Category Archives: News
News Headlines - Thursday, September 18
The City of Brandon is chipping in another $200,000 on top of $1.2-million to redevelop the downtown Park Community Centre. The province, which is already contributing $6-million, made the request for...
Sep 18, 2025
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog September 17
Fans have spent all summer wondering what the Brandon Wheat Kings' roster will look like on opening night, debating which of the returning players will step up, waiting to see which of the rookies wil...
Sep 17, 2025 Ben Binder Nord drives the net against the Swift Current Broncos in what turns out to be a 6-5 Wheat Kings overtime win. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Souris RCMP arrest alleged impaired driver after tip from the public
On September 16, 2025, at 7:03 pm, Souris RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver on highway 10, approximately 5 kilometres south of Brandon near Zavislak Road. While officers were en rou...
Sep 17, 2025 Image - Manitoba RCMP
First NHL experience gives Burzynski confidence ahead of new season
For Grayson Burzynski, earning an invite to his first ever NHL rookie camp was a great feeling, but that was nothing compared to the feeling of actually being there. The 2005-born defenseman, acquired...
Sep 17, 2025 Grayson Burzynski (left) has returned from his first NHL rookie games with the Boston Bruins. (Photo by Nick Nielsen)
Brandon Police Service Media Release - Sept 17
Assault On September 13th, 2025, police were dispatched to the back lane of the 400 block of 10th Street following a report of a physical altercation. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male...
Sep 17, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Jacobson embraces year of firsts, new responsibilities
When Jaxon Jacobson looks around the Wheat Kings' dressing room, he sees something he's never seen before in his career: multiple players younger than him. Always at least one step ahead of his age gr...
Sep 17, 2025 Jaxon Jacobson finishes off a pretty passing play with a slick backhander against the Swift Current Broncos. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
News Headlines - Wednesday, September 17
Four new schools will be built in Manitoba under a new jobs agreement the province has signed with Manitoba Building Trades. One of the K to 8 schools will go up in southwest Brandon. Premier Wab Kine...
Sep 17, 2025
Liberals will table the federal budget on Nov. 4 - The Canadian Press
Finance Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says the Liberals will table the federal budget on November 4. The long-awaited spending plan will be the federal Liberals' first under Prime Minister Mark ...
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MB government expands RSV antibody program for infants
The Manitoba government is expanding the pediatric respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunoprophylaxis program to include all infants born during the RSV season. Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Min...
Sep 16, 2025 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
Brandon Police Service Media Release - Sept 16
IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested for IPDA. They were held in BPS detention cells and will be released once sober. Possession of a Weapon / Po...
Sep 16, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
