Mark Boguski and Brody Woodmass, of Brandon, will be competing at the 2025 Brick International Hockey tournament that takes in place in Edmonton each summer. The two forwards (2015 birth-year) have cracked the roster of the Manitoba Jr Ice and will face off against teams from Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Connecticut & more during the week long event (June 30 - July 6). Pro-wrestling returns to Brandon. Canadian Wrestling's Elite recently made an announcement that they would returning to Brandon on Sunday, August 19. The event will feature the Canadian Wrestling's Elite debut of WWE, TNA, & ROH Cruiserweight Legend Brian Kendrick! Additional information to follow in the coming weeks. Over the weekend, Hunter Oakden (Team Manitoba (Wheat City Golf Course) required a one hole playoff to capture the 2025 Golf Manitoba u15 championship over Owen Conrad (Team Manitoba / St. Charles).   Deloraine's Ashton Bell will have a new city to call home for the 2025-26 Professional Women's Hockey League season. She was selected by Vancouver with the first overall pick in the league's expansion draft on Monday. DING DING DING ? We have selected defender Ashton Bell FIRST in the 2025 PWHL Expansion Draft! pic.twitter.com/6PxparCb0L — PWHL Vancouver (@PWHL__Vancouver) June 10, 2025   The Bobcats appointed Kailan Robinson as the full-time women's volleyball head coach following two-year interim gig. "During her tenure as interim head coach, Robinson has been instrumental in recruiting talented student-athletes and has consistently guided the team to be competitive within the highly challenging Canada West conference. Her focus on skill development and tactical play has been a hallmark of her coaching." The Sportsplex Arena Upgrade is right on schedule, and they’re set to pour the concrete for the arena floor on Thursday, June 12, 2025  

Dauphin’s Countryfest Extends Invitation to Wildfire Evacuees from Manitoba, Creighton, and Denare Beach with General Admission Tickets, camping and Parking.   Dauphin, MB – June 9, 2025 – In a gesture of solidarity and community support, Dauphin’s Countryfest is opening its doors to individuals and families from Manitoba, Creighton, and Denare Beach displaced by the recent wildfires. The festival will offer complimentary general admission tickets, camping, and parking to evacuees, providing a weekend of entertainment and respite during this challenging time. "We recognize the immense hardship faced by those displaced from their homes," said Duane McMaster, President of Dauphin’s Countryfest. "We hope that a weekend at Countryfest will provide a brief escape and a chance to create positive memories during this difficult period. It’s our way of saying thank you for the support we’ve received and extending a helping hand." Evacuees wishing to attend Dauphin’s Countryfest are asked to call the office at 2046223700 or email info@countryfest.ca to register. Please note that only a limited amount of general admission tickets, camping and parking passes are available for this initiative, so interested individuals are encouraged to contact us as soon as possible. Towns eligible: -Bissett -Cranberry Portage -Creighton, SK -Denare Beach, SK -Flin Flin •Bakers Narrows •Big Island Lake •Schist Lake •Lake Athapapuskow -Lynn Lake •Marcel Colomb First Nation -Cross Lake •Pimicikamak Cree Nation -Pukatawagan •Mathias Colomb Cree Nation -Sherridon -Snow Lake -Split Lake •Tataskweyak Cree Nation -Nopiming Provincial Park About Dauphin’s Countryfest: Dauphin’s Countryfest is Canada’s longest running country music festival, held June 26 to 29th, 2025 celebrating the best in country music and community spirit.

