Category Archives: News
Brandon high school students awarded research time to study microplastics in Assiniboine River
Students at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School in Brandon have been awarded over one million dollars worth of 'beamtime' to conduct groundbreaking research at the Canadian Light Source Synchrotro...
Jan 13, 2025 Image - Submitted
Manitoba Ag Days is next week - here are 5 things you need to know!
Canada's largest indoor farm show will kick off the three-day event on Tuesday, January 21st. This year's show will include over 550 exhibitors with both indoor and outdoor displays at the Keystone Ce...
Jan 13, 2025 Image - Manitoba Ag Days
News Headlines - Monday, January 13th
A section of Brandon's historic McKenzie Seeds building has been demolished by the city. The Brandon Sun reports a floor collapsed inside 'building 30' revealing critical structural failures. Owners, ...
Jan 13, 2025
Westbound lanes of Victoria Ave near Assiniboine College blocked due to watermain break
The westbound lanes of 1200 block Victoria Avenue East are closed & barricaded due to a water main break. The Brandon Police Service says city crews are aware of it. The road is impassable due to ...
Jan 13, 2025 Image - Watermain break blocks lanes on Victoria Ave East - Brandon Police Service
Wheat Kings late push gets them closer, not close enough against Hitmen
The Wheat Kings hung in with the loaded up Calgary Hitmen and took the game right to the wire. Unfortunately, a second period slip up proved the difference against them. Luke Shipley scored twice, and...
Jan 12, 2025 Quinn Mantei and Carson Wetsch meet for a ceremonial puck drop before the game. (Photo by Jenn Pierce/Calgary Hitmen)
UPDATE: Fire at Brandon's Eastview Landfill is out - landfill to reopen Monday
UPDATE 2: The fire at the Eastview Landfill has been fully extinguished, with all smoldering materials thoroughly covered. Crews will continue to monitor the site throughout the weekend. The Landfill ...
Jan 11, 2025 Image - City of Brandon
Poor third period proves Wheat Kings' downfall against Winterhawks
Through forty minutes, the Brandon Wheat Kings and Portland Winterhawks had played a remarkably even game. The final twenty, however, were anything but even. Nolan Flamand, Dyland Ronald, and Jaxon Ja...
Jan 10, 2025 Nolan Flamand tries a wraparound in the first period against the Portland Winterhawks. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Brandon Police Service Media Report - Jan 10th
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...
Jan 10, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
News Headlines - Friday, January 10th
Brandon's Keystone Centre has reported a net operating loss of almost $727,000 in 2024, an improvement over $1.2-million in losses the previous year. The financial report also said revenues were up 24...
Jan 10, 2025
Newest Wheat Kings Gavin, Arpin join squad just in time for playoff push
The next couple of days are very much going to be a learn-as-you-go experience for Merrek Arpin and Jordan Gavin. Acquired in the same deal from the Tri-City Americans, the two have travelled nearly 2...
Jan 09, 2025 Jordan Gavin (middle) takes part in his first practice with the Brandon Wheat Kings. (Photo by Chris Falko)
