The City of Brandon is working in coordination with the Province of Manitoba and their partners to provide updates regarding 18th Street Reconstruction Project.  18th Street Reconstruction Alert Starting tomorrow, September 18th, Zenith Paving Ltd. will begin milling and placing new asphalt on 18th Street from Aberdeen Ave to Rosser Ave. The project will be completed in stages. Expect minor concrete repairs, asphalt milling, and paving.   Stage 1 – Rosser Ave to Louise Ave Southbound Stage 2 – Louise Ave to McTavish Ave Southbound Stage 3 – McTavish Ave to Park Ave Southbound Stage 4 – Park Ave to McTavish Ave Northbound Stage 5 – McTavish Ave to Louise Ave Northbound Stage 6 – Louise Ave to Rosser Ave Northbound Stage 7 – Park Ave to Queens Ave Southbound Stage 8 – Queens Ave to Park Ave Northbound Stage 9 – Queens Ave to Aberdeen Ave Southbound Stage 10 – Aberdeen Ave to Queens Ave Northbound Key Notes: Work will progress from Rosser Ave to Queens Ave, both southbound and northbound in sections. Please drive safely and avoid the area if possible.  It is especially important to keep children and pets away from construction areas. Business access will be maintained, but driveway access may be restricted at times. Please reach out to specific businesses for more information.

On Saturday, September 14th an employee from the 1500 block of 18th Street reported a female who came into their store, took an “armful” of various items and left in a taxi. On Sunday, September 15th the suspect was located by police walking out of a building in the 100 block of 10th Street. A search upon arrest resulted in finding a knife and an imitation Glock handgun from the suspect’s purse. The surveillance obtained and items recovered revealed thefts from four Brandon stores with quantities of $1600 from store 1 and $1000 from store 2 which were recovered. The suspect was also identified as responsible for $1000 of items stolen from store 3 and approximately $800 stolen from store 4 – of which these items were not recovered. The 34-year-old female was arrested then later released on an Undertaking with a court date of November 6th, 2024.

On September 13th at 12:30AM police conducted a stop in front of a business in the 1200 block of Princess Avenue with a male who appeared to be disrobing after buying goods. He was belligerent and uncooperative. He was arrested and held in detention cells and will be released once sober with an Appearance Notice for court on November 18th, 2024. Charged with Resisting Arrest and ticketed for Disorderly Conduct at Licensed Premises and Unlawful Transportation of Liquor in a Vehicle.

Brandon residents and visitors will soon be able to enjoy a fresh sushi experience, as Sushi Sama, a popular sushi chain, is set to open a new location inside the Shoppers Mall in the fall of 2024. Known for its high-quality ingredients, delicious flavors, and affordable prices, Sushi Sama has built a reputation for offering a wide range of sushi rolls, sashimi, and Japanese-inspired dishes that appeal to both sushi enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Sushi Sama offers an extensive menu, including classics such as California rolls, salmon nigiri, tempura shrimp, and more creative options like specialty rolls and vegetarian choices. Alongside sushi, customers can expect to find Japanese staples such as miso soup, gyoza, and seaweed salad. With Brandon’s growing demand for diverse dining options, Sushi Sama’s arrival is highly anticipated, providing an exciting addition to the food scene in the Shoppers Mall. The new restaurant is expected to attract a wide range of customers, including families, students, and professionals looking for a convenient and healthy meal. No official word on an opening date yet, please check/follow the Shoppers Mall Facebook page for future updates.

On September 10th at 1:08PM police conducted a traffic stop on a taxi in the 800 block of 10th Street. The two passengers, males aged 19 and 22, were not wearing their seatbelts and had open liquor in the vehicle. A search resulted in finding a large knife. Both males were arrested for Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and issued tickets for the seatbelt and open liquor offences. The 19-year-old was also on a Release Order not to possess weapons and had a reside clause that he was breaching. The 19-year-old was held in detention cells for court in the morning on September 11th, 2024. The 22-year-old to be released once sober with a court date of October 31st, 2024.