Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Johnson relished small-town closeness of Brandon during years with Wheat Kings
When Nicholas Johnson joined the WHL as a member of the Portland Winterhawks in 2022, playing in a smaller community on the prairies was a long way from his mind. Years later, he spent the majority of...
Apr 09, 2026 Nicholas Johnson fires home his 20th goal of the season against the Medicine Hat Tigers. (Photo by Jillybean Photographer)
Brandon Police Service Media Release, April 9
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours four individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. Two individuals were released via Appearance Notice with future court dates and two we...
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Sports Shorts April 9
Brandon Wheat Kings goaltender Filip Ruzicka has been named one of the finalists for the WHL's Del Wilson Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the league's top goalie. Ruzicka won 26 games and posted ...
Apr 09, 2026 Filip Ruzicka is now the fourth ranked goalie on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking. (Photo by Jenn Pierce/Calgary Hitmen)
Assault, impaired driving, causing accident all part of alleged Rossburn crime spree
A 31-year-old man from Keeseekoowenin First Nation faces a long list of charges after a series of alleged crimes in Rossburn that, according to RCMP, took place one after the other in a short window. ...
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"Everyone stuck together": Burzynski wraps up WHL career in home province
When the offseason began after the 2024-25 season, Grayson Burzynski had some notion that he might be on the move before 2025-26 began. When he got moved to the team closest to his hometown of Winnipe...
Apr 08, 2026 Grayson Burzynski proved to be a top defenseman on the ice, and a key leader off it for the Wheat Kings. (Photo by Jillybean Photography).
Parks Canada to allow watercraft to return to Clear Lake this season
Boaters and cottagers in the Clear Lake area got a huge piece of good news for their spring and summer plans from Parks Canada. After two seasons of a prohibition on watercraft on the lake, Parks Cana...
Apr 08, 2026 Image - Main beach pier - Riding Mountain National Park
Mistelbacher goes pro, joins AHL Senators
Luke Mistelbacher said all along the objective was for him to go pro once the 2025-26 season ended and his time with the Brandon Wheat Kings was done. Consider that objective reached. Mistelbacher, a ...
Apr 08, 2026 Luke Mistelbacher will turn pro with the AHL's Belleville Senators. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Sports Shorts: April 8
The playoff picture got a little murkier for the Winnipeg Jets as, while they were idle last night, the Nashville Predators beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-0 to move four points up on the Jets for the eighth...
Apr 08, 2026 Nigel Boehm (right) was named a finalist for the WHL's Scholastic Player of the Year. (Photo by John Keller Photography)
Brandon Police Service Media Release, April 8
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours, three individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. One individual was held in custody for a court appearance in the morning, while the ...
Apr 08, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
RCMP: Gunfire leads to arrest near Souris
A 35-year-old man faces charges including forcible confinement, assault, and resisting a peace officer after an arrest by Blue Hills RCMP on Sunday. According to an RCMP release, police were called ou...
Apr 07, 2026 Image courtesy RCMP
