Author Archives: Rob Mahon
McQueen earns WJC summer camp invite
The first step on the road to this year's World Junior Championship has been set, and a Brandon Wheat Kings' forward is among the early candidates for a roster spot. Forward Roger McQueen was one of 2...
Jul 28, 2025 Roger McQueen was invited to Canada' summer camp for the World Juniors but won't take part as he recovers from injury. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Brandon Police Service Media Releases July 26/27
JULY 26 On July 26, 2025, at approximately 1:30 am, police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence. Investigation revealed that a 19-year-old male had assaulted his girlfriend in the res...
Jul 28, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Very high fire danger across Manitoba in latest fire bulletin
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that high winds and dry conditions throughout the province are creating a very high fire danger today. Nopiming Provincial Park (Fire EA61) reopened today at 9 a....
Jul 26, 2025 Image - photo-255836246-edgar-bullon-dreamstimecom.jpg
Brandon Police Service Media Release July 25
Arrest Warrant / Resist Arrest On July 24th a BPS officer was patrolling in the 400 block of 9th Street and noted a female known to have a Warrant for Arrest sitting on the ground. Upon the officer at...
Jul 26, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Portage la Prairie RCMP search for man who allegedly escaped custody
Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man who RCMP say escaped custody while wearing handcuffs. According to Portage la Prairie RCMP, they got a call from Manitoba First Nations Poli...
Jul 25, 2025 Image courtesy RCMP
BPS Officer, other Neelin High School First Responders receive Order of Buffalo Hunt
Premier Wab Kinew awarded one of Manitoba's highest honours, the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, to Const. Moshe Linov of the Brandon Police Service and the cole Secondaire Neelin High School first respond...
Jul 25, 2025 Image - File Photo
Brandon Police Service Media Release July 24
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours six individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) / Breach of the Peace In the past 24 hours, fi...
Jul 25, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Firefighters return to Leaf Rapids in lates Fire Bulletin
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises the wildfire situation in Leaf Rapids escalated yesterday, with fire entering the north side of the community and causing damage to an estimated five to seven str...
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Brandon, Glenboro facilities among those due for Federal, Provincial food production grants
The federal and provincial governments are investing millions in sustainable food production and food production facilities, and some of the biggest recipients are in WestMan, according to an announce...
Jul 24, 2025 Image - Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba
Feds, Province announce drought support for Manitoba livestock farmers
Livestock farmers in Manitoba who may be suffering due to drought conditions are getting an olive branch from two levels of government. In a press release, the governments of Manitoba and Canada annou...
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