Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Wheat Kings trade back, get their guy in skilled competitor Edwards
There was some tense waiting in the Brandon Wheat Kings' office, but the tension ended with them calling the name they'd wanted to all along. The Wheat Kings traded their first round pick (15th overal...
May 06, 2026 Rylan Edwards was the Brandon Wheat Kings' first pick, 18th overall, in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo courtesy WHL)
Province urges caution in first fire bulletin
Last spring and summer, Manitobans became all too familiar with fire bulletins posted by the provincial government as they frequently carried news of fire bans, out of control blazes, and outright eva...
May 06, 2026
Prairie Mountain Health touts recruitment successes with more doctors incoming
A number of initiatives to bring new physicians to the Prairie Mountain Health region appear to be paying off, the organization said on their website. According to PMH, the organization has welcomed a...
May 06, 2026 Dr. Porimol Debnath (left) talks with with Russell physician Dr. Wickus Pieterse. (Image courtesy Prairie Mountain Health)
Sports Shorts May 6
The first round of the WHL's Prospects Draft begins tonight at 7:00 Central Time. The Brandon Wheat Kings hold the 15th overall pick for the first time since 2018, when they selected Jake Chiasson (wh...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release May 6
Arrest Warrant During the past 24hrs, a 39-year-old woman was arrested on the strength of an arrest warrant. She was later released for court. A 40-year-old man was located downtown and found to be wa...
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UPDATE: Box truck crash now cleared from Trans Canada near Virden
UPDATE: At 12:01 PM, the RCMP put out a release saying the collision on Highway 1 and Road 134 West in the RM of Sifton has now been cleared. They thanked motorists for their cooperation. ORIGINAL STO...
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Her Seat at the Table to host event for potential female council candidates
A grassroots organization trying to get more women involved in politics in Brandon will host an event featuring current and former female city councilors and other speakers to help prepare any women w...
May 05, 2026 Image - File Photo
Longtime Winnipeg steakhouse expanding to Brandon
A popular Winnipeg steakhouse that has carved out their place in the downtown Winnipeg food scene over the last 17 years is expanding and opening a new location in Brandon. Downtown BIZ has announced ...
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No kids injured in school bus crash, but one person sent to hospital
The driver of a pickup truck has been sent to hospital after a crash in the RM of Portage la Prairie involving a school bus. According to RCMP, they received a call at about 4:30 PM on May 4 that a sc...
May 05, 2026 Image courtesy RCMP
Boil water advisory in effect for parts of 26th Street in Brandon
Repair work on 26th Street in Brandon has been finished, and that's the good news. The City of Brandon is advising that a selection of 26th Street is now under a boil water advisory, however. Accordin...
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