Author Archives: Rob Mahon
"I'll be their biggest fan": Captain Mantei reflects fondly on Wheat Kings' tenure
No one says farewell to a city where they spent four years of their life and 250 games of their hockey career on a whim. Least of all Quinn Mantei, always one of the more cerebral players on the Brand...
May 22, 2025 Wheat Kings captain Quinn Mantei has nothing but good things to say about Brandon as he prepares to leave for the NCAA. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Provincial government introduces new bill to take down trade barriers
Just over a week after signing a new trade agreement with Ontario to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, the Manitoba government is going a step further to get interprovincial trade flowing. Busine...
May 22, 2025 Image - Wab Kinew - File Photo
Michels takes one more turn with Wheat Kings before NCAA career begins
When NCAA schools were finally allowed to bring in players from the CHL, Brandon Wheat Kings forward Matteo Michels suddenly found himself with a lot of opportunities. And he earned every one of them....
May 21, 2025 Matteo Michels will go to the University of Vermont after one more season with the Wheat Kings. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Province offers positive signs in latest fire bulletin
The battle against wildfires in various provincial parks has not been won yet, but after a few days of cooler temperatures and rain the provincial government says there have been some encouraging sign...
May 21, 2025 A cottage fire at Falcon Lake is one of many blazes firefighters have had to tangle with in Eastern Manitoba. (Image courtesy Falcon Lake RCMP)
Dauphin RCMP investigating after woman dies in rollover
A 59-year-old woman from Ochre River has died in a single-vehicle rollover, according to a release from Dauphin RCMP. Police said they got a report of an iPhone crash notification on May 16 at around ...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release May 20
Obstructs Traffic On May 19th at 9:50AM a male was observed walking on 18th St North wandering in both lanes of traffic with a blanket over his head. Police arrested the 35-year-old male to prevent th...
May 20, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
VIDEO: Wheat Kings Second Round Pick Ahmad Fayad talks to Rob Mahon
The second selection by the Wheat Kings in the WHL Prospects Draft, Ahamad Fayad sat down with Voice of the Wheat Kings, Rob Mahon, to talk about a deep playoff run with NAX, coming to Brandon alongsi...
May 20, 2025 Ahmad Fayad was the first pick of the second round by the Wheat Kings. (Photo courtesy Brandon Wheat Kings)
Brandon Police Service Media Release May 16
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime On May 15th at 12:02PM Police were called regarding a male who had just stolen a child's bike in the area of 1st Street and Pacific Avenue. Police located and ...
May 16, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Manitoba introduces new math curriculum for financial literacy
You've probably heard the common complaint around tax time: why weren't we taught how to do this in school? The government of Manitoba is hoping their new curriculum will help students with financial ...
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RCMP arrest wanted Ebb and Flow man with help from canine
A 21-year-old man from Ebb and Flow First Nation faces numerous charges including possession of a weapon and flight from police following an arrest by Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP. According to an RCMP relea...
May 16, 2025 PSD Marook (Image courtesy RCMP)
