Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Hlinsky a quick study ahead of first WHL season
On the ice and off the ice, not a lot of things startle Adam Hlinsky. On the ice it's because of his calm nature, vision, smooth skating, and experience. Off the ice, it's because despite his youth he...
Aug 30, 2025 Adam Hlinsky has been adjusting quickly to a new style of hockey in North America. (Photo by Perry Bergson, Brandon Sun)
Tempo starts high as Wheat Kings' camp begins
It had chaotic moments, impressive moments, and even a handful of funny moments, but the opening evening of Wheat Kings camp didn't have a lot of slow moments. The pace was up right out of the gate fo...
Aug 28, 2025 The first two groups take the ice at ACU Place for Wheat Kings' training camp.
Auditor General releases report on Westlake-Gladstone cybersecurity incident
Manitoba's Auditor General has released reports into several allegations of wrongdoing in Manitoba RM's including one in the WestMan area. In a release today, Auditor General Tyson Shtykalo offered so...
Aug 28, 2025 Image - Government of Manitoba
Brandon Police Service Media Release August 28
Stolen Vehicle Located; Female Charged On August 27th, police located a previously reported stolen vehicle in the parking lot of a hotel in the 800 block of Pacific Avenue. Video surveillance from the...
Aug 28, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Experienced camp invites bring physical edge, heavier competition for Wheat Kings
The Brandon Wheat Kings don't have to come right out and say it to their veteran returning players but the list of invitees to their main camp delivers a message loud and clear: this is no time to res...
Aug 27, 2025 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
In the Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog August 26
The ice is back in at Assiniboine Credit Union Place, players have arrived in Brandon, and the time to training camp can now be measured in days (or hours, if you're especially eager). It's nearly tim...
Aug 26, 2025 Photo by Brandon Wheat Kings/X
Provincial government ends state of emergency in Manitoba
For the first time since July 10, Manitoba is no longer under a state of emergency due to wildfires. Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure's Emergency Management Organization announced this after...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release August 22
Unauthorized Possession of a Restricted Firearm in a Motor Vehicle On August 21st at approximately 4:30 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of 18th Street North. Two loaded pisto...
Aug 22, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Baumuller embracing power forward, leadership roles with Wheat Kings
Calling the past four months or so an "offseason" for Joby Baumuller feels inaccurate. Not only did he not take a ton of time away from the rink or the gym, he didn't even spend that much time away fr...
Aug 22, 2025 Joby Baumuller knows his importance to the Wheat Kings will go beyond goals this season. (Photo by Steve Hiscock)
Brandon Police Service Media Release August 21
IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) In the past 24 hours there six (6) individuals arrested and held in Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells. Arrest Warrant In the past 24 hours two indiv...
Aug 21, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
