Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Provincial Wildfire Update June 11
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises the province continues at a low-to-moderate fire danger level today with the northeast area under a high-to-extreme fire danger. There is a chance of rain in the ...
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Brandon Police used non-lethal weapon to end sword attack at Neelin High School
According to the Brandon Police Service, a frightening and unusual assault at a local high school took just seven minutes to resolve. Police Chief Tyler Bates, addressing the public after a sword atta...
Jun 11, 2025 Brandon Police Chief Tyler Bates addresses the media after a sword attack at Neelin High School in Brandon. (Photo by Rob Mahon)
VIDEO: Rob Mahon and Logan Olsen talk Wheat Kings draft, Saskatchewan connections
Rob Mahon, voice of the Wheat Kings, chatted with Logan Olsen who the Wheat King selected with the 107th overall pick. Olsen explains why Brandon was one of his preferred destinations thanks to a fami...
Jun 11, 2025 Logan Olsen was excited not only to be drafted in general, but specifically to be selected by the Wheat Kings. (Image by Brandon Wheat Kings)
Province provides funding for youth initiative in Portage la Prairie
The provincial government is providing $400,000 in new funding for an initiative in Portage la Prairie that will help young people struggling with mental health, addictions, or homelessness. Housing, ...
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16-year-old arrested at Neelin High School
Brandon Police are reassuring the public there is no longer any threat after an arrest and temporary lockdown at Neelin High School early this afternoon. According to police, they responded to a "repo...
Jun 10, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
RCMP: Quebec woman dies in car crash near Virden
A 68-year-old woman from Quebec is dead and four other people are in hospital after a serious crash between an SUV and a truck on the afternoon of June 9, RCMP announced today. In a release, Virden sa...
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VIDEO: Goaltender Joffrey Chan talks joining the Wheat Kings with Rob Mahon
The Brandon Wheat Kings selected just one goaltender in their most recent WHL Prospects Draft, and that was St. George's Prep goaltender Joffrey Chan. He talked with Rob Mahon, voice of the Wheat King...
Jun 10, 2025 Image courtesy Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon School Division students to visit World War battlefields
On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, the provincial government has announced a new pilot program to help ensure a new generation of students has an appreciation for the history of the World Wars. In a re...
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4H highway cleanup event to take place this weekend
If your weekend plans include highway travel, the provincial government is asking you to take a little extra care this coming weekend. In a release this afternoon, the province said crews of young peo...
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McCreary woman arrested for assault with firearm
A 38-year-old woman from McCreary faces multiple charges, many of them related to firearms, after an arrest by Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP. According to an RCMP release, they were called at about 2:45 AM on...
Jun 06, 2025 Image - Manitoba RCMP
