American entertainer Steve-O (aka Stephen Glover) in a promo photo. Jackass Superstar Steve-O will be  bringing his brand new multimedia comedy "The Crash and Burn" tour to Brandon, MB on  September 20 at the WMCA. "I’ve made a lot of bad decisions, and few were worse than the ones I made for my new 'Crash And Burn' tour," Steve-O (aka Stephen Glover) says in a promo for ticket sales. "What’s so fun about this new multimedia show is that you don’t just hear the ridiculous stories of my latest, dumbest, unbelievably naughty exploits, you see them happen for yourself, completely uncensored." He will also be holding a show in Winnipeg at the Burton Cummings Theatre on September 19, 2025. Presale tickets for the Brandon show will be available soon.

The final round matchup has been finalized  in the THHL In the West Division Final, the Virden Oil Kings swept  their best on 5 series against the Hartney Blues. Over in the East Division Final, the Rivers Jets won the first 2-games in their best of 5-series against the Killarney Shamrocks before Killarney came storming back to win the next 3. BU Bobcats basketball player Sultan Haider Bhatti was named to the U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian team. Brandon resident, and former Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA goalie, Mason Lobreau won his 100th MJHL game this past week. Lobreau is in his third and final season with the Neepawa Titans. The MJHL playoffs kick-off this coming weekend. The East Division will feature a matchup between the Dauphin Kings and Waywayseecappo Wolverines, while the Northern Manitoba Blizzard will tangle with the Neepawa Titans. The U SPORTS Men's Volleyball Championships takes place in Brandon at the Healthy Living Centre, starting on March 21. The host Brandon University Bobcats will face the top-ranked Winnipeg Wesmen starting at 6pm on the 21st. Assiniboine Cougars volleyball athlete, Kylee Peake, has been selected as an all-Canadian by the Canadian College Athletic Association. This is the first time that an Assiniboine athlete has been recognized as an All-Canadian. (Assiniboine College News). Assiniboine Cougars Rachel Halldorson was selected the goalie for the 2025 @ACHAWomensD2 All-Athletic First Team. The Brandon AAA U18 Wheat Kings eliminated the Southwest Cougars from post-season action Saturday night as they swept the best of 5-series. The Wheat Kings will now prepare to face the winner of the Winnipeg Wild/Winnipeg Bruins series in the league final in the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League. In the annual EishockeyNews awards,  Brandon's Nolan Ritchie was named Player of the Year in the Oberliga South, a  second level of pro ice hockey in Germany. Nolan capped off his first season in Germany with 84 points in 45 games, making him both the top scorer and leading goal scorer of the Oberliga South. He was also selected for the All-Star Team. Another Brandon resident Calder Anderson also had a fantastic season, finishing just behind Ritchie in second place on the top scorers’ list with 81 points in 43 games. His performance was good enough to earn him a spot in the Oberliga South All-Star Team. Both skaters were members of the Heilbronner Falken team.

The Brandon Wheat Kings have secured a spot in the WHL playoffs. Following this afternoons game in Calgary, they will have six remaining regular season games to close out the season. Assiniboine Cougars volleyball athlete, Kylee Peake, has been selected as an all-Canadian by the Canadian College Athletic Association. This is the first time that an Assiniboine athlete has been recognized as an All-Canadian. Full story here. The Brandon AAA U18 Wheat Kings swept their first round playoff matchup against the Eastman Selects, winning three strait in the best of 5 series. In the second round of the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League playoffs, the Wheat Kings will now tackle the Southwest Cougars with the first game taking place Tuesday, March 11 at J&G Homes Arena. Brandon’s Cayden Glover was recently named a first-team all-star in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.  In his final season of junior hockey, Glover had an impressive 33 goals in 38-games before an injury sidelined him on January 31 in a game against the Virden Oil Capitals. Assiniboine College hockey team have officially clinched a spot at the 2025 ACHA Nationals in St. Louis which kicks off on Friday, March 21. NHL Shooting Coach Tim Turk will be in Brandon April 1 - 3 hosting a co-ed shooting camp for all ages from u9-u18. You can register here. Here is a link to Tim’s Website: https://www.timturkhockey.com/ BU Bobcats basketball player Sultan Haider Bhatti was recently named a Canada West First Team All-Star, while Bobcat volleyball player Philipp Lauter was recognized as a  Canada West Second Team All-Star. In the Tiger Hills Hockey League, four teams remain in the hunt for the league title. In the East Division Final (Best of 5), Rivers leads Killarney 2 games to 0. Virden also sports a 2-0 series lead in their best of 5 series against Hartney.  

The 2025 Rockin’ The Fields Of Minnedosa will be held on August 1-3. In early November, organizers of the annual event revealed the first round of the 2025 lineup which includes the Headstones, Loverboy,  Glass Tiger,  I Mother Earth, Trooper,  Haywire, Bif Naked, & Streetheart. This morning they announced the full lineup of artists at this year's event. Wide Mouth Mason, Honeymoon Suite, and Lee Aaron were among the more notable names added to the festival. Three tribute bands were also added: Ultimate Escape (Journey), Deb of Roses (Bon Jovi), and Dreams & Rumors' (Fleetwood Mac). Adding to the music, RFM provides great onsite vendors, camping opportunities and other activities. The festival site itself features an amphitheater with built in bench and folding chairs overlooking the main stage and lake.  With hot showers, vendors, ice, camping, water and septic service, garbage and recycling pick up, onsite security and first aid there are many ways to keep yourself comfortable.

What started as a memorable celebration for their second-born daughter’s baptism has now become a small family business bringing joy and sweetness to events across Brandon. Inspired by their childhood memories of cotton candy in the Philippines, where the sweet treat was a staple at parks, churches, and street vendors, this husband-and-wife team saw an opportunity to introduce a nostalgic and fun addition to local celebrations. “Cotton candy has always been a big part of our childhood,” they shared. “Every time we had one, we shared it with our family and siblings. In the Philippines, it was common to have cotton candy, sweets, or ice cream stands at private celebrations, but here in Brandon, we noticed that no one included it in their events. That’s what gave us the idea to start our small business named "Colorful Sweet by JJ.” To balance out the sweetness, they decided to add popcorn to their offerings, catering to both kids and those who are kids at heart. Today, they provide rental services for popcorn and cotton candy machines, ensuring that every event they serve is filled with delicious treats and cherished memories. Currently, their business focuses on popcorn and cotton candy rentals, but they are looking to expand their offerings. “We’re looking forward to adding more sweetness that will cater to everyone’s preferences,” they said. Their rental service is comprehensive, providing not just the machines but also an operator for each booking, ensuring that guests can enjoy freshly made snacks without the hassle. They also offer a wide variety of flavors, giving clients plenty of options to make their events even more special. For popcorn lovers, the available flavors include: White Cheddar Jalapeño Cheese Cheddar Cheese Sour Cream For cotton candy enthusiasts, they offer: Blue Raspberry Green Apple Pink Vanilla Orange Grape Bubblegum The business has already served a variety of clients, catering to events such as business and store openings, birthdays, weddings, baptisms, family days, and graduations. “Whatever gathering you have—if you want to add some sweetness and crunch—we can always be there,” they said. By bringing these nostalgic treats to local events, this family-run business is not just serving snacks but also creating moments of joy, reminiscent of childhood memories. With plans to expand their offerings, they are excited to continue spreading sweetness to even more celebrations in the future.