Category Archives: News
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog April 8
Just like that, it was all over for the Brandon Wheat Kings far too soon. The first round matchup between the Wheat Kings and Lethbridge Hurricanes was far closer than the final score in games indicat...
Apr 08, 2025 Carson Bjarnason is one of four Wheat Kings who the team is fairly certain has played their final game of junior hockey. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Canadian Agri-Food leaders heading to Washington to strengthen cross-border trade
A delegation of Canadian agri-food leaders is in Washington, DC this week to highlight the vital role of North American trade in supporting jobs and keeping food affordable across the continent. Organ...
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News Headlines - Tuesday, April 8th
Travel Manitoba is receiving $4.5 million from the government to help showcase the province to potential tourists, especially to Canadians looking to vacation at home and avoid the U.S. 10% of the fun...
Apr 08, 2025
Travel Manitoba receiving $4.5-million in government support to showcase the province
The Manitoba government is providing Travel Manitoba $4.5 million to showcase the province to the rest of Canada and encourage tourism to and within Manitoba, with 10 per cent earmarked for Indigenous...
Apr 07, 2025 Image - Travel Manitoba
MB government installing more EV charging stations in rural Manitoba, including in Brandon
The Manitoba government is supporting the installation of 51 new electric vehicle charging stations across the province, boosting the network of EV infrastructure and driving the shift to greener tran...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release - April 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...
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City of Brandon crews are out patching potholes
City of Brandon Streets & Roads crews have begun pothole maintenance, with two crews addressing problem areas daily. Some things to note: -Crews are out patching potholes on City streets. However,...
Apr 07, 2025 Image - City of Brandon
News Headlines - Monday, April 7th
The scramble for provincial campsites began today. First up - bookings for cabins, yurts and group-use areas at Parks and Protected Spaces | Environment and Climate Change | Province of Manitoba. The ...
Apr 07, 2025
Provincial campsite bookings open online today - April 7th: cabins, yurts & group use areas
The Manitoba government is encouraging campers and nature enthusiasts to mark their calendars, as provincial park campground reservations will open over five days from April 7 to 11, Environment and C...
Apr 07, 2025 Image - Travel Manitoba
Wheat Kings seasons concludes in game five loss in Lethbridge
A series that was far closer than the final score in games would indicate came to a close on a sad note for the Brandon Wheat Kings in Lethbridge. Quinn Mantei and Joby Baumuller scored, and Ethan Esk...
Apr 04, 2025 Ethan Eskit made 48 saves, many of them spectacular, in the Wheat Kings' season finale. (Photo by Janise Michel)
