BRANDON – The buzz is building towards the start of another exciting season on campus for the Brandon University Bobcats. Season ticket packages are now on sale with special incentives in store for Bobcat supporters. QUICK FACTS: Brandon's best sports value. Bobcat Athletics provides the most affordable prices to watch your favourite athletes. Season ticket covers 40 basketball and volleyball home games. Less than $2.50 per-game average. Rewards card for all season ticket holders with discounts and special offers from 12 sponsors More in-game promos and prize give aways than ever before. "Our community partners have really stepped up to the plate to give season ticket holders even more bang for their buck," said Athletic Director Russ Paddock. BU Athletics, in conjunction with 12 participating partners, are pleased to unveil a new Rewards Card for all 2017-18 season ticket holders. Each card is good for discounts and special offers from the following Rewards Card Partners: Smitty's Sportsline Lounge; Joe Beeverz Bar & Grill; Brandon Source Sports; two farm kids Natural Foods; Pita Pit; A&W; Pantages Salon and Spa; Pharmasave; Montana's; NAPA AUTOPRO West and South End Service; Booster Juice and Taco Time. Season ticket holders also receive a complimentary Bobcat Nation t-shirt with their purchase. There are even better deals in store for fans that act fast. The first 200 season ticket holders will be treated to a series of other outstanding offers including a $25 gift certificate from Smitty's Sportsline Lounge, a one-time 10 per cent off coupon from Brandon's Heritage Coop, a free XL four topping pizza from Pizza Hotline and a 2-for-1 green fee at Shilo Country Club. The special coupon offer does not apply to youth season tickets. Fans can pick up their season tickets from the front desk of the Healthy Living Centre, with the same outstanding deal as last season. Adult season passes are $100; seniors, BU staff, faculty and alumni pay $75 while youth (age 14-17) are $50. Season passes bring fans 40 exciting basketball and volleyball games through 2017–18, which is amazing value. Kids 13-and-under can catch all Bobcat home games for free, as can all current BU students. All the action gets underway on October 27 when the Bobcat volleyball teams welcome the Saskatchewan Huskies for their Canada West home opener. The BU basketball teams hit the floor for the first time at the HLC on November 3 against the Victoria Vikes. "I cannot say enough about the passion that our student-athletes, coaches and staff have for providing our community with an amazing product to enjoy," added Paddock. "If you have never been a Bobcat season ticket holder before, now is the time. You will not be disappointed with the exciting entertainment we provide at an affordable price." Flex packs are also available with the ticket coupons allowing fans to attend any home game they would like. Four-game flex pack tickets can be purchased for $30 and 10 tickets for $70.

The North Central Hockey League has grown by one team, as the Shoal Lake Eagle were accepted back into the league, at the league’s annual meeting yesterday.  All 8 teams who participated in the league last season will return for 20217/18.  The league will consist of one division with each team playing a home-and-home series against each of the other teams for a 16-game schedule.  Games are expected to begin the 2nd week of November.  A team from The Pas had also applied to join the league and their application was voted down by league representatives.

Calling all bruins fans, the Boston Bruins greats of the past will be in Shilo on Thursday, November the 30th to play a charity game against the Shilo Stags. Shilo Minor Hockey is putting on the event and game time is 6:00 pm at the Gunner Arena in Shilo. The Bruins Alumni have been giving back for more than 39 years and have raised more than $5 million for charities. General admission tickets are $40. For ticket information please see poster below. The Bruins roster includes some of the top Bruins players of all time including: Ray Bourque Rick Middleton Terry O'Reilly Al Iafrate Bob Sweeney Charlie Simmer Tom Fergus Chris Nilan(may play with the stags) *additional names to be added in the near future.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Manitoba On Saturday, September 23, 2017, at approximately 05:45 am, the Virden RCMP received a report of a structure fire located on 7th Avenue in Virden. The fire began in one building and spread to two others before being brought under control. Three buildings suffered extensive damage. RCMP believe the fire to be deliberately set. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Virden RCMP at 204-748-2046 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). The Westman RCMP, Brandon Major Crimes Unit and the Office of the Fire Commissioner continue to investigate.

9/13- CWE Presents The Pick Your Poison Tour Ft WWE Legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts With each and every tour across the country of Canada Canadian Wrestling's Elite continues to grow bigger and bigger with the expansion into more Canadian markets and bringing Canadian wrestling fans the biggest stars of professional wrestling of the past and present. It is with great excitement and great honour CWE announces December 26th-January 15th it presents arguably the biggest star to ever tour with the company existentially in WWE Hall Of Fame Inductee and pro wrestling and pop culture icon Jake "The Snake" Roberts! When you talk about legends that transcend the realm of professional wrestling the iconic Jake "The Snake" Roberts does just that as a true household name across the globe. With one of the most publicly made known battles with his personal demons to one of the most heart warming success stories ever told in the entertainment world ever Jake "The Snake" Roberts is a true legend in every sense of the word and will now tour Canada for the first time ever on the independent level for Canadian Wrestling's Elite. From being one of the biggest wrestling stars of 80s responsible for putting wrestling on a global scale, to his time in WCW, to his heartbreaking story in the featured film Beyond The Mat, to his road to recovery with Diamond Dallas Page, and DDP Yoga, to his redemption story and his long overdue induction into the WWE Hall of Fame Jake "The Snake" Roberts has touched millions of lives for multiple generations. Now CWE and Canadian wrestling fans will have the opportunity to meet the legend himself over 21 events on The Pick Your Poison as Jake Roberts will be on hand each night meeting and greeting fans as well as making a special cameo appearance on the live events as well. Meet Jake "The Snake" Roberts on the following dates in Brandon and area. Jan 8- Virden, MB Jan 9- Souris, MB Jan 10- Brandon, MB This is just the beginning of many talent announcements so stay posted to www.cwecanada.ca for more upcoming announcements!