Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Brandon Police Service Media Release April 20
Breach of the Peace In the past 24 hours there were four individuals arrested for Breach of the Peace. The individuals were each brought to Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells to be released ...
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In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog, April 17
The end of a hockey season is often like the first afternoon in a new house: there's a lot of unpacking to do. We're now two weeks removed from the final game of the 2025-26 season for the Brandon Whe...
Apr 17, 2026 Jaxon Jacobson and Gio Pantelas have been named to Team Canada's camp ahead of the 2026 World Under-18s. (Photo by Nick Pettigrew)
Warm weather to elevate flood risk in Parkland Region
Very few Manitobans will be sorry to see the tail end of the cold weather, but an approaching rise in temperature does carry some caveats with it, especially for the Parkland Region. Manitoba Transpor...
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Sports Shorts April 17
The Brandon Wheat Kings have signed U.S. priority selection Colin Grubb, their first round pick from the 2024 draft (14th overall) to a Standard WHL Player and Development Agreement. Head coach and GM...
Apr 17, 2026
Brandon Police Service Media Release April 17
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours six individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. Three were held in custody to attend court in the morning, two were released via Appear...
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Wheat Kings sign U.S. pick Grubb
The offseason is barely two weeks old, but the Brandon Wheat Kings are already making moves to help the team both next season and beyond. The team announced today they had signed forward Colin Grubb t...
Apr 17, 2026 Image courtesy Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon University welcomes returning "international superstar" violinist
A Grammy-award winning concert violinist who has been described as a favorite guest at the world's most celebrated concert halls is coming home. Brandon native James Ehnes, along with accompanying pia...
Apr 16, 2026 James Ehnes (left) and accompanying pianist Andrew Armstrong. (Image courtesy Brandon University)
Challenging grass fire season begins for Brandon Fire and Emergency Services
A lack of snow and a slower melt exposing dry, dead grass are contributing to a tough firefighting situation for personnel in Brandon and the rest of the WestMan area. Brandon Fire and Emergency Servi...
Apr 16, 2026 BFES made short work of a grass fire in the city earlier this week. (Photo by Frank McGwire)
Province to invest $300,000 for community safety in Brandon
The Manitoba government announced today they were spending an additional $500,000 to "strengthen community safety in Brandon and Portage la Prairie as part of its broader public safety strategy". "Thi...
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RCMP, Brandon Police arrest four after joint operation involving stolen vehicle
Four people are in custody after Brandon Police and RCMP tracked down suspects who were allegedly traveling in a stolen vehicle and fled from police down the Trans-Canada Highway and into Kemnay. Acco...
Apr 16, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
