Working in downtown Brandon feels safe for the most part, but there can still be moments that feel scary, says librarian Erika Martin.

She's been followed her to her car when she was leaving work. There were also random attacks near the library in January and March, she said.

"I certainly think it would deter anyone that might have been getting brave enough to come downtown again," said Martin, director of library services for the Western Manitoba Regional Library.

"Anytime something like that hap…