The sixth installment of the IG Wealth Management Bobcat BIRT Cup reached a new milestone. The alumni/charity event raised a record $84,000 on Friday, July 7 at Wheat City Golf Course. The proceeds go towards Bobcat student-athletes; Baldur Baseball Association (diamond upgrades); Carberry Royals Baseball Team (diamond upgrades); CNIB (guide dogs for the blind or partially sighted); Melita Golf Course (course upgrades); Westman Youth Football Association (Boyd Stadium upgrades) and Westman VOLT Hockey (assisting youth with disabilities). This summer's charity best-ball spectacle featured a double shotgun start with a whopping 284 golfers taking part. The foursome of Matt DeGagne, Drew Jones, Chris Sitko and Keith Van Walleghem captured the championship after shooting 18-under par. BIRT is short for basics, intensity, respect and team. Brandon University Sports Wall of Famer, the late Neil Andrews came up with the acronym when he was Scott Hlady's baseball coach. Hlady is a former Bobcat hockey player and founded the BIRT Cup. He ran the tournament independently for a decade before handing it over to his alma mater. Over $340,000 has been raised for various community causes since the Bobcats took over the prestigious BIRT Cup in 2018. Mulligan Sales, presented by McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Vegas Golden Knights' William Karlsson signed jersey + McMunn & Yates $250 gift card. WINNER: PJ Crane Team Canada Mark Scheifele signed jersey + McMunn & Yates $250 gift card. WINNER: Brad McConnell Raffle Ticket Prizes, presented by Meighen Haddad 2 tickets to Winnipeg Jets' 2023-24 regular season home game + Radisson Winnipeg Hotel Stay. WINNER: Patrick Pulak 4 rounds at Lakeview Hecla Golf Course + Winnipeg Victoria Inn Hotel Stay + Assiniboia Downs (4 x $50 gift cards). WINNER: Richard Shadlock New York Islanders Ryan Pulock signed jersey + 2 x $25 gift cards at Sporty's + 2 complimentary green fees at Clear Lake Golf Course (valid Monday-Thursday only). WINNER: Geoff Kroeker Vegas Golden Knights Logan Thompson signed jersey + $250 Canadian Tire gift card. WINNER: Jeremy Matuszewski Online/LIVE Auction, sponsored by Taylor Auctions. Team Canada Connor Bedard signed jersey. WINNER: Carberry Sandhills Electric San Francisco 49ers Joe Montana signed jersey + NFL game ball. WINNER: Anonymous LA Kings Drew Doughty signed jersey. WINNER: Dakota Scheirlinck Toronto Maple Leafs jersey signed by 41 alumni members, including Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler: WINNER: Carberry Sandhills Electric Montreal Canadiens Joel Edmundson signed jersey. WINNER: Riley Phillips Traditional Silent Auction Prizes with Scotiabank matching sales up to $2,000: McPhail Travel $250 travel voucher + WestJet roundtrip flight for two + 2 tickets to Vegas Golden Knights' 2023-24 regular season home game + 2 x $50 VISA gift cards. WINNER: Rob Fowler 2 rounds at Clear Lake Golf Course (valid Monday-Thursday only) + 1 night stay at Elkhorn Resort + 2 x $50 gift cards to Nine Restaurant and Lounge + 2 x $25 gift cards at Sporty's. WINNER: Jayla Calder Matt Dunstone framed signed Brier jersey + 2 championship weekend passes to 2024 Brier in Regina + three-night stay at The Atlas Hotel + 2 x $50 VISA gift cards. WINNER: Skinny Winnipeg Goldeyes Game Suite (21 tickets) + autographed baseball by Toronto Blue Jays' pitcher Nate Pearson. WINNER: Dave Morningstar Winnipeg Blue Bombers Zach Collaros signed jersey + 4 Blue Bomber game tickets w/ sideline passes + Best Western Pembina Hotel Stay x 2. WINNER: Jeff Albert Calgary Flames Jonathan Huberdeau signed jersey. WINNER: Brad McConnell Online 50-50, presented by Sunrise Credit Union. EARLY BIRD WINNER: M S Martel Ticket # C-1925 for the Kerri Einarson Team Canada curling signed jersey + Maple Leaf Foods 1-year supply of bacon (52 packages) GRAND PRIZE WINNER: PJ Crane Guardian Fencing Putting Green Contest Wheat City Golf Course bag: WINNER: Bryce Scott Westoba Credit Union Prize Package + 4 rounds of golf at Souris: WINNER: Rick 'The Hammer' Thomson Various FREE contests on the course: Hole 1 Longest Putt – 2 rounds at Carman Golf Club + Syl's Drive Inn gift cards (2 x $20) + TSN his and hers golf clothing. WINNER: Scott Hlady Hole 3 - Closest to the Pin – Pratt's Prize Package. WINNER: Brett Nohr Scotiabank Shootout at Hole 4 - Winnipeg Jets' Josh Morrissey autographed framed photo + Brandon Wheat Kings' SpongeBob Jersey + Zakhar Polshakov signed stick + Landmark Cinemas movie passes and medium popcorn x 2. WINNER: Cal Vanderschuit Hole 6 Closest to the Pin - Maple Leaf Foods 1-year supply of bacon (52 packages). WINNER: Harry Balzonya Football Accuracy Challenge at Hole 8 for $75 gift card + cooler from Heritage Coop + Green Bay Packers' 2022 Collector Series Football. WINNER: Jeff Chubaty Hole 8 - Men's Longest Drive - Titleist Golf Bag + 4 travel mugs courtesy Crane Steel + 4 rounds of golf at Souris. WINNER: Scott Hlady Hole 10 Closest to the vintage Bobcat jersey - Swiss Chalet 1/4 Chicken Dinner for a Year. WINNER: Cory Lawson Hole 11 Closest to the Pin – Portable 8" Karaoke Speaker from Extreme Electronics + Original Joe's 4 x $25 gift cards. WINNER: Craig Malaschuk Hole 13 Closest to the Pin - $CASH PRIZE$ sponsored by Waves Leisure. WINNER: Brian Barnes Hole 15 - Westman Lumber PLINKO (chance to win 1 of 8 prizes): WINNERS: Paul Bacabanski, John Downie, Dave Stasica, Josh Price, Tanya LaBuick, Earl Roberts, Scott Kozoroski and Gillian Leech. Hole 15 Longest Putt - Supplement King $200 gift card + The Chilli Chutney 4 x $25 gift cards. WINNER: Dave Burman Basketball Shootout between Hole 15 green and Hole 16 tee box for Winnipeg Sea Bears' game tickets + Radisson Winnipeg Hotel Stay. WINNER: Devin Moore Hole 16 Ladies Longest Drive – 4 bottles of wine, courtesy Century 21 + Brandon Florist $50 gift certificate: WINNER: Mary Thomson Hole 18 Closest to the vintage Bobcat jersey - Portable electric BBQ courtesy Extreme Electronics + The Chilli Chutney 4 x $25 gift cards. WINNER: Tyson Stelter

