off his bicycle… August 7, 2018

There was a big fire SW of Brandon Monday afternoon.  Photos below show smoke billowing into the sky at the scene of the fire. These clouds of smoke were visible from Brandon.   No further details were immediately available.  We will publish more details as they become available. [caption id="attachment_38901" align="aligncenter" width="2016"] Photo: bdnmb.ca[/caption] [caption id="attachment_38899" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo: bdnmb.ca[/caption]… August 6, 2018