Brandon's Cole Slobodian scored his first career goal Saturday night for the Portland Winterhawks. Slobodian suited up in 5-playoff games last season with the Winterhawks. what a beauty it was 🥶 pic.twitter.com/DKdBzRUxBD — Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) February 16, 2025 Playoffs are now underway in the Tiger Hills Hockey League. Winners in 3 of the 4 Quarter-Finals have already been determined as Minnedosa eliminated Carberry, Hartney dispatched Souris, and Melita upended Deloraine in their best of 3 series. The series between Neepawa and MacGregor is currently tied at one a piece with game 3 slated for Monday night in MacGregor. Former Brandon Wheat King Brenden Walker captured the regular season scoring title in the South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League. Walker amassed an impressive 61 points in 16 games with the Ste Anne Aces. Like the THHL, playoffs have already started in the SEMHL. Former Wheat Kings Jordan Depape and Darren Bestland are also members of the Aces team. Rivers will play host this upcoming weekend (Feb 20-23) to the Female U18 Rural A& B Provincials. Nine teams will compete, in the 2-different divisions, including the Female U18 Brandon Wheaties. Century 21 Brandon recently held their 14th Annual Easter Seals Bonspiel which raised $9,500 for the charity. The BIRT Cup announced  the 2025 charitable recipients for the IG Wealth Management Bobcat BIRT Cup set for July 4 at Wheat City Golf Course including: Bobcat student-athlete, Boissevain Golf Club, Carberry Splash Park, Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame relocation, Pilot Mound Golf Course, Treherne hockey rink upgrades, Westman Ski Club, and the Wheat City Tennis Club. Several members (Sydney Sass, Chloe Kachur, Danica Averill) of the Brandon Wheat Kings U18 Female hockey team were in Winnipeg over the long-weekend participating in the annual women’s under-18 Program of Excellence top-68 camp. Additional information on the camp can be found here. Brandon's EVO Golf (Austin Dobrescu) will be partnering with the Popular Ridge Golf Course for the 2025 golf season. EVO Golf will be managing the Pro Shop, as well as providing lessons, clinics, junior camps and more

The Keystone Centre is thrilled to announce that the award-winning Canadian country group, Hunter Brothers, will be making a highly anticipated stop in Brandon as part of their ‘25 Homegrown Nights Tour’. The group will take the stage at Westoba Place at the Keystone Centre on June 11, 2025 for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music, harmonies, and energy. Hailing from Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Hunter Brothers have captivated audiences across Canada with their signature harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and electrifying performances. Known for chart-topping hits such as Born and Raised, Lost, and Hard Dirt, the brothers have solidified themselves as one of the most exciting acts in Canadian country music today. Tickets for the ‘25 Homegrown Nights Tour’ go on sale Friday, February 14 at 10AM, with an exclusive fan pre-sale beginning Wednesday, Feb 12 at 10AM. Fans can secure their seats by visiting the Keystone Centre Box Office or purchasing online at Ticketmaster.ca. For more information about this event and other upcoming shows at the Keystone Centre, visit keystonecentre.com or follow us on social media for the latest updates.

Country music fans in Brandon are in for a treat this Valentine's Day as rising star Brayden King brings his "Stayin' Wild Tour" to The 40 on February 14, 2025. The concert, featuring special guest Emma Peterson, is set to start at 9:00 PM CST at The 40, located at 210 18th Street North. Other stops on the tour include Winnipeg, Calgary, Regina, Vancouver & more. Standing at an impressive 6'9", Brayden King hails from Weyburn, Saskatchewan, and has been making waves in the country music scene. He gained national attention by earning a "Golden Ticket" on Season 21 of American Idol and has since released three singles that reached the Top 100 on Canadian Country Radio in 2023. His energetic performances have graced stages at notable events like the Calgary Stampede and Country Thunder Calgary Music Festival. For more information about the event and to stay updated on future performances, you can visit Brayden King's official website. Tickets for the Brandon show can be purchased here. Don't miss this opportunity to experience Brayden King's high-energy show and celebrate Valentine's Day with some great country music.

The annual Dakota Nation Winterfest 2025 took place from January 30 to February 2 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba and the event attracted thousands of attendees from across the province. In a shift from previous years, organizers focused on sports and recreational activities, including hockey, basketball, volleyball, moccasin games, a pool tournament, and monster bingo. Notably, the pow wow, talent show, and jamboree were not part of this year's lineup due to financial considerations. The event's success underscores its significance as a major gathering for Indigenous sports and culture in Manitoba. For a glimpse into the festivities, Scramble Studio captured the following images for bdnmb.ca.

The Snowed In Comedy Tour, now in its sixteenth year, is set to bring laughter to Brandon, Manitoba, on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, located at 205 20th Street. wmca.ca This year's lineup features four acclaimed comedians: Dan Quinn: Winner of the Just for Laughs Canadian Comedy Competition, known for opening for comedians like Rob Schneider and Russell Peters. Paul Myrehaug: Winner of the Great Canadian Laugh Off, bringing his unique comedic style to the stage. Pete Zedlacher: A six-time nominee for the Canadian Comedian of the Year and winner of Sirius XM’s Top Comic, with multiple appearances at Montreal's Just For Laughs Festival. Erica Sigurdson: With over 70 appearances on CBC's "The Debaters," Erica adds her sharp wit and observational humor to the mix. Tickets are available for purchase through the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium's website. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a night of top-tier comedy in Brandon. For more information about the tour and its performers, visit the official Snowed In Comedy Tour website.