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The Manitoba government has added 79 drugs to the provincial drug formulary to ensure patients have access to these medications through the Manitoba Pharmacare Program, announced Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen today. “Medications are important treatments for many different illnesses and diseases,” said Friesen.  “Manitoba’s universal prescription drug benefit program is one… December 20, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On December 20th, 2018, at 12:22am police observed a 24 year old male in an argument outside of a business in the 1100’ block of Princess Ave. The male provided police with a false name and was identified by an officer at the scene. The male was found to… December 20, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On December 19th, 2018, at 12:09am, police executed a search warrant on a hotel room in the 100’ block of Braecrest Drive. Located during the search was approximately one ounce of cocaine ($3000 value) and one ounce of meth ($5000 value). A 49 year old Brandon man was charged… December 19, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating John Rodney Wombdiska. Wombdiska is wanted for Break & Enter with Intent, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Disguise with Intent, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and Failing to Attend Court. DO NOT APPROACH if you see John… December 18, 2018

Federal, provincial and municipal leaders have formed a task force to address and respond to the rapid increase in the distribution and use of methamphetamine and other substances. The creation of the Illicit Drug Task Force was announced today by Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman and Robert-Falcon Ouellette,… December 18, 2018