Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Wheat Kings enter new-look prospects draft in position of strength
If you've ever wondered how excited scouts and management groups get for events like the WHL Prospects Draft, many scouts will refer to the draft as everything from their Super Bowl to Christmas Day. ...
May 05, 2026 Image - Wheat Kings director of hockey operations Chris Moulton is getting ready for one of the busiest stretches of his and his scouts' season - Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon Police Service Media Release May 5
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours three individuals were arrested on the strength of their Brandon Police Service (BPS) Warrants for Arrest. One was held for court in the morning while the two othe...
May 05, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
Sports Shorts May 5
It took overtime, but the Carolina Hurricanes extended their series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers to 2-0 with a 3-2 win. Taylor Hall scored the winner. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights opened t...
May 05, 2026 Levi Ellingsen brings the puck up ice against the Seattle Thunderbirds in Kent. (Photo by
BLiessePhoto)
Province pushes forward with $3 billion investment in WestMan energy
A new dualfuel combustion turbine facility in Brandon has formally been referred to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) for independent review and recommendations, Finance Minister Adrien Sala, minister ...
May 04, 2026 Image - id-5172116-tebnad-dreamstimecom.jpg
BU to host Breast Cancer Awareness walk Friday
On Friday, May 8, Brandon University will host their second annual Breast Cancer Awareness walk over the noon hour, the University announced. In a release, BU said their walk is being organized by BU'...
May 04, 2026 Photo credit: Brandon University
Province launches new app at start of Emergency Preparedness Week
May 3 to 9 is Emergency Preparedness Week in Manitoba and the provincial government is launching a new app as the week begins. The MB Ready app provides real-time, locationbased notifications for emer...
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"We're at the breaking point": Union sounds alarm on Brandon firefighter staffing
A grass fire that overlapped with several other calls on Friday, May 1, exposed a longstanding staffing issue with Brandon's Fire and Emergency Services according to the union representing them. Brand...
May 04, 2026 A grass fire south of Brandon on Friday afternoon has served as a catalyst for a larger conversation about staffing issues. (Image submitted by Justin Donogh)
Dauphin RCMP arrest suspect concealed in hidden room
In a scene straight out of a Hardy Boys novel, Dauphin RCMP say they've arrested and charged two men after executing a search warrant and navigating two hidden rooms. According to police, they arrived...
May 04, 2026 Image courtesy Dauphin RCMP
Brandon Police Service Media Release May 4
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested on the strength of their BPS Warrants for Arrest. Both were held for court in the morning. Breach of the Peace In the past 24 hours t...
May 04, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
Sports Shorts May 4
One team took nine shots, another scored nine goals, and both teams get the same result in the series scoreboard from last night's NHL action. Despite only nine shots for, the Montreal Canadiens won g...
May 04, 2026 The Prince Albert Raiders have joined the Everett Silvertips in the WHL finals. (Photo by Mark Peterson Media)
