Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Whirlwind season takes Turko from WHL rookie to NHL draft pick
An awful lot can happen in a year, and Brady Turko knows that better than most. In May of 2024, he was one of the leaders of an all-time great Brandon U18 AAA Wheat Kings team at the TELUS Cup. Before...
Jun 29, 2025 Brady Turko became the third Wheat King selected in the 2025 NHL entry draft when Anaheim picked him in the 7th round. (Photo by Andy Devlin)
Hard work pays off for tough customer Klippenstein
When you dedicate years of your life and countless difficult hours to a goal, it can be hard to put into words what it means to see that hard work culminate in one gigantic moment. After being drafted...
Jun 28, 2025 Carter Klippenstein is now a member of the Minnesota Wild after being drafted 123rd overall. (Photo by Keith Hershmiller)
Wheat Kings Klippentstein, Turko selected on second day of NHL draft
For the fourth time in the last six seasons, the Brandon Wheat Kings had multiple players chosen in the NHL entry draft. And both the first and second days of the draft featured Wheat Kings' content. ...
Jun 28, 2025 Brady Turko was selected 200th overall by the Anaheim Ducks. (Photo by Ed Fonger)
The Next Step: Wheat Kings star McQueen selected tenth overall by Anaheim Ducks
Like so many other young Canadians, Roger McQueen grew up dreaming of playing in the NHL. The next step on the road to achieving that dream became clear tonight at the NHL draft in Los Angeles. McQuee...
Jun 27, 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 Release June 27
Break and Enter On June 26th staff arriving to work in the 1600 block of 12th Street noticed items missing and moved. Upon reviewing video surveillance, a male was seen entering the factory at 11:18PM...
Jun 27, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
City of Brandon to host Canada Day celebration at Riverbank
Canada is turning 158 on Tuesday, July 1, and the City of Brandon has big plans for the birthday celebration. In a release this morning, the City invited people to a celebration at Riverbank Discovery...
Jun 27, 2025 Image courtesy City of Brandon
Province removes almost all fire and travel restricitons in latest Fire Bulletin
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises as of 8 a.m. Friday, June 27, there will be no fire and travel restrictions in place for most of the province including areas 1 to 22. Travel permits will still b...
Jun 26, 2025 Many of the fire restrictions in Manitoba are now being lifted. (Image courtesy RCMP)
VIDEO: Top U.S. pick Ellingsen talks heavy hockey with Rob Mahon
Levi Ellingsen, the first overall pick in the U.S. Priority Selection this spring, joins Rob Mahon, voice of the Wheat Kings, to talk about coming to Brandon, a successful season in the Pacific Northw...
Jun 26, 2025 Levi Ellingsen (seated centre) signed with the Brandon Wheat Kings on June 25
RCMP charge two people after months-long labour trafficking investigation
An investigation that began on February 9 and stemmed from a complaint at a hotel in the RM of Portage La Prairie, RCMP announced today. The Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) of the Manitoba RCMP spent fiv...
Jun 26, 2025 Image - Manitoba RCMP
PSD Marook aids in trio of arrests
Three men face charges after police said they followed them using a Police Service Dog, remotely piloted aircraft, and officers from four different detachments on a chase through a wooded area. Accord...
Jun 25, 2025 PSD Marook (image courtesy RCMP)
