Just as the five-week long strike for liquor workers ends, another begins, with MGEU members working at MPI on the picket lines for fairness. “Our members at MPI have told us that their priority is to negotiate wage increases that help all members keep up with the soaring cost of living,” said MGEU President Kyle Ross, who added that the latest employer offer of 2 per cent per year falls far short of inflation and far short of what the Premier and cabinet ministers are taking for themselves. “We are disappointed that the government and the Corporation have once again made aggressive, misleading and disingenuous statements about the current offer before our members. Their claim that they have offered “up to 17%” grossly inflates their actual offer by including non-wage items, one-time payments and other increases that flow only to some members.” The reality of the offer is that it would provide about half of all MPI members with wage increases of just 2 per cent per year. Ross said that if a four-year 17 per cent wage increase was actually on the table for ALL MEMBERS, the bargaining committee would have already taken it out for a vote by the membership. The Committee told the employer they were committed to getting back to the table over the weekend. Instead, the Premier refused to lift her restrictive wage freeze mandate and give MPI the ability to bargain with workers. “Everyone knows Premier Stefanson can avert this strike by lifting her 2 per cent wage mandate, just like she did for liquor workers,” said Ross. Since a deal was not reached over the weekend, a FULL WALKOUT STRIKE of all 1,700 workers began at 7:30 am Monday, August 28 and will continue until further notice. Source: (https://www.mgeu.ca/news-and-resources/the-latest/news)

On August 27, 2023, at 1:34 pm, police happened across an individual laying in the 900 block of Pacific Ave.  At approximately the same time, a 911 call was received reporting a possible stabbing in the same area.  The 46-year-old male victim that police had located was suffering from injuries consistent with a stabbing.  He was transported to the hospital via ambulance where he later succumbed to his injuries. Members of BPS Major Crime Section and Forensic Identification Unit attended to the scene where the victim was located to conduct an investigation into the homicide.  The investigation continues. Anyone with information regarding this Murder is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact.

On August 20th a male damaged a VLT in a downtown hotel.  Video surveillance was obtained and the male was identified.  The 29 year old male was arrested on August 26th for Mischief Under $5,000 and released with an Undertaking.  He is to appear in court on November 2nd.

At 3:35 AM this morning, members were travelling westbound in the 700 block Princess Avenue when a white SUV turned onto the avenue and began travelling in the wrong direction, towards Police.  The SUV had a tire missing and was travelling on a rim. Police activated emergency equipment, but the SUV continued to drive, ultimately ending up in the ditch near 1st Street and PTH 110 intersection.  The 34 year-old female driver refused to exit the vehicle, showed signs of impairment, and provided a false name to Police.  The owner of the vehicle was contacted and confirmed that it had indeed been stolen just prior.  As a result, the accused is facing numerous charges, including: public mischief, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, driving while prohibited, and possession of property obtained by crime.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Madison YOUNG FOR Breach of Release Order. On August 12th, 2023, YOUNG breached her release order by not residing at the address directed by the courts. Young’s whereabouts are unknown at this time, please contact Brandon crime stoppers with any information. ***************** The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000.  On July 13th, 2023, an unknown male was captured on video surveillance entering a business located in the 1600 block of 18th Street. The male walked past the business checkout and exited with merchandise he stole. ***************** 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.