Category Archives: News

RCMP lay new charges against teen accused of threat against Rivers school
A 14-year-old boy faces new charges relating to threats made against students at Rivers Collegiate, RCMP announced today. In a release, police said he has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder...
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VIDEO: Rob Mahon chats with Wheat Kings first-rounder Rylan Edwards
After being selected 18th overall in the WHL Prospects Draft, Regina-native Rylan Edwards sat down with Rob Mahon, voice of the Wheat Kings, to talk about his style of play, familiar faces in Brandon,...
Rob Mahon May 14, 2026 Rylan Edwards was the Brandon Wheat Kings' first pick, 18th overall, in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo courtesy WHL)

Brandon Police Service Media Release May 14
Breach of the Peace On May 13th at 8:57 a.m. police were called to a business in the 300 block of 9th Street where an intoxicated 46-year-old male, who was barred from the premises, was refusing to le...
Rob Mahon May 14, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service

Sports Shorts May 14
A dramatic three-goal comeback in regulation capped off by an overtime winner from Brett Kulak sent the Colorado Avalanche to the Western Conference Final last night. The Avs were down 3-0 after the f...
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News - Thursday, May 14, 2026
Local Education & Community Assiniboine College Renames School of Nursing Assiniboine College has officially renamed its nursing program the Edna Edwards School of Nursing, honouring the late nurs...
Frank McGwire May 14, 2026 Pattison Media

The Census Deadline Has Passed - So What Happens Now?
The deadline to fill out your 2026 Census form was Tuesday, and Statistics Canada is now shifting from collection to verification as it begins processing millions of responses from across the country....
Frank McGwire May 14, 2026

Dry Conditions Keep Fire Bans in Place Across Westman
Dry conditions continue across much of southwestern and southcentral Manitoba, and several municipalities are keeping fire bans or restrictions in place heading into the May long stretch. With little ...
Frank McGwire May 14, 2026

Habitat for Humanity Brandon to finish two builds, start more this summer
While they won't finish quite as quickly as they'd at first hoped, two new builds for Brandon's chapter of Habitat for Humanity are nearing completion and are expected to be done this summer. A build ...
Rob Mahon May 13, 2026 The latest round of builds by Habitat for Humanity's Brandon chapter are nearing completion. (Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity)

RCMP seize drugs, thousands in stolen goods after break-in at Portage la Prairie business
Four people face charges after RCMP allege they stole more than $10,000 worth of work equipment and other items from a business in Portage la Prairie. According to police, they got a call on May 8 at ...
Rob Mahon May 13, 2026 Image courtesy RCMP

News - Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Brandon's historic McKenzie Seeds building has officially been sold, with Blackbird Housing planning a $20million redevelopment that would transform the longvacant landmark into a 130suite seniors com...
Frank McGwire May 13, 2026 Pattison Media











