Curfew Breach leads to Drug Charge At 4:04am, on the 22nd, Police conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of Pacific Ave. A passenger in the vehicle was found to be on an Undertaking with a curfew condition. Search of the subject after arrest, revealed him to be in possession of a number of Xanax pills without having a prescription for them. The 30yr old was lodged in cells to appear in Court in the morning. Warrant of Arrest Just after midnight on Saturday, March 22nd Police were called to the 1600 block of Princess Ave for a belligerent, intoxicated male, who had thrown a brick at someone. The 36yr old male was located and found to have 3 outstanding Warrants for his arrest. He was lodged at the Bps cells to appear in Court in the morning.

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 are excited to bring hockey fans a night to remember with the highly anticipated Legends Game on March 12th at Westoba Place. The evening kicks off with a WHL showdown between the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Saskatoon Blades at 6:00 PM, followed by an unforgettable exhibition featuring NHL greats. One ticket grants access to both games, making this a must-see event for fans of all ages. Confirmed legends include: Bryan Trottier, Bernie Nicholls, Brian Propp, Kevin Stevens, Cliff Ronning, Duane Sutter, Dave Ellett, and Billy Smith, Tickets can be purchased here. Canadian Wrestling's Elite will be holding shows in Rivers (Sat May 24) and Sioux Valley (Sun May 25). Headlining the card will be TNA Wrestling Legend "Cowboy" James Storm! For tour detail and information as it becomes available visit www.cwecanada.ca. The Brandon AAA U18 Wheat Kings opened up their 2024-2025 playoffs against the Eastman Selects at the J&G Homes Arena with a 4-3 OT victory to take a 1-0 lead in the 1st round of the best of 5 playoffs in the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League. Cole Dupuis notched the OT winner. Game 2 goes Monday evening in Beausejour. The Brandon Female AAA U18 Wheat Kings inaugural season in the MFHLU concluded Saturday night as the team dropped a thrilling 3-2 OT loss to the Yellowhead Chiefs in their best of 5 series. Stick Fix Brandon specializes in Hockey Stick Shaft Repairs, using HockeyStickMan's tried and true SRS technology. They also carry Pro Blackout sticks and come in Junior, Intermediate, and Senior sizes, with any different curves available. BU Bobat basketball player Sultan Haider Bhatti was named a Canada West First Team All-Star. Philipp Lauter, volleyball, is a Canada West Second Team All-Star. The U SPORTS Men's Volleyball Championship will be held in Brandon, at the Healthy Living Centre, from March 14–16, 2025. Trevor Winter is looking to start a senior men's basketball league in Brandon starting on April 6, 2025. A 9 game season with year end single elimination tournament is being proposed. Interested party's are asked to message him for details trwinter@icloud.com  

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.