Category Archives: News
Ruzicka stands tall, Gavin shows off hands in Wheat Kings' shootout win
It took the Wheat Kings extra time and some strong goaltending, but they left Regina with their first road victory of the season on the night of Wednesday, October 29. Caleb Hadland and Nicholas Johns...
Oct 29, 2025 Filip Ruzicka uses his long wingspan to make a highlight reel blocker save on a Regina Pat in his 3-2 shootout win. (Photo by Keith Hershmiller)
IIU investigating arrest by off-duty RCMP officer in Brandon
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating the arrest of a female youth by an off-duty Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer in Brandon. According to a IIU media rele...
Oct 29, 2025 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Manitoba bill to extend drug detention faces deadline as Opposition pushes for change - The Canadian Press
Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives are calling for mandatory public consultations and buffer zones around the NDP government's proposed detention centres for people intoxicated on long-la...
Oct 29, 2025 Image - Zoya Yuzvak - dreamstimecom-blaze86-info.jpg
News Headlines - Wednesday, October 29
Manitoba Ag Ex begins today at Brandon's Keystone Centre. The four day show features the top cattle and sheep breeders from around North America, also an interactive trade show and 'MooMania' and EweM...
Oct 29, 2025
Shoal Lake RCMP seek to identify suspects in break and enter at Strathclair Fire Hall
On October 22, 2025, at approximately 7:15 am, Shoal Lake RCMP were advised of a break-in at the Strathclair Fire Hall where significant damage was caused inside. In addition to the damage, the suspec...
Oct 29, 2025 Image - Manitoba RCMP
WestMan businesses earn grants from Fusion Credit Union
A trio of WestMan businesses, two in Dauphin and one in Brandon, were awarded grants by Fusion Credit Union in Hamiota as they announced the winners of Community Infusion 2025. "The annual event celeb...
Oct 29, 2025 Image courtesy Fusion Credit Union.
Pantelas named to Team CHL for Prospects Challenge
The CHL prides itself on producing more draft eligible talent every year than any other circuit, and Wheat Kings defenseman Gio Pantelas has been singled out as one of the best prospects among that dr...
Oct 28, 2025 Gio Pantelas has been named to Team CHL for the annual Prospects Challenge. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
Tougher sentences coming for offenders who assault first responders
A push to make bail and sentencing laws more stringent is going to have direct consequences for people convicted of assaulting first responders, federal Justice Minister and Attorney General Sean Fras...
Oct 28, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Brandon Police Service Media Release October 28
Sexual Assault On May 2nd, 2025, a sexual assault was reported against a 29-year-old male for assaulting a 26-year-old female. Both parties provided statements, and a Crown opinion was requested. On O...
Oct 28, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Surkan earns second weekly honour from league before departing for World Under-17s
Chase Surkan is going into the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge on a high note. The 16-year-old forward from Regina picked up his first career hat trick on Sunday, October 26 against the Moose Jaw Warr...
Oct 28, 2025 Chase Surkan had a hat trick and two assists in his team's 8-4 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
