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Brandon, MB – In response to the Province of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services Plan announced earlier this week, the City of Brandon’s Emergency Response Control Group is preparing for the following actions to be undertaken at outdoor recreation facilities, beginning the week of Monday, May 4th. Ø  The process of re-opening City-maintained playground structures will… April 30, 2020

Westman Immigrant Services (WIS) is pleased to announce that as of April 1, 2020, it is responsible for delivering settlement and English language programming to a number of communities throughout the region of southwestern Manitoba. The organization’s federal funding partner, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), outlined plans to streamline the delivery of services to… April 30, 2020

On Wednesday April 29th Brandon Firefighter/Paramedics responded to the 400 block of 12th St. in Brandon for reports of an attic fire. Heavy smoke was visible throughout the neighbourhood upon arrival of fire crews. Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the attic/top story of the multi-story house. Firefighter/Paramedics went to work pulling hand-lines,… April 30, 2020

Brandon Police Service members were seen taking cover with their rifles in the 300 block of 15th St. on Tuesday night. Police could be heard over a loudspeaker telling someone to "exit the house with your hands up", and that the police "are not going away until you come out". According to Brandon Police's Twitter,… April 29, 2020

Brandon Neighbourhood Renewals Creation Nation Makerspace project is happy to provide support to essential workers during the Covid 19 pandemic. Using makerspace 3D printers, laser cutter, maker expertise and initial support from Summus Security and The Cooperators we have created lab-tested face shields. The Creation Nation Makerspace project opened up about a year ago and… April 27, 2020