City of Brandon Development Services section is advising all developers, property owners, and residents of Brandon that the Province of Manitoba will be adopting and enforcing the 2020 editions of the national model construction codes effective January 1, 2024. Permits issued after January 1, 2024 will be required to adhere to the new standards. The updated construction codes include the Building, Plumbing, Energy, and Fire Code regulations. By adopting and enforcing the new 2020 code, the Province of Manitoba honours its commitments to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement by harmonizing the adoption of national codes. Plans are underway by the City of Brandon to provide guidance on the upcoming changes. We encourage all interested parties to subscribe to the Development Services Email Updates for more information as it becomes available. For further information about changes to the new provincial codes, please contact Development Services at 204-729-2110 or  planning@brandon.ca. For more information about the provincial or national codes, please visit gov.mb.ca or nrc.canada.ca.

Late Sunday night Brandon emergency crews were called to the 800 block of Assiniboine Avenue for a fire. A motorhome was well involved with fire upon arrival of fire crews, as well as the neighbouring building that is home to Assiniboine Collision & Glass. Fire from the motorhome made its way into the roof of the business which appeared to cause a partial collapse of the roof structure. Firefighters made a hole in the roof and began dousing the flames that were underneath the metal roofing. No reports of injuries so far, and no word on what caused the fire.

A 24 year old resident of Brandon Has been charged with 2 counts of Possession of a Weapon, Assault Police with a Weapon, Resist Arrest as well as two counts of Failing to Comply with a Probation Order.  The Accused was in the 300 block of 9th Street armed with a large knife and brass knuckles.  He refused to drop the weapons and made aggressive movements toward police forcing officers to deploy a conducted energy weapon (Taser) on the male.  After two deployments the male was disarmed and taken into custody.  He has been held in custody to appear in court.

Manitoba Special Olympics BBQ will be happening Saturday August 19th from 12pm - 4pm at the Discovery Centre.   Below is the information about the event's 10 year history. Heather and Murray Manuliak, along side myself started this fundraiser for Special Olympics Manitoba 10 yrs ago pre covid (13 including) as my 3 older sons are athletes and my father participates in the world's largest truck ride out of Winnipeg for the past 10 yrs. To date we have raised a little over $50,000 to help athletes in Manitoba have little to no cost for programs offered to them. myself, I am a 10 pin bowling coach along side with Arlene and Keith taggart who will be there with us helping us out as they have the past 6+ years. Some programs we have are 5 &10 pin bowling, bocce ball, golf, baseball, curling, floor hockey, soccer, snow shoeing, swimming, just to name a few. We do fundraising here in Westman to help raise awareness to those parents who do not know Brandon has a chapter of Special Olympics for those with intellectual disabilities. The last 10 years I have seen my 3 boys flourish in the community as a person and a member of the community in school and at home. they used to be very quiet and reserved, now they are out going and feel like they belong. We started out at the Capitol theatre selling just hotdogs and drinks over the years we have expanded to include the road rebels car club, kids zone (bouncy castles, face painting, games) police and fire will be there when they get a chance to show up (due to emergency they will come when possible) we have the Batchery ice cream truck with us, silent auction, 50/50 tickets, a few food items to choose from. pulled pork, burgers, smokies. we also have an awesome fridge that was wrapped for a bid item. highest bid takes the fridge. and trophies for 8 categories for the car show, new this year with the car show is learn your vehicle . a few displays and demos of certain basics for owning a vehicle. Katrina Manuliak Facebook page for more information https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068104775023

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Tristen ELLIOTT FOR Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon. On November 17, 2022, Tristen ELLIOT was arrested and charged for Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a controlled substance and possession of property obtained by crime. ELLIOT has failed to attend court and his whereabouts are unknown at this time, please contact Brandon crime stoppers with any information. ***************** If you have any information as to the whereabouts of this person or anyone else “Wanted by Police” you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637).  Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display.  Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous.  Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime. ***************** The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000.  On August 9th, 2023, 2 unknown males were captured on video surveillance attending a business in the 500 block of 18th street North. The 2 males stole a 32 ton black diamond log splitter and drove off in a white ford f150 with a side step. If you have information about this or any other crime you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637).  Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display.  Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous.  Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.