Category Archives: News
Wheat Kings sign U.S. pick Grubb
The offseason is barely two weeks old, but the Brandon Wheat Kings are already making moves to help the team both next season and beyond. The team announced today they had signed forward Colin Grubb t...
Apr 17, 2026 Image courtesy Brandon Wheat Kings
Mayor Fawcett Highlights Growth, Investment and Opportunity in 2026 State of the City Address
Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett delivered his 2026 State of the City address on Thursday, outlining a year of strong growth, major investments, and new opportunities shaping the city's future. Speaking to ...
Apr 17, 2026 Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett applauds a full house at the Chamber of Commerce State of the City luncheon.
(Photo credit: Frank McGwire)
Manitoba Adds New Measles Exposure Sites in Brandon as Provincial Cases Rise
Manitoba Health has expanded its list of potential measles exposure sites, adding two new Brandon locations as public health officials continue to track cases across the province. The updated exposure...
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Brandon University welcomes returning "international superstar" violinist
A Grammy-award winning concert violinist who has been described as a favorite guest at the world's most celebrated concert halls is coming home. Brandon native James Ehnes, along with accompanying pia...
Apr 16, 2026 James Ehnes (left) and accompanying pianist Andrew Armstrong. (Image courtesy Brandon University)
Challenging grass fire season begins for Brandon Fire and Emergency Services
A lack of snow and a slower melt exposing dry, dead grass are contributing to a tough firefighting situation for personnel in Brandon and the rest of the WestMan area. Brandon Fire and Emergency Servi...
Apr 16, 2026 BFES made short work of a grass fire in the city earlier this week. (Photo by Frank McGwire)
Province to invest $300,000 for community safety in Brandon
The Manitoba government announced today they were spending an additional $500,000 to "strengthen community safety in Brandon and Portage la Prairie as part of its broader public safety strategy". "Thi...
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RCMP, Brandon Police arrest four after joint operation involving stolen vehicle
Four people are in custody after Brandon Police and RCMP tracked down suspects who were allegedly traveling in a stolen vehicle and fled from police down the Trans-Canada Highway and into Kemnay. Acco...
Apr 16, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
Brandon Police Service Media Release April 16
Arrest Warrants Over the past 24 hours, five individuals were arrested on outstanding warrants. Of those, three were held for court on the morning of April 16th, 2026, while two were released on Appea...
Apr 16, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
Sports Shorts April 16
The Brandon Wheat Kings are well represented on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of the 2025-26 season. Gio Pantelas, Cam Allard, and Joby Baumuller all made the final skaters' ranking, while Fili...
Apr 16, 2026 Filip Ruzicka is now the fourth ranked goalie on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking. (Photo by Jenn Pierce/Calgary Hitmen)
Four Wheat Kings make NHL Central Scouting's final list
The last list before the NHL draft from NHL Central Scouting is out, and if that list proves accurate, the Brandon Wheat Kings are in for a big day at the draft. Four Wheat Kings, three skaters and a ...
Apr 16, 2026 Cam Allard rose 60 spots from the mid-term to final rankings. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
