Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Power play surge leads Wheat Kings past Blazers
Winning the special teams battle is often a key to winning the game in the WHL, and the Wheat Kings won the special teams battle in a big way in their game against the Kamloops Blazers on Thursday, Oc...
Oct 16, 2025 Luke Mistelbacher finishes off a power play passing play in the first period against the Kamloops Blazers. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
Brandon Police Service Media Release October 15
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours six individuals were arrested on the strength of their warrants. Three were held for court in the morning while three were released via Appearance Notice with cour...
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Brandon Police warn of "Quick Change" scams
A scam involving large denomination bills and what essentially boils down to a shell game has hit several businesses in Brandon, and the Brandon Police Service is asking other businesses to be on the ...
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RCMP testing Remotely Piloted Aircraft System near U.S. border
Airspace near the U.S. border will be restricted for the next ten days as the RCMP runs trials on a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) from today until October 25. In a release, RCMP said they wo...
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Voting begins tomorrow Brandon School Division By-Election
Seven candidates vying for a vacant spot among the Brandon School Division trustees are on a ballot that will officially open tomorrow in locations around the city. The Brandon School Division has ann...
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Manitoba one of three provinces to gain jobs in September
New data from Statistics Canada shows Manitoba added 3900 jobs over the month of September and was one of only three Canadian provinces to do so, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jami...
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Province to try to convince more than 300 healthcare workers to remain in Manitoba
The provincial government is making efforts to keep over 300 temporary foreign workers in healthcare, Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino and Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister U...
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Wheat Kings comeback effort falls just short against Broncos
For the second game in a row, the Wheat Kings didn't surrender very many shots on goal, and fought their way back after surrendering some goals early. This time, however, the final result wasn't there...
Oct 12, 2025 A late comeback effort for the Brandon Wheat Kings wasn't enough as they fell to the Swift Current Broncos. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
Stronger defensive effort earns Wheat Kings first victory of season over Vancouver
A much better defensive effort combined with their usual dose of power play offense gave the Wheat Kings the result they deserved against the Vancouver Giants. After a challenging start, they rallied ...
Oct 10, 2025 Nicholas Johnson celebrates a first-period goal in the Wheat Kings win over the Vancouver Giants. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
Brandon man, Boissevain woman charged in long string of mailbox thefts
Spruce Plains RCMP believe they have arrested a man and a woman connected to a months-long series of mailbox robberies in the WestMan area, in communities ranging including Neepawa, Minnedosa, Arden, ...
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