Arrests made following fisticuffs between acquaintances
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Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 7, 2020 at approximately 2:00 am, police received a report of an assault. Two individuals, known to one another engaged in a fight. One of the suspects was in possession of a set of brass knuckles. Both individuals sustained minor injuries. A 44-year-old male suspect was arrested…
Overnight Fire Destroys Home on Braecrest Drive
Shortly before 3:00 on Monday morning, Brandon Fire & Emergency Services and Brandon Police Service responded to the corner of Braecrest Drive and 1st Street North for a report of a fully-involved structure fire. Firefighter/paramedics arrived to find a single family dwelling with heavy fire coming from throughout the home. Fire crews made an attack…
Community Connection: 20 Questions with Earl Cheasley
Earl has lived in Brandon for the past 16-years. He is a Level 4 umpire, softball Canada. Current job title: Supervisor, Inspections, Liquor Gaming and Cannabis Authority Which is the most underrated fruit: Bananas, not only are they good but they can assist with hydration and muscle recovery, which can be critical for umpires wearing the gear…
2 arrested in downtown Brandon fight
Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On Friday afternoon, an officer noticed two people fighting in an alley near 7th St and Rosser Ave. Both subjects were observed striking each other with closed fists. After intervening, the officer determined the two were in a relationship and both were arrested for domestic assault. A 27 year man…
Manitoba Summer Fair cancelled due to COVID-19
(submitted:Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba) APRIL 3.2020 BRANDON, MB – The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Manitoba Summer Fair. “The health and safety of our community is of the utmost importance,” said Ron Kristjansson, General Manager. Due to the current health concerns related to the global pandemic of…
