🚓 Police Close Delvenne Investigation
Brandon police have concluded their investigation into the death of Cassity Delvenne, saying there is no evidence of foul play. The case drew community attention after Delvenne died about a week after an arrest in June that involved the use of force.
🏗️ Former Brandon Inn Site Poised for Redevelopment
The long-vacant former Brandon Inn property could soon be transformed into an 80-unit mixed-use housing development. Permits are expected before year-end.
🏠 Housing Market Returning to Normal
Brandon’s housing market is becoming more balanced after several years of intense demand. Realtor Brady Hardy says seasonal buying patterns have returned, with average home prices now sitting at $354,000.
🚨 Shed Break-In Prompts Warning
Police are reminding residents to secure their sheds after thieves stole three Trek bicycles and yard equipment from a property on 41st Street.
🚗 Brand-New Pickup Stolen
Brandon police are investigating the theft of a blue 2027 Dodge Ram taken during an overnight break-in at a Victoria Avenue dealership.
🌺 Poppy Fund Theft Leads to Arrest
Police say about $1,000 was stolen from a poppy donation box before a 46-year-old suspect was arrested nearby.
🇨🇦 Remembrance Day Ceremony Wednesday
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 3 ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Brandon’s Keystone Centre, featuring traditional tributes and wreath-laying ceremonies.
🎖️ Canada’s Veteran Population Shrinks
Veterans Affairs Canada estimates 4,306 Second World War and Korean War veterans remain alive, down more than 1,300 from last Remembrance Day.
🌉 Highway 5 Bridge Replacement Moves Ahead
The province is seeking bids to replace the Highway 5 bridge near Glenboro, including flood-mitigation upgrades aimed at reducing future closures.
🔧 Free Oil Changes for Veterans
Mr. Lube + Tires is offering complimentary oil changes November 10 and 11 for veterans, military members and civilian defense personnel with valid military ID.
🎓 International Enrolment Shows Mixed Results
Brandon University reports a seven per cent increase in first-time international students, although total international enrolment remains down compared to last year.
🏥 PCs Pitch Addictions Recovery Campus
The Progressive Conservatives say they would convert the former Manitoba Developmental Centre in Portage la Prairie into a province-wide addictions treatment and recovery campus.
⚖️ Lawsuit Alleges Abuse in Care
A Manitoba man has filed a lawsuit alleging he was sexually abused while in both a residential school and a youth detention facility, claiming governments failed to protect him.
🌾 Grain Farmers Welcome Budget Measures
Grain Growers of Canada say federal budget tax changes will help farmers invest and plan succession, but challenges including input costs, transportation issues and fertilizer tariffs remain.
