Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Brandon's Chastko returns home a champion after incredible final junior season
It was an unorthodox road that brought him there, but Brandon native Nolan Chastko wrapped up his WHL career in the fashion that every player dreams of doing: watching the clock tick down to his team ...
Jun 09, 2026 There was plenty to celebrate this season for Brandon native Nolan Chastko, including a WHL title with the Everett Silvertips. (Photo by Evan Morud)
"Our roads are simply missing": RM of Swan Valley West surveys damage after flash flood
Heavy rains throughout the night turned into the kind of flooding the RM of Swan Valley West hasn't seen in decades, according to their Reeve, and the damage will take weeks if not months to fully ove...
Jun 09, 2026 ID 78639144 © Guy Sagi | Dreamstime.com
Brandon Police Service Media Release June 9
Breach of the Peace / Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act Over the past 24 hours, two individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace. An additional individual, who was highly...
Jun 09, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
Brandon Police seek girl missing since Summer Fair
Brandon Police are asking for the public's help in finding a 14-year-old girl who they say has been missing since early afternoon on Saturday, June 6. Jazlynn McKay was last seen at the Summer Fair in...
Jun 09, 2026 Images courtesy Brandon Police Service.
Province declares free provincial park access for June 12 to 14
Manitobans must hope the worst of the weird weather is behind us, because the provincial government is trying to entice them out to parks this coming weekend. In a release, Environment and Climate Cha...
Jun 08, 2026 Image - Spruce Woods Provincial Park - Travel Manitoba
RCMP say firearm discharged but no one hit in rock-throwing incident in MacGregor
Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit is looking into an incident in which RCMP said a firearm was discharged but no one was struck in MacGregor. According to a release from the IIU, RCMP notified...
Jun 08, 2026 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Wheat Kings officially sign first round pick Edwards
The first member of the Brandon Wheat Kings 2026 WHL draft class has put pen to paper. The team announced today they have signed forward Rylan Edwards, their first pick, 18th overall, to a WHL Scholar...
Jun 08, 2026 Rylan Edwards was the Brandon Wheat Kings' first pick, 18th overall, in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo courtesy WHL)
Town of Melita to receive provincial funding for sewer, water renewals
Four projects have been announced as recipients of major funding from the provincial government for the next round of wastewater infrastructure updates, and a WestMan community is among those benefiti...
Jun 08, 2026 Photo credit: City of Brandon
Province celebrates Brandon Pride with $33,000 investment
Pride Week in Brandon has begun, and the provincial government is joining in the celebrations. In a release, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced the province was investing ...
Jun 08, 2026 ID 39298954 © Lawrence Weslowski Jr | Dreamstime.com
Brandon Police Service Media Release June 8
Breach of the Peace / Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act Over the past 24 hours, two individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace, while an additional three individuals, w...
Jun 08, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
