Source:  Brandon Police Media Release Stolen Vehicle A 15-year old male youth is wanted in connection with the theft of a vehicle in the 400 block of 15th Street. An individual contacted Police at 6:13 am saying his 2009 red GMC Acadia (license plate: HBY 103) had been stolen from in front of his residence. Thirty-six minutes later Police also received a report of the same vehicle being involved in a gas and dash from a service station in the 1800-block of Middleton Avenue. Police were able to view video surveillance, at the gas station, and identify the teen as a result. In addition to theft of a vehicle, the youth is also wanted for theft of gas.   Attempted Purse Snatching Brandon Police are looking for three female youths, who attempted to grab a woman's purse, in an incident in the 800 block of Rosser Ave. Police say an officer noticed the females running from a business at approximately 4:34 pm on Wednesday afternoon. The suspects were described as Caucasian in appearance and about 15 years of age. They were wearing bright colored pants and one female had short brown hair. The suspects were unsuccessful in their theft attempt and have not been located. The victim was not injured.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

The Dakota Nation Winterfest gets underway today inside the Keystone Centre for what organizers are calling the largest event in it's history. Billed as “the largest Indigenous sport and cultural event of its kind all under one roof” the 3-day event will bring participants from all over Canada and the United States. Hockey Coordinator, Pierre McKay tells bdnmb.ca that this year they have a record high 77 teams participating in 10 divisions, including teams from Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Alberta. In total Pierre said that 134 games will be played over the 3-days. Other events scheduled throughout the weekend include a volleyball tournament, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, strongman competition, talent show, monster bingo and a Pow Wow. Former Calgary Flame great, Thereon Fleury will be on-hand Friday evening for a special speaking engagement starting at 6:30 inside the Amphitheater.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release The Brandon Police Service is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect in a Robbery that occurred on January 12th 2017. At 4:30pm on January 12th 2017, officers attended to an alarm at a Brandon business in the 1600 block of Princess Avenue. A male suspect entered the store with his face covered and had a large knife in his pocket. The suspect demanded and was given a quantity of cash. The suspect fled the store prior to police arrival. The suspect described as a tall male, aboriginal in appearance, wearing a grey winter jacket, grey hooded sweater, black pants and a black and white scarf. A photo from the surveillance camera is attached showing the suspect that committed this offence. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Brandon Police Service or Crime Stoppers.   Photo: Brandon Police Service     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Give a Valen-Tile and Support the Heart & Stroke Foundation Brandon, Manitoba – January 23, 2017 – This Valentine’s show how much you Live to Give, Love to Get by buying valen-tiles for your friends and family for $5 each and adding them to the mosaic near Guest Services at Shoppers Mall (1570-18th Street) in support of the Heart & Stroke Foundation. A maximum of 5 valen-tiles can be purchased per shopper and are available at Guest Services from Monday, January 30 through Tuesday, February 14. Visit www.shoppersmallbrandon.com for more information. “Shoppers can choose from a variety of colours of valen-tiles and write special messages on them if they would like to,” states Candace McKenzie, Marketing Director, Shoppers Mall. “It’s a great way to show your friends and family you care while supporting the Heart & Stroke Foundation.”   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});     From Monday, January 30 through Tuesday, February 14, customers are encouraged to visit Guest Services to purchase a valen-tile for $5 and add it to the mosaic near Guest Services. As there are only 200 valen-tiles available, shoppers are limited to purchasing a maximum of five valen-tiles. All the money collected from the sale of valen-tiles will be donated to the Heart & Stroke Foundation once the campaign is complete. In exchange for buying a valen-tile, shoppers will receive a $5 Shoppers Mall gift card and a chance to win 1 of 6, $200 gift cards from either Charm Diamond Centres, Michael Hill or Reesor’s Jewellery. The Shoppers Mall gift card can be used at our over 90 stores and services, except for Tim Hortons and Scotiabank. The draw for the jewellery store gift cards will be made on February 15 and winners will be contacted by phone. ABOUT SHOPPERS MALL: Shoppers Mall is a 367,000-square-foot dominant enclosed regional shopping centre located in Brandon, Manitoba. The Mall features more than 90 retailers offering a merchandise mix of retail, services, entertainment and restaurants. Visit www.shoppersmallbrandon.com. ABOUT MORGUARD: Morguard Corporation (TSX: MRC) is a major North American real estate and property management company. It has extensive retail, office, industrial, multi–suite residential, and hotel holdings owned directly, or through its investment in Morguard REIT (TSX: MRT.UN) and Morguard North American Residential REIT (TSX: MRG.UN). Morguard also provides real estate management services to institutional and other investors. Morguard's total assets owned and under management is valued at $19.9 billion. Visit www.morguard.com.     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});         (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

A Brandon youth has been arrested after he threatened his parents with a loaded .22 calibre rifle in an incident in Brandon on Saturday evening. Police say they responded to a report of an assault with a weapon, in the south end of Brandon, where it was also determined that the youth had also used the rifle in an attempt to choke his parents during the assault. He was charged with a variety of offenses including Point a Firearm x 2, Utter Threats, Assault with a Weapon x 2, Breach of Court Order, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Overcoming Resistance to commit an indictable offence x 2. The suspect was detained overnight at the Brandon Correctional Centre with a remand hearing set for the following morning.     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});