Author Archives: Rob Mahon
School Trustee nomination period begins today
As a new school year is set to begin, so too is a new election period for a position with the Brandon School Division. From now until 4:30 PM next Wednesday, September 10, the official nomination peri...
Sep 04, 2025
Dauphin RCMP arrest two after firearm threat via video chat
A 16-year-old boy and a 49-year-old woman face multiple charges after Dauphin RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Davidson Avenue West in Dauphin. In a release, police said the search war...
Sep 04, 2025
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog, September 1
And now everybody gets a moment to take a few deep breaths... An almost relentless stretch of hockey came to an end for the Brandon Wheat Kings today as they wrapped up their training camp with the Bl...
Sep 01, 2025
Team Black rides early lead to victory in Black and Gold Game
If the goal of an intersquad game is to be as close as possible, the team-makers for the Brandon Wheat Kings did a terrific job for the 2025 Black and Gold Game. Team Black got out to the initial lead...
Sep 01, 2025
Young Ellingsen playing like seasoned veteran in first WHL training camp
Levi Ellingsen's first WHL training camp comes as something of a full-circle moment. He can remember watching WHL camps as a youngster, including those of his hometown Tri-City Americans when his brot...
Aug 31, 2025
Surkan, Ralph shine as Team Gold wins prospects game
In their first opportunity to show their skills against an opponent comprised solely of their peers, a group of young guns rose to the occasion in the Wheat Kings' prospects game. Their highest drafte...
Aug 31, 2025
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog August 30
There are some people out there who might feel slightly guilty about being as happy as I am to be at hockey rink in August, especially during the hottest week of the month so far. I am not one of thos...
Aug 30, 2025
Hlinsky a quick study ahead of first WHL season
On the ice and off the ice, not a lot of things startle Adam Hlinsky. On the ice it's because of his calm nature, vision, smooth skating, and experience. Off the ice, it's because despite his youth he...
Aug 30, 2025
Tempo starts high as Wheat Kings' camp begins
It had chaotic moments, impressive moments, and even a handful of funny moments, but the opening evening of Wheat Kings camp didn't have a lot of slow moments. The pace was up right out of the gate fo...
Aug 28, 2025
Auditor General releases report on Westlake-Gladstone cybersecurity incident
Manitoba's Auditor General has released reports into several allegations of wrongdoing in Manitoba RM's including one in the WestMan area. In a release today, Auditor General Tyson Shtykalo offered so...
Aug 28, 2025
