Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Dauphin RCMP arrest alleged road rager with knife, cocaine
A 29-year-old man from Valley River faces seven charges, including assault with a weapon, after an alleged road rage incident in Dauphin early this morning. According to Dauphin RCMP, they got a call ...
Oct 08, 2025
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog, October 8
Raise your hand if you predicted at the start of the season that, by the time of Thanksgiving weekend, the Brandon Wheat Kings would be in last place and still in pursuit of their first victory of the...
Oct 08, 2025
Late push, feistiness not enough for Wheat Kings against Blades
A late burst of offense for the Wheat Kings came too late against the Saskatoon Blades. By the time they got their offensive legs underneath them, the game was too far out of reach. Luke Mistelbacher,...
Oct 05, 2025
Wheat Kings blanked by Oil Kings
When the game was over, Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray summed it up rather succinctly: "When it rains it pours." The Edmonton Oil Kings poured it on against the Wheat Kings on Saturday, Oc...
Oct 04, 2025
Vincent Massey High School evacuated due to email threat
The Brandon Police service announced on their social media today they had responded to a threat at Vincent Massey High School in Brandon. According to police, the threat was sent in via email. They co...
Oct 03, 2025
Former Manitoba RCMP officer charged with breach of trust, theft
A complaint involving a former Portage RCMP officer has led to charges, according to a release from Manitoba RCMP. In their release, RCMP said the charges stem from a complaint dating back to November...
Oct 03, 2025
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog October 3
As Mark Twain once said, history doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes. Now it's up to the Brandon Wheat Kings to decide what verse they're going to base their season off of. For example, last sea...
Oct 03, 2025
Brandon Police Service Media Release October 2
IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested for IPDA. They were held in Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells to be released once sober. Break &a...
Oct 02, 2025
Province officially introduces legislation to detain intoxicated persons longer
The provincial government officially introduced a previously discussed piece of legislation today that would allow for longer detention of intoxicated persons. In a release, Housing, Addictions and Ho...
Oct 02, 2025
Province plans for potential postal postponements
With job action looming for Canada Post workers, the Manitoba government has announced it has a plan to keep certain kinds of mail flowing if a work shutdown should occur. In a release, the province a...
Oct 01, 2025
