Category Archives: News
Groundbreaking held for state-of-the-art indoor pickleball courts in Brandon
The City of Brandon, Wheat City Tennis and Pickleball Hub are bringing state-of-the-art indoor pickleball courts to the city. In a media release, the new indoor court sport facility, to be constructed...
Dec 09, 2024 Image - Indoor Pickleball Courts facility groundbreaking ceremony - City of Brandon
News Headlines - Monday, Dec 9th
Brandon received over 20 cm of snow in the last 24 hours and it's not over yet - the forecast calls for more snow today and tomorrow. Starting the day , the majority of the highways in the Brandon reg...
Dec 09, 2024
School closures and bus cancellations - Monday, Dec 9th
-Brandon School Division - buses will not be operating outside the city of Brandon all day due to poor highway conditions. Alexander, O'Kelly and Spring Valley Schools are closed, all other schools wi...
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MB government providing $25,000 to Brandon-Westman Christmas Cheer
The Manitoba government is increasing funding for two cheer boards in the province ahead of the holiday season. In a release, the Province is providing $25,000 to Brandon-Westman Christmas Cheer and $...
Dec 08, 2024 amarosy / Depositphotos.com
Winter Storm Warning for City of Brandon - Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the City of Brandon. Hazardous winter conditions are expected. A winter storm will bring a wintery mix of snow, freezing rain, and/or rain to t...
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Wheat Kings roll offensively in Teddy Bear Toss win over Raiders
Despite being shorthanded again, the Wheat Kings offense picked up right where it had left off the previous night against the Red Deer Rebels, and brought them a new season-high in goals against the P...
Dec 07, 2024 Easton Odut is healthy again and can't wait to start his second season with the Brandon Wheat Kings. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Wheat Kings get revenge on Red Deer with 5-1 win
After a win over the Edmonton Oil Kings, Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray praised his team's complete 60-minute effort. Against the Red Deer Rebels on home ice, they turned in another. Domin...
Dec 06, 2024 Quinn Mantei was a star on the ice, but also successful in the classroom with the Wheat Kings. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Brandon Police Service Media Release - Dec 6th
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...
Dec 06, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
Portage RCMP seeking SUV in connection with a double homicide investigation
Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services has constructed a timeline surrounding the double homicide that occurred on December 1st, 2024, in Portage la Prairie. Officers attending a home discovered the bodie...
Dec 06, 2024 Image - Portage la Prairie RCMP
"Swiss Army Knife" Michels emerges at critical moment for Wheat Kings
There haven't been many constants in the Brandon Wheat Kings' lineup during their injury-ravaged season so far. One of the models of consistency has been Matteo Michels, who has produced wherever he's...
Dec 06, 2024 Matteo Michels will go to the University of Vermont after one more season with the Wheat Kings. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
