Category Archives: News
Brandon Shoppers Mall site of latest potential measles exposure
In the latest measles update from Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care, visitors to the Brandon Shoppers Mall at the end of June are being asked to monitor for symptoms. According to the releas...
Jul 08, 2025 Image - prostockstudio-dreamstime-l-146842674.jpg
Two student pilots die in mid-air collision near Steinbach
A morning plane crash in the RM of Hanover has left two pilots dead and RCMP investigating the cause of the crash. According to police, they got a call of a mid-air plane collision at about 8:45 AM on...
Jul 08, 2025 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Skeletal remains lead to Dauphin RCMP investigation
A swimmer in the Valley River got a nasty surprise when they were in the shallow area of the water, and Dauphin RCMP are now investigating whether the remains they found are historical or not. In a re...
Jul 08, 2025 Image - id-55792520-ivansabo-dreamstimecom.jpg
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog July 8
Whenever I reach out to someone on the hockey operations side for the Brandon Wheat Kings this time of year, whether to set up an interview or just to chat, I always ask how their summer is going, but...
Jul 08, 2025 Easton Odut is healthy again and can't wait to start his second season with the Brandon Wheat Kings. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Brandon Police Service Media Release July 8
Arrest Warrant On July 7th at 11:55AM a 31-year-old female attended Brandon Police Service (BPS) to turn herself in on her Endorsed Warrant for Arrest. She was arrested and later released by way of Un...
Jul 08, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
RCMP make significant drug seizure in Virden, two men arrested
The Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team (MILET) has arrested and charged 2 individuals with Possession for the purpose of trafficking drugs during a traffic stop near Virden. They were in possess...
Jul 08, 2025 Image - Virden RCMP
Delays in opening Brandon's outdoor Kinsmen pool
The opening of the outdoor Kinsmen pool has been postponed due to mechanical issues. The City of Brandon says the pool, which is 57 years old, was initially scheduled to open in mid-June. However, pri...
Jul 08, 2025 Image courtesy City of Brandon
News Headlines - Tuesday, July 8th
Manitoba's intense wildfire season continues. The evacuation of Leaf Rapids is underway, and Thompson has now declared a state of emergency. The residents of Leaf Rapids join the roughly 6,600 Manitob...
Jul 08, 2025
Leaf Rapids to evacuate per latest Fire Bulletin
The town of Leaf Rapids declared a state of emergency related to wildfires for the community and a mandatory evacuation effective 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 8. This mandatory evacuation will affect an estim...
Jul 07, 2025 Image - id -100850654-elantsev-dreamstimecom.jpg
Import picks fuel fierce internal competition for Wheat Kings
Every WHL team wants players to compete when training camp begins so they'll go into the season as ready as possible to jump in at a high pace. The Brandon Wheat Kings went a long way toward upping th...
Jul 07, 2025 Image courtesy Brandon Wheat Kings
