The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Derek FLETT FOR Fail to Comply with Release Order X3.  Derek FLETT is bound by a release order and breached several of his conditions including not residing at a specific Brandon address. Derek FLETT’s 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 October 13th, 2023, two males stole a Black Snowbear utility trailer bearing MB license 960BW from the parking lot of a business located in the 200 block of 6th Street. Victoria Ave. The suspects were captured on surveillance that is attached to this release.

The Manitoba government is supporting select shelters across Manitoba to operate 24-7 and provide all-day and all-night support as winter sets in, Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith announced today. “As someone with lived experience, I know how important it is to keep people warm and sheltered from the frigid prairie temperatures,” said Smith. “Providing vital daytime drop-in options is part of the essential wraparound supports being offered to assist more Manitobans as they transition from homelessness.” The minister noted the Department of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness is responding to a critical shelter service gap that was identified through consultations and program reviews of provincially funded emergency shelters, casework and transitional housing services. “Ensuring community members are safely sheltered throughout the winter months supports Manitobans who are trying to transition to a more stable housing situation, which is the primary goal,” said Smith. The minister added providing daytime drop-in options is vital to ensure fewer Manitobans will suffer from exposure to extreme weather conditions. Smith noted this would offer a safe, supportive place for people to connect with wraparound services and visit with friends, and would lead to safer communities. “While we all know that overnight is a time where we need everyone to be safe, it is during the day that we can have the biggest impact on helping someone transform their lives,” said Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, CEO, Siloam Mission. “This is where we can have meaningful housing conversations, connect people with employment and income assistance, access medical care and more. It is during the day that we solve homelessness. A good night’s rest is only a first step.” The one-year pilot project that began in October with a $2.6-million funding commitment will allow the following agencies to operate as 24-7 service hubs through March 31, 2024: Siloam Mission in Winnipeg, receiving $600,000 for daytime shelter operations; Main Street Project in Winnipeg, receiving $600,000 for daytime shelter operations; Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation in Brandon, receiving $350,000 for the Blue Door Drop-in Centre for daytime shelter operations; Oscar’s Place in The Pas, receiving $250,000 for daytime shelter operations; and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak in Thompson, receiving $350,000 for daytime operations. Additionally, the minister noted $450,000 is allocated for a new Swan River Drop-in Centre, slated to open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday as the first provincially funded service in the region meant to serve people experiencing homelessness.

The new southbound bridge structure of the Daly Overpass is set to open to traffic today, November 2, 2023. From November 2 – 7, 2023: The new southbound structures will open to traffic. There will be intermittent closures of portions of the new southbound lanes to complete the paving operations and associated works There will be also intermittent closures of portions of the two northbound lanes to complete paving operations and associated works There will be intermittent closures of portions of both the new southbound and northbound lanes to complete the paving operations and associated work Fred Brown Way from 18th Street N to 19th Street N will re-open during this period The west leg of Pacific Avenue will re-open to traffic, including business access There will be intermittent closures of Stickney Avenue and the Pacific Avenue under-bridge loop to accommodate existing bridge demolition and associated work Access to businesses and residences will continue to be maintained at all times “The City of Brandon is very excited to see all lanes open on the Daly Overpass,” notes Mayor Jeff Fawcett. “The Daly Overpass is a critical component to all who travel in and through Brandon. We are very grateful for the work that the Province of Manitoba has undertaken along with everyone who worked countless hours to see this project be such a success.” Project updates are available at gov.mb.ca/mti/wms/structures/daly_overpass.

MGEU members (Locals 62 - 68) from Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) have voted overwhelmingly to accept the tentative agreement reached on Tuesday, October 31 – putting an end to a province-wide strike that began on August 28. The new collective agreement will provide all MPI members with wage increases of at least 13% over 4 years (September 27, 2022 - September 26, 2026). "It’s been a tough round of bargaining and strike action stretching from summer into fall," said MGEU President, Kyle Ross. "But our members stood their ground to achieve the fairness they deserved all along.” Details of the wage increases in the new agreement are as follows: 2022 - 3% 2023 - 3% 2024 - 3.4% (2.9% General Wage Increase, plus 0.5% Retention Adjustment increase) 2025 - 3.6% (2.8% General Wage Increase, plus 0.8% Retention Adjustment increase) Other highlights of the agreement include: 63% of members will receive an additional 3.5% wage increase over the life of the agreement from a new maximum increment step for each pay grade. A one-time, lump sum signing bonus of $1,800 per full time employee. (pro-rated for part-time employees) Members will receive two weeks Recognition Pay to acknowledge the more than three weeks of the strike during which no negotiations were possible as a result of the government transition process. The no-layoff Memorandum of Agreement has also been renewed. "Our members are keen to get back to work helping Manitobans,” Ross added. “We ask the public to have patience with members as they work to ramp-up services.” MGEU and MPI are working to finalize a return-to-work agreement that aims to have members back on the job by Friday morning. “I couldn’t be prouder of our members for the tremendous resilience and solidarity they demonstrated over the past 9 and a half weeks,” Ross said. “And I want to extend particular thanks and congratulations to the bargaining committee for their hard work and commitment in achieving this new agreement." Source: MGEU News

On October 30, 2023, at approximately 11:30 pm, police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1800 block of Middleton Avenue. The 30-year-old male suspect was found to be in possession of keys belonging to a vehicle parked in the area which had been reported stolen out of Winnipeg. He was arrested and lodged a Brandon Police Service to appear in court today on a charge of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.