Category Archives: News
Wheat Kings take single point, lose second to Pats
Anyone who expected a dull game between the Brandon Wheat Kings and Regina Pats had their expectations shattered within minutes of the game starting. When the smoke cleared, both teams had one point b...
Nov 15, 2024 Carson Bjarnason stops one of 31 pucks thrown his way in an overtime loss to Regina. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Brandon's Keystone Centre partners with national program to improve accessibility
The Keystone Centre has announced a partnership with the Access 2 Card program, a national initiative designed to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. According to a media release,...
Nov 15, 2024 Image - access2card.ca
Blue Hills RCMP arrest CN Police Officer for alleged impaired driving
On November 6, 2024, at 9:45 am, officers with the Blue Hills RCMP detachment received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 1, located east of Brandon. The caller advised that the suspect vehicle ...
Nov 15, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Thousands of Canada Post workers are on strike today
Canada Post workers are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer. Canadian Union of Postal Workers says approximately 55,000 workers are striking, claiming little pr...
Nov 15, 2024 Image - ID 214585990 © Elovkoff | Dreamstime.com
City of Brandon has multiple options for making utility payments during postal strike
The City of Brandon is advising residents and businesses of alternative service delivery options to minimize the impact of mail delivery delays. Alternative Payment Options Customers who normally subm...
Nov 15, 2024 Image - City of Brandon
Brandon Police Service Media Release - Nov 15th
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...
Nov 15, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
City of Brandon launches Immigration Initiative to address skilled labour shortages
The City of Brandon, in collaboration with the Manitoba Department of Labour and Immigration, is introducing a new immigration initiative called the Brandon Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Immigra...
Nov 15, 2024 Image - City of Brandon
Province puts more money into Rivers Dam upgrades
The Manitoba government is investing $47 million to support the rehabilitation of the Rivers Dam to increase the dam's capacity against future major flooding events. In the summer of 2020, a heavy rai...
Nov 15, 2024 Image - Rivers Dam - Government of Manitoba
News Headlines - Friday, November 15th
Around 55,000 Canadian postal workers are on strike. The union says a year of bargaining failed to produce real solutions. CUPW says outstanding issues include fair wages, safe working conditions, the...
Nov 15, 2024
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog November 14
It's been said before, but it's worth repeating: not a rollercoaster on earth swings around as wildly as the momentum in a junior hockey game. What was going to be an excellent weekend for the Brandon...
Nov 14, 2024 A busy weekend started well for the Wheat Kings, but they couldn't keep up the momentum. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
