Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Sports Shorts May 15
The Western Conference Final is set in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 to win their series in six games. They'll move on to face the Colorado Avalanche....
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Brandon Police Service Media Release
Breach of the Peace / Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace and three for Protective Detention and Care of...
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First Keystone Centre Foundation Legacy and Lights event a well-attended success
More than 500 people packed the Keystone Centre's Canada Room on the night of Thursday, May 14 for the first ever Legacy and Lights event in support of the Keystone Centre Foundation, and organizers c...
May 14, 2026 Barry Cooper addresses a sold-out crowd at the inaugural Keystone Centre Foundation Legacy and Lights event. (Image by Rob Mahon)
Premier announces new healthcare spending at State of Province address in Brandon
More training for paramedics in WestMan and more childcare spaces for healthcare workers were among the first things Premier Wab Kinew announced at the State of the City address in Brandon on Thursday...
May 14, 2026 Image - Government of Manitoba
RCMP lay new charges against teen accused of threat against Rivers school
A 14-year-old boy faces new charges relating to threats made against students at Rivers Collegiate, RCMP announced today. In a release, police said he has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder...
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VIDEO: Rob Mahon chats with Wheat Kings first-rounder Rylan Edwards
After being selected 18th overall in the WHL Prospects Draft, Regina-native Rylan Edwards sat down with Rob Mahon, voice of the Wheat Kings, to talk about his style of play, familiar faces in Brandon,...
May 14, 2026 Rylan Edwards was the Brandon Wheat Kings' first pick, 18th overall, in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo courtesy WHL)
Brandon Police Service Media Release May 14
Breach of the Peace On May 13th at 8:57 a.m. police were called to a business in the 300 block of 9th Street where an intoxicated 46-year-old male, who was barred from the premises, was refusing to le...
May 14, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
Sports Shorts May 14
A dramatic three-goal comeback in regulation capped off by an overtime winner from Brett Kulak sent the Colorado Avalanche to the Western Conference Final last night. The Avs were down 3-0 after the f...
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Habitat for Humanity Brandon to finish two builds, start more this summer
While they won't finish quite as quickly as they'd at first hoped, two new builds for Brandon's chapter of Habitat for Humanity are nearing completion and are expected to be done this summer. A build ...
May 13, 2026 The latest round of builds by Habitat for Humanity's Brandon chapter are nearing completion. (Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity)
RCMP seize drugs, thousands in stolen goods after break-in at Portage la Prairie business
Four people face charges after RCMP allege they stole more than $10,000 worth of work equipment and other items from a business in Portage la Prairie. According to police, they got a call on May 8 at ...
May 13, 2026 Image courtesy RCMP
