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Brandon Police Service Media Release - Sept 12th
Theft Under $5000 On September 11th the Brandon Police Service (BPS) had a 51-year-old female turn herself in knowing she was wanted for an outstanding Theft Under $5000 charge. The incident occurred on September 5th from a business in the 1000 block of Richmond Avenue. The female was released via Undertaking with a co...
Sep 12, 2025

News Headlines - Friday, September 12th
Expanding Manitoba's Port of Churchill was not on the list of major 'nation building' projects Ottawa wants to fast-track. The government says it's still interested, but the plan needs more development. Among the $60-billion in new initiatives announced Thursday are expanding the Port of Montreal, doubling LNG producti...
Sep 12, 2025

Seven people to run in school board trustee by-election
The nomination period for candidates for a coming by-election has passed, and seven people have met the nomination requirements. In a release, the Brandon School Division said Laura Armitage, Michael Grantham, Bonnie-Lynn Mills, Shawna Mozdzen, Eren Oleson, Himanshu Shah, and Henry Sieklicki will be the nominees for sc...
Sep 11, 2025

Brandon Police Service Media Release September 11
Arrest Warrants In the past 24- hours there were three individuals who were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. Breach of the Peace / IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) In the past 24-hours two individuals were arrested for IPDA and three for Breach of the Peace. They were brought to Brandon P...
Sep 11, 2025

Rossburn walking trail among 30 trails receiving provincial funding
The provincial government is pouring money into recreational trail rehabilitation, and a walking trail in the Rossburn area will be among the many trails receiving funding. Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced today the provincial government and Trails Manitoba were investing over $592,000 to im...
Sep 11, 2025

Boehm packs on size and strength ahead of second season in Black and Gold
For the Brandon Wheat Kings, it was the most competitive training camp they've put together in years. For sophomore defenseman Nigel Boehm, however, it was the first camp that's really felt normal. The 2008-born defenseman missed camp in his first season with the team as he was recovering from an injury. Last season, h...
Sep 11, 2025