Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Virden RCMP investigating suspicious death near Pipestone
A 26-year-old man from Virden was found dead in the RM of Pipestone, and Virden RCMP are investigating. According to a release, RCMP got a call at about 5:15 on September 8 about a deceased male lying...
Sep 10, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP
City of Brandon, local Indigenous groups to honour Grand Chief Merrick
An outpouring of support and sympathy from Indigenous community members and the wider community in Manitoba continues following the sudden passing of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merr...
Sep 10, 2024 Image - Cathy Merrick (2023) - Wikipedia
Roster reductions, NHL camp departures for Wheat Kings
A crowded dressing room for the Brandon Wheat Kings has gotten a lot less so as of yesterday. With the final pair of preseason games ahead, the opening night roster is taking shape as the Wheat Kings ...
Sep 10, 2024 Charlie Elick was the key piece from the Brandon Wheat Kings in a blockbuster deal just yesterday. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Jacobson, Eskit, Lead Wheat Kings To Preseason Opening Win
A forward corps that looked very similar to how it will on opening night and a defense corps comprised mainly of rookies combined to lead the Wheat Kings to a win on the opening night of preseason act...
Sep 06, 2024 Photo by Scramble Studio
Wheat Kings prepare to kick off competitive, unusual preseason
Intensity was one of the hallmarks of Brandon Wheat Kings' training camp this year as players fought to earn their place on the preseason roster. Now that the roster has been released, however, the ba...
Sep 06, 2024 For the first time in the internet era, the Wheat Kings will face the Saskatoon Blades in an exhibition game. (Photo by Steve Hiscock)
RCMP arrest high-risk sex offender who had been evading them
After more than two months, RCMP say they have tracked down a high-risk sex offender who had been on the run from them since July 3. In July, RCMP announced they were looking for Clay Byron Starr, als...
Sep 05, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Europeans Petr, Belusko rejoin Wheat Kings
A crowded preseason battle for ice time up front and on the blueline got a little more crowded and a lot more skilled for the Brandon Wheat Kings last night. After an appearance for their respective c...
Sep 05, 2024 Wheat Kings forward Dominik Petr is one of three Wheat Kings headed to camps hoping to make their World Junior squads. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Universal school nutrition program to be available throughout province
Students heading back to school this week will notice a number of changes from last year, and not just related to the ban on cell phones. The provincial government announced today they will make the u...
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Province to double jobs at accessible vehicle manufacturer
Wheelchair accessible vehicles and mobile medical vans made right here in Manitoba are getting a boost from the provincial government, the government announced today. The government is providing $1.3 ...
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Black tops Gold 6-5 in shootout showdown for Wheat Kings
With roster spots and ice time on the line, it's only fitting a final game of training camp should have some drama to it. The Black and Gold game for the Brandon Wheat Kings had more than its share, a...
Sep 02, 2024
