Author Archives: Rob Mahon
High-skilled defensemen, productive forwards, local products join Wheat Kings' stable of prospects through draft
By the time the dust had settled on the 2025 U.S. and Prospects drafts, the Brandon Wheat Kings had added six forwards, five defensemen, and a goaltender to their list, and came away pretty pleased wi...
May 08, 2025 Ahmad Fayad was the first pick of the second round by the Wheat Kings. (Photo courtesy Brandon Wheat Kings)
Province to ban motorized backcountry travel over fire fears
The provincial government has issued another fire bulletin, and it speaks to more worrisome conditions and more restrictions coming down ahead of the weekend. Beginning on May 9, the province has anno...
May 08, 2025 Image - File Photo: Cranberry Portage wildfire - photo courtesy of Keith Jaeger
Brandon Police Service Media Release May 8
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours three individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants. Warrant Executed / New Charges On May 7th at 5:33PM BPS members responded to a report of a femal...
May 08, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Brandon finishes first in Canada on Smile Cookie Week
The totals have come in from Smile Cookie Week at Tim Hortons, and the people of Brandon have turned out in droves to support the cause. Smile cookies have helped raise $129,486 to help with a new Smi...
May 08, 2025
Wheat Kings select STAR Sniper first overall in U.S. draft
After snagging defenseman Cruz Jim in the first round of yesterday's WHL Prospects Draft, the Brandon Wheat Kings turned their attention to the forward group with the first overall pick in the U.S. Pr...
May 08, 2025 Image courtesy Brandon Wheat Kings.
Wheat Kings select Cruz Jim 12th overall
Holding the 12th overall selection for the first time since 2022, when they selected Joby Baumuller, the Brandon Wheat Kings hope they've found another future star, this time on defense. With the 12th...
May 07, 2025 Image courtesy Brandon Wheat Kings
Wheat Kings add star Manitobans in blockbuster with Broncos
Entering the WHL prospects draft, Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray said he would ideally use some of his draft capital to bring in a new batch of prospects, and some to bolster the team in t...
May 07, 2025 Luke Mistelbacher, seen here taking a shootout attempt for Swift Current, is one of two big pickups for the Brandon Wheat Kings on draft day. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Forward Davies claimed from Wheat Kings in Penticton expansion draft
The early roster for the newest WHL team has taken shape, and the Wheat Kings are unfortunately down one of their promising young forwards as a result. Isaac Davies, a 2008-born forward who made his W...
May 07, 2025 Image via WHL
Brandon raises water, wastewater rates
On Monday, May 5, Brandon City Council passed an amendment to revise water and wastewater rates. According to a City of Brandon release, the goal is to "recover the 2023 water utility deficit". In the...
May 07, 2025 Image - photo-81877442-saran-jantra-urai-dreamstimecom.jpg
Move 'em or make 'em? Wheat Kings leave all options on table for draft
The WHL Prospects Draft begins this evening at 6:00 Central Time, and the Brandon Wheat Kings face a question to which there may not be a wrong answer. The team comes in holding a lot of cards in the ...
May 07, 2025 With three drafts on tap in 24 hours, the Wheat Kings' scouting staff will have their work cut out for them. (Photo courtesy Brandon Wheat Kings)
