Brandon; The Wheat City Journal - Four members of the Brandon Police Service were among six from across the province given awards for exceptional dedication in helping Manitoba become a better place to live. Receiving ‘Excellence in Law Enforcement’ awards were Staff Sergeant Wayne Balcaen, Inspector Ian Grant, Staff Sergeant Larry Yanick and Sergeant Guy Roberts. Others honours were Sgt. Darrall Kotchon of the Winnipeg Police Service and Staff Sgt. Ralph Watson of the RCMP.