Category Archives: News
Wheat Kings steamroll Americans in penultimate U.S. game
Against a tough defensive opponent, an ultra-capable young goaltender, and a gruelling road schedule, the Brandon Wheat Kings flexed their offensive muscles and turned in one of their best performance...
Jan 30, 2026 Nigel Boehm (right) was named a finalist for the WHL's Scholastic Player of the Year. (Photo by John Keller Photography)
News Headlines - January 30th
-Would a $6 million dollar Brandon sign boost tourism? That's the question city council is deliberating at its budget meetings. A $6 million dollar sign spelling out the word "Brandon" in capital lett...
Jan 30, 2026
Westman Receives Firefighting Funds
-The Town of Virden received the biggest funding support in Westman at $1.5 million. -The Municipality of Gilbert Plains will receive $450,000 to purchase two pieces of firefighting equipment, said Re...
Jan 30, 2026 Image - BFES
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog, January 29
It's been a solid enough road trip for the Brandon Wheat Kings so far, and with two games remaining on it, they've got time to turn it from a good one into a great one. By virtue of a pair of wins sou...
Jan 29, 2026 Jayden Kraus shuts the door for the Wheat Kings in a win over the Wenatchee Wild. (Photo by Russ Alman)
News Headlines - January 29th, 2026
-$32 million dollars is the new proposed renovation bill for City Hall and the Library. The Brandon Sun reports that City Council says significant upgrades are required to both buildings. Starting thi...
Jan 29, 2026
Wheat Kings' offense steers them to bounce back win over Wenatchee
For the second time on the road trip, the Wheat Kings came into the second of a back-to-back needing a bounce back. And for the second time, they got one. Joby Baumuller and Luke Mistelbacher scored t...
Jan 28, 2026 Jayden Kraus uses his blocker to foil a chance for the Wenatchee Wild at the side of the net. (Photo by Russ Alman)
News Headlines - January 28th, 2026
-The city of Brandon is now proposing a 6.6 per cent property tax increase, down from its original recommendation of 11.3 per cent. This decision was approved Monday, after council voted to use $1.1 m...
Jan 28, 2026
Top snipers striking in Seattle not enough for Wheat Kings
For the second game in a row, the top two goal scorers for the Brandon Wheat Kings found the back of the net three times between the two of them. This time, however, the defensive effort didn't match ...
Jan 28, 2026 Levi Ellingsen brings the puck up ice against the Seattle Thunderbirds in Kent. (Photo by
BLiessePhoto)
Brandon Police Services Media Release - January 27th
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours five individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. Three were released via Appearance Notice while two were held for court in the morning...
Jan 27, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
News Headlines - January 27th, 2026
-Some Westman residents say they have been waiting years to find a family doctor. The Family Doctor Finder program, matches patients with a doctor within 30 days. The Brandon Sun says right now, patie...
Jan 27, 2026
