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BPS recovered some of the guns stolen during a break-in this week
Break, Enter and Theft - UPDATE 4 Guns located Original release from May 2, 2023: On May 1, 2023, Brandon police responded to the 800 block of 2nd Street for report of a break and enter to a residence...
May 03, 2023
A Brandon woman was allegedly assaulted after finding a man sleeping in her shed - BPS
On May 1, 2023, Brandon police received a report of an assault. Police say the male suspect had been located by the victim sleeping in her shed. When she woke him up, he allegedly chased her into...
May 02, 2023
MB government investing to expand mental health services for children and youth
The Manitoba government has announced in a media release today that it's investing almost $3 million in new and ongoing funding in mental health service improvements for children and youth across the ...
May 02, 2023
Portage la Prairie RCMP investigating scam that saw grandmother lose cash
On April 28, 2023, at approximately 6:30 pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report that an 87-year-old female had been scammed out of more than $7,200. Officers attended the victim's residence and...
May 02, 2023
Demolition Derby cancelled for second year at Manitoba Summer Fair
The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba has made the difficult decision to cancel this year's Demolition Derby at the Manitoba Summer Fair. The Derby, which has been a staple at the Fair for ...
May 02, 2023
Annual spring street sweeping program underway in Brandon
City of Brandon's Streets and Roads Section has kicked off the annual spring street sweeping program to clean streets and boulevards of winter debris. Streets and Roads crews have begun sweeping...
May 02, 2023
Fusion Credit Union is bringing back 'Community Infusion' for a third straight year
In a media release, Fusion Credit Union says its "Community Infusion" business idea competition "infuses economic growth and prosperity into our local communities. Past winners of ...
May 01, 2023
Gerald Cathcart is Brandon's new Director of Economic Development
After a nation-wide search, the City of Brandon has found their next Director of Economic Development close to home. Gerald Cathcart has been selected to lead Brandon's Economic Development Department...
May 01, 2023
City of Brandon spring 'Pothole Patrol' program now underway
With the onset of spring weather, City of Brandon Streets & Roads Section has turned their attention to patching the potholes popping up on City streets with a temporary winter asphalt and tar mix...
May 01, 2023
Province investing in enhanced bail, community supervision and electronic monitoring programs
The Manitoba government is enhancing programs for supervision and services to support bail and community-based sentences, while also launching a new electronic monitoring program for high-risk offende...
May 01, 2023
