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BRANDON—Dialysis services are being expanded in Brandon, launching new options for Westman residents living with kidney failure, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced here today. “Providing more options for dialysis closer to home will allow Brandon and Westman-area residents to manage their own care without having to travel or temporarily relocate to… December 17, 2018

Brandon, MB – After more than two years spent consulting with the business community, residents and other stakeholders, the City of Brandon’s Development Services Division is preparing for a spring 2019 implementation of a new Development Charges By-law to assist in funding the infrastructure required for Brandon’s future growth. Implemented in many municipalities across Canada,… December 17, 2018

Following an investigation into the sale of contraband cigarettes, members of the Manitoba Finance Taxation Special Investigations Unit have seized 71,000 contraband cigarettes, with assistance from the RCMP. The seizure resulted in the arrest of two male residents of Winnipeg, aged 26 and 44, on Dec. 12.  The two men will face charges under The… December 17, 2018

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 3:32, Police conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Lorne Ave. The operator of the vehicle, a 23 year old Brandon woman, was found to have 25.8 grams of Cocaine, 1.9 grams of meth and .9 grams of Crack Cocaine in her possession. She was released… December 15, 2018

Brandon University’s annual Family & Friends Holiday Luncheon welcomed more than 150 people to a decked-out Harvest Hall on Friday afternoon, to enjoy a holiday meal, celebrate the season, and to show off their best ‘ugly’ holiday sweater. The luncheon also helps raise money for Christmas Cheer, with a theme this year of “A Season… December 15, 2018