The 2025 Hope 4 Holden 50/50 Raffle is entering its final stretch with momentum building and the prize pot now exceeding $7,000. Hosted in partnership between the Brandon Wheat Kings Foundation and the Hope 4 Holden Organizing Committee, the raffle supports the Ataxia-Telangiectasia Children’s Project and helps fund research into a rare disease affecting local six-year-old Holden Stewart. Holden was diagnosed in 2021 with Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A‑T), a degenerative disorder that affects movement, coordination, and immune function. With no cure currently available, fundraising efforts like this raffle are vital to supporting promising research and offering families hope for the future. “We’ve been blown away by the support from the community,” said Derrick Stewart, Holden’s dad and one of the organizers. “It’s not easy sharing our story, but the response reminds us we’re not in this alone. Every ticket sold fuels real hope — not just for Holden, but for families facing A‑T across North America. There’s also a strong connection between A‑T and cancer research, so the impact of this fundraiser reaches far beyond one rare disease.” The raffle closes Friday, June 13 at 5:30 PM, and is open to residents of Manitoba aged 18 and older. Tickets can be purchased online at hope4holden5050.com. The campaign is generously supported by 2025 sponsors: Crosier Kilgour, Crane Steel, Shanks Golf, West Hawk Marine, Wheat City Electric, Farm House Consultants, Teranet Manitoba, Cando Rail, Light and Me, Brandon Maintenance, Brandon University, and Four Seasons. To learn more, visit hope4holden.com

Located on Park Ave and 16th Street the all new Kongo's is open for business. Kongo's is a brand new restaurant inside NeXgen Family Entertainment Center! With eight big comfy booths, it's the perfect spot to sit, relax, and chat about all the fun you've had. Whether you just traveled through far away lands in the Hologram Zoo, tackled a VR escape room, or took down a horde of zombies, Kongos is here to refuel you with delicious eats. From delicious pizza, hearty pasta, and tasty apps to fresh salads and sweet treats, there's something for everyone. Come hungry, leave happy!

Technical Producer Brad Smith and Team Lead Vern Riddle are joined alongside Bobcat head coach Grant Wilson. Volleyball Manitoba's 2025 Annual Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony was held Sunday, June 8 in Winnipeg with WCGtv/Westman Communications Group earning volunteer of the year honours. WCGtv has been providing Brandon University Bobcat coverage for close to 40 years and that loyal service was on full display for the entire country to see. A talented crew of 24 staff members – the overwhelming majority being volunteers – assembled to produce 11 matches for the U SPORTS Men's Volleyball Championship – presented by Sunrise Credit Union from March 21-23. Over 200 hours of pre-production went into the lead up for nationals and 13 cameras were utilized during the tournament to provide fans with the best viewing experience possible. Brad Smith served as technical director at nationals and during the Canada West regular season he is in the director's chair. Smith works alongside play-by-play announcer Tyler Crayston to produce 10-minute pre-game shows for each game and together build a rundown that includes graphics and in-house produced videos that feature both the host Bobcats and visiting teams. During the near 40-year run, on-air talent has included Jeremy Sawatzky; legendary basketball coach Jerry Hemmings; former Bobcat volleyball star Brendan White; current Winnipeg Wesmen SID David Larkins, Volleyball Manitoba Hall of Famer Kevin Neufeld and Vegas Golden Knights' broadcast host Daren Millard. Over the last 10 years, Bobcat volleyball alum Pat Thompson has been a staple on Canada West TV broadcasts and was on the call during the historic gold medal match won by the host Bobcats. In the early years of the partnership, WCGtv also teamed up with Assiniboine College media production students to give them an opportunity to develop their skills before heading out into the work force. WCGtv has earned multiple accolades following the 2024-25 season. BU Athletics also honoured the broadcast team with the Bobcat Booster of the Year award back in April. WCG-TV crew list for U SPORTS Men's Volleyball Championship Team Lead/Audio Vern Riddle Technical Producer Brad W. Smith Director Brice Perkins Producer/ISO Director Cole Davenport Technical Director Katrina Spangler Graphics/Assistant Producer Kenzie Jordan Cameras Kevin Spooner Daniel Oluwadare Connor Ramsey Ryan DeGroot Jay Oleson Joshua Kutzan Shawn Cao Jeff Perkins Replay Operators Matt Dunn Carson Kearns Production Assistants Matt Schroeder Keira Stephens Master Control Travis Eilers Cullen Shaluck Administration Terry Wildeman Engineering Support Brad Tesarski Troy McKenzie Assiniboine College Advisor Greg Sherris (Source: BU Bobcat News)