Category Archives: News
City of Brandon puts call out for rain garden applications
The 2026 Residential Rain Garden program from the City of Brandon is now open for applications. According to a release from the City, they're partnering with Central Assiniboine Watershed District and...
Aug 14, 2025 Image courtesy City of Brandon
Evacuation orders ending in latest Fire Bulletin
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises there is a low fire danger in the majority of the province, with pockets of moderate fire danger in the southern and central areas, and a mix of moderate and high...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release August 13
IPDA On August 12th at approximately 11:47 PM, a report was received regarding a male attempting to gain entry into a residence in the 500 block of 17th Street via the door. The suspect then left the ...
Aug 14, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Wheat Kings 20-year-olds set after Michels moves up commitment
With training camp fast approaching, the Brandon Wheat Kings were facing down a difficult decision on their 20-year-olds for the second season in a row. Before they could really grapple with that deci...
Aug 13, 2025 Nicholas Johnson is the lone returning 2005-born player for the Wheat Kings as training camp approaches. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Brandon School Division sets date for byelection
A byelection to replace a school trustee will take place in Brandon on Thursday, October 16. The Board Trustee position in Ward #1 (City of Brandon) was vacated after the resignation of former Trustee...
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Prairie Mountain Health seeks donations for Elkwood Manor
Prairie Mountain Health has big plans for a personal care home in Elkhorn, and they're hoping the community will help them realize those plans. They've announced plans to start fundraising for an acce...
Aug 13, 2025 Image courtesy Prairie Mountain Health
RCMP arrest suspect in fatal Keeseekoowenin shooting
A man sought by RCMP in the death of a 33-year-old woman on Keeseekoowenin First Nation has turned himself in to police, RCMP said. Police announced today that Frank La Forge had turned himself in to ...
Aug 12, 2025 Image courtesy RCMP
Brandon Police Service Media Release - Aug 12th
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...
Aug 12, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
News Headlines - Tuesday, August 12th
Nominations are closed and three candidates are running in the Spruce Woods byelection...Ray Berthelette for the NDP, Stephen Reid for the Liberals, and Colleen Robbins for the Conservatives. The vote...
Aug 12, 2025
In the Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog August 11
Sometimes, two weeks can absolutely fly by. I suspect, however, that for both myself and the people dedicated enough to be reading a junior hockey blog in August, the next two weeks might drag on just...
Aug 11, 2025 Nicholas Johnson is back for his 20-year-old season with the Brandon Wheat Kings, despite securing a college commitment with Ferris State. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
