Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Province provides funding for youth initiative in Portage la Prairie
The provincial government is providing $400,000 in new funding for an initiative in Portage la Prairie that will help young people struggling with mental health, addictions, or homelessness. Housing, ...
Jun 10, 2025
16-year-old arrested at Neelin High School
Brandon Police are reassuring the public there is no longer any threat after an arrest and temporary lockdown at Neelin High School early this afternoon. According to police, they responded to a "repo...
Jun 10, 2025
RCMP: Quebec woman dies in car crash near Virden
A 68-year-old woman from Quebec is dead and four other people are in hospital after a serious crash between an SUV and a truck on the afternoon of June 9, RCMP announced today. In a release, Virden sa...
Jun 10, 2025
VIDEO: Goaltender Joffrey Chan talks joining the Wheat Kings with Rob Mahon
The Brandon Wheat Kings selected just one goaltender in their most recent WHL Prospects Draft, and that was St. George's Prep goaltender Joffrey Chan. He talked with Rob Mahon, voice of the Wheat King...
Jun 10, 2025
Brandon School Division students to visit World War battlefields
On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, the provincial government has announced a new pilot program to help ensure a new generation of students has an appreciation for the history of the World Wars. In a re...
Jun 06, 2025
4H highway cleanup event to take place this weekend
If your weekend plans include highway travel, the provincial government is asking you to take a little extra care this coming weekend. In a release this afternoon, the province said crews of young peo...
Jun 06, 2025
McCreary woman arrested for assault with firearm
A 38-year-old woman from McCreary faces multiple charges, many of them related to firearms, after an arrest by Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP. According to an RCMP release, they were called at about 2:45 AM on...
Jun 06, 2025
Manitoba Museum among latest locations in provincial measles update
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care has identified two new locations of exposure to measles, and are warning the public, especially those who were there at select times, to monitor for symptom...
Jun 06, 2025
Premier offers congratulations to first responders, donors, on Day of Caring
What Premier Wab Kinew called a "challenging time" for the province of Manitoba has also helped out bring out the best in some of the province's citizens. The Premier offered an update on the wildfire...
Jun 05, 2025
Manitoban government attempting to recruit American healthcare workers
A new marketing campaign from the Government of Manitoba will soon be underway, but it won't be Manitobans that see it up close. The provincial government launched a new campaign this week in Michigan...
Jun 04, 2025
