Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Province brings five fires under control per latest bulletin
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises there is a low fire danger in the majority of the province today and the status of five fires of note (EA061, NO005, NO026, NO042 and NO047) has changed from out ...
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Ronald turns science into speed, confidence in busy offseason
Dylan Ronald had what most people would consider a fairly eventful offseason. He worked on the family farm, rode horses with his family in the mountains, and traveled up to Whitehorse. Yet for him, th...
Aug 20, 2025 Dylan Ronald broke down his skating stride bit by bit this offseason, and said the result has been a big improvement in his speed. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Byelection candidates to meet for one more debate
Candidates for the PC, NDP, and Liberal parties of Manitoba will take the stage in Sprucewoods tonight for one final round of debate before a by-election in just six more days. Colleen Robbins of the ...
Aug 20, 2025
Town of Carberry postpones Homecoming Festival
What was supposed to be a celebratory time for the Town of Carberry has taken a troubling turn. In a public notice on their website and on social media, the town announced they were postponing the ann...
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No more waiting around: Hadland ready to lead to Wheat Kings in pivotal season
Despite being a perennial hard worker who never takes a shift off on the ice, Caleb Hadland did actually manage to find some time to relax this offseason. He took a week-long vacation to Sicamous in t...
Aug 19, 2025 Caleb Hadland was named the Wheat Kings' Hardest Working Player in 2024-25 and he's ready for a bigger leadership role in 2025-26. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Low fire danger, but still 153 active wildfires in latest bulletin from province
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises there is a low fire danger in the majority of the province, with a moderate fire danger level in the central and eastern areas. Kistiganwacheeng (Garden Hill Anis...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release August 18
Breach of the Peace On August 17th at approximately 12:20PM, police responded to a disturbance at a motel in the 1800 block of 1st Street North involving two highly intoxicated females, aged 25 and 23...
Aug 18, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Pantelas, Team Canada to play for bronze at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Canada's three-year gold medal streak at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup will come to an end, but their quest for a medal does not. The United States went three for three in the shootout to beat Canada 4-3. Ca...
Aug 15, 2025 Gio Pantelas (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Brandon Police charge two in June shooting
Uttering Threats On August 14th at 11:27AM an employee from a business in the 700 block of Victoria Avenue reported that she was threatened, and the suspect was waiting outside the business. Police at...
Aug 15, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Ruby MacDonald becomes latest inductee to Brandon Airport wall of fame
A Brandon woman described as a pioneering female pilot has become the latest addition to the Brandon Municipal Airport's wall of fame. At a ceremony yesterday, the City of Brandon inducted Ruby MacDon...
Aug 15, 2025 Image courtesy City of Brandon
