On February 23rd, the Brandon Disc Golf Club (BDGC) announced the upcoming installation of Brandon’s first disc golf course. Project supporters and local government representatives, including Mayor Jeff Fawcett, were in attendance. The club was honoured to receive $8500 from the Westoba Inspire Program. Along with contributions from local businesses and individuals, this funding will bring Brandon’s first permanent disc golf course to Canada Games Park in summer 2025. The project is a collaborative effort with City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services. Sharon Enns, President of the Brandon Disc Golf Club, emphasized the positive impact the 9-hole disc golf course will have on the community and noted it will fill a gap in affordable and accessible recreational activities. “We are thrilled to bring disc golf to Brandon,” said Enns. “It’s an activity enjoyable for all and is easy to play. The course will offer a new, low-cost way for people to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. We can’t wait to see the community get involved and make the most of this addition to our city.” Legacy Westoba CEO and ACU Chief Strategic Project Officer Jim Rediger says this investment represents credit union values and principles. “Supporting organizations like the Brandon Disc Golf Club and the installation of this disc golf course, invests in the health of our community; it provides equitable access to recreation and offers an opportunity for people to connect and build friendships. These are tangible representations of our values and our credit union principles in action,” said Rediger. Installation of the course will begin in spring, with completion anticipated by summer 2025. Enns underscored that disc golf is inclusive and accessible. “If you have access to a Frisbee, you can play disc golf,” Enns explained. “There’s no cost to play the course, so grab a disc and come give it a try. We’re excited to see families and individuals out there, learning and having a great time!” The Brandon Disc Golf Club plans to host tournaments and expects the course to be a popular destination for locals and visitors for years to come. For those wanting to give disc golf a try, Brandon Parks & Recreation offers a free introduction to disc golf through their Fresh Air Fitness series. Club members are also happy to introduce newcomers to the sport. Those interested can contact the club at info@brandondgc.ca or visit brandondgc.ca.

Playoffs in the Manitoba Female Hockey League U18 AAA are now underway. The Brandon Wheat Kings and Yellowhead Chiefs are deadlocked at one game a piece in their best of 5 series. Game 3 in the series takes place in Shoal Lake on February 20, with game 4 back in Brandon (J&G Arena) on February 27. The Brandon Marlins will be holding a 30th anniversary reunion on August 9, 2025. The day will include a golf tournament and a social. Stay tuned to bdnmb.ca for additional event information as it is released. Brandon's Reese Shutte recently committed to play NCAA D1 hockey at Union College starting in the 2027 season. Shutte presently plays for the Westman Wildcats in the Manitoba Female Hockey League U18 AAA. Westman Wildcats would like to congratulate Reese Schutte on her commitment to play hockey at Union College! pic.twitter.com/6enzadkoUz— Westman Wildcats (@westmanAAA) January 15, 2025   WAMMA Brandon - Academy of Mixed Martial Arts will be hosting a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu SUBMISSION ONLY no gi Super Fight event on April 26, 2025 at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Brandon's Brad DeGraeve, a softball umpire, was recently elected to represent Manitoba at this year’s Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, NL in August!. Registration for 13U/15U/18U AAA Marlins Tryouts is now open at brandonminorbaseball.ca. Tryouts are scheduled for April 13-15.   The regular season in the MB U18 AAA Hockey League concluded today. The Brandon Wheat Kings finished atop the league standings with 83 points, one more than the Winnipeg Wild. Saturday, the league announced a number of award winners for the 2024/25 season including Brandon Wheat Kings Travis Mealy taking home honors as the "Coach of the Year". Aiden Lang was named the leagues top defenseman and was also named to the Second All Star Team. Wheat Kings teammate Jonah Lemoine found himself on the First All Star Team.

Manitoba based Country artist Jason Kirkness released his latest album, "What Got Me Here", late last year and has been gaining impressive traction across Canada ever since. We're excited to share that Jason will be performing in Brandon at Houston's Country Roadhouse on Saturday, March 15th 2025. Tickets are available at the door.  Watch: Jason Kirkness on CTV Morning Live Winnipeg Jason's remarkable career as a completely independent artist has included spending 18 weeks on the Canadian Billboard Top 50, and four on the Billboard Active Indicator Chart in the US with his recent single "Anywhere The Night Goes". His Fall 2024 single, "My Vegas", was written with JUNO Award winner, William Prince. Jason has recently unveiled his brand new music video for the lead track of the album, "What Got Me Here". Official Music Video: What Got Me Here 

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.