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Brandon’s two-term Mayor Rick Chrest announced today that he will not seek re-election leading up to Manitoba’s municipal elections slated for October 26, 2022. Chrest was first elected in October of 2014 and subsequently acclaimed to his second term in 2018. Previously Rick had served 11 years as University Ward Councillor from 1995 to 2006,… February 18, 2022

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: February 18th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Serge Uwimana NDAHIRWA **Alias Chris** (37 yrs) FOR Failing to Attend Court In June of 2019, the accused, Serge NDAHIRWA, was charged for trafficking controlled substances and possession of stolen… February 18, 2022

Thursday morning Brandon Firefighters Paramedics and the Brandon Police Service responded to a fire at a new building currently under construction in the 4100 block of Victoria Ave. Emergency crews quickly had a number of intersections in the area blocked off to avoid congestion. Liam Pattison, of Liam Pattison Photography, was onsite and captured the… February 17, 2022

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On February 15, 2022, shortly before 4:00 pm, members of the Crime Suppression Section conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 1, several Km east of Brandon.  Investigation revealed the 27-year-old male driver from Alberta was in possession of 2.5 kg of cocaine.  The suspect was lodged at Brandon Police… February 16, 2022

To celebrate Kin Canada's Day of KINdness (Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022), the Kinsmen Club of Brandon will be setting up flocks of bright pink flamingos at City Hall, the police station, the fire hall, selected long-term care facilities, and the hospital. The flamingos bring a welcome pop of colour to a wintry white landscape, and… February 16, 2022