At 5:17 am, a report of a possible break and enter was received stating that a male had just broken into a garage in the 700 block of 13th St. The 38 year old male suspect was arrested in the area and was charged with Break and Enter and was held for court.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: BRYCE CAMPBEL FOR Assault, Discharge a Firearm & Uttering Threats. On June 24th, 2023, a warrant of arrest was issued for Bryce CAMPBELL as he assaulted a female and endangered her life by discharging a firearm at her. Additionally, CAMPBELL uttered threats to cause death or serious bodily harm.  A warrant of arrest has been issued for Bryce CAMPBELL as his whereabouts are unknown at this time. CRIME OF THE WEEK for July 7th, 2023 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000. On June 23rd, 2023, a female was captured on video surveillance walking up to the front door of a residence in the 100 block of 12th Street East. The female proceeded to open the letter box and steal a parcel from inside. The female concealed the package in the front of her hoodie, entered her car and drove away. The video surveillance is attached to this report. ************************************************************************ 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.

Now that Mayor Jeff Fawcett and Brandon City Council have successfully secured funding from the province and the federal government, the City is taking the next step in upgrading and expanding its water treatment facility — so safe, clean water will keep flowing through Brandon families’ taps for years to come. On July 17, City Administration will table a new proposal for City Council to secure $15 million in borrowing, which will unlock the most recent $15 million in matching funds announced by the Government of Manitoba. “For generations, Brandon families have been able to count on clean, safe drinking water at home,” said Fawcett. “We owe it to ourselves and our children to keep that guarantee — when your kids turn on the taps to brush their teeth, or you fill your water bottle, you can be sure the water is clean, safe, and healthy. “Upgrading our water treatment facility is necessary to meet provincial standards, so we can’t and won’t let this important project wait — our families’ health is too precious. And this new step of contributing an additional $15 million to unlock those matching funds from the province is an easy decision because we do not intend to leave provincial money on the table, and we do intend to keep this project on track.” City Hall and City Council have worked effectively with federal and provincial governments to secure financial commitments, keeping Brandon’s share of the price tag down to about a third of the total cost of the new facility. “I want to thank the Government of Canada and Government of Manitoba for coming to the table, listening to Brandon’s needs, and ultimately coming through with the funding we need,” said Fawcett. “We’re taking this big step forward so we can get shovels in the ground, and protect our families’ clean, safe drinking water now, and for years to come.”

On July 1, 2023, shortly before 7:00 am, police attended to a residence in the 600 block of 10th street to check for an individual who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant. While at the residence, police learned of unwanted/unauthorized individuals inside, and received a request to assist in removing them. While inside the home, police observed ammunition in plain view, which prompted them to obtain a warrant to further search the home. Members of BPS Major Crimes Section and Organized Crime Section assisted with the search warrant.  Located and seized were: Canadian currency Approximately 7 grams of suspected Cocaine Approximately 8 1/2 g of suspected fentanyl A dismantled New England 30-06 rifle 30-06 rifle ammunition Compound Bow and Arrows Bolt-action rifle Bolt-action rifle with the stock cut down Mortar Shell with firing tube, and a shell loaded into the tube Marksman repeater .177 Cal BB gun Various firearm parts Ruger .22 caliber rifle with barrel and stock cut down and a .22 caliber round loose in the chamber Armament airsoft Pistol A toolbox with equipment to strip and clean firearms A stolen Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun An SKS style airsoft rifle On July 1, 2023, a 20-year-old female, a 22-year-old female, and a 40-year-old male suspect were arrested from the home and lodged at Brandon Police Service.  They appeared in court and faced a variety of weapons charges including Possession of Explosives for Unlawful Purpose, Trafficking Cocaine and Fentanyl and Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon. On July 5, 2023, shortly before 2:00 am, police conducted a vehicle stop in the 2500 block of Victoria Ave.  One of the passengers of the vehicle was known to police to be wanted in connection to the above noted search warrant.  The 34-year-old male was arrested and the vehicle subsequently searched.  Police then located a loaded .22 caliber sawed off S/A rifle, and a machete.  The male was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on numerous weapons charges including Possess Weapon Dangerous, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle, Careless Storage of Firearm, Possess Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition, and several charges for breaching court ordered conditions.