Category Archives: News
News Headlines - Thursday, May 8th
Hundreds of nurses rallied at the Manitoba Legislature Wednesday to tell the NDP government they're frustrated with a lack of progress on fixing the health-care system. The government says it's hired ...
May 08, 2025
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 Police Major Crimes investigating stabbing of staff member at Correctional Centre
On May 5, 2025, at approximately 8:44 PM, Brandon Police Service (BPS) responded to a report of a stabbing at the Brandon Correctional Centre, located at 375 Veterans Way. According to a media release...
May 07, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
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
Brandon Police Service Media Release - May 7th
Information in our news releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful of your well-being and consider whether or not engaging with th...
May 07, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Manitoba's governing New Democrats have surplus while Tories ended 2024 in the red - The Canadian Press
New figures show Manitoba's governing New Democrats raised a lot more money than the Opposition Progressive Conservatives last year and ended up in much better financial shape. Party filings with Elec...
May 07, 2025 Image - Government of Manitoba
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)
News Headlines - Wednesday, May 7th
We can expect a test of the Alert Ready emergency system this afternoon. In Brandon, you'll hear the alert tone on the radio, TV and most wireless devices at around 1:55 pm. The system warns about tor...
May 07, 2025
