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Marie “Buddy” Ardron died peacefully in her sleep on October 30, 2026, at Dinsdale Personal Care Home, with her children beside her. Born in Brandon, Manitoba, in 1932, she married Wesley Lloyd Ardron in 1951, and they…
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a Public Utilities Board report indicates the province needs one combustion power turbine for Brandon, rather than the three Manitoba Hydro recommended. The proposal would reduce the…
The UBC Thunderbirds defeated the Bobcat women in a one-sided game, leaving Maddy Shackleton to take a few moments afterward to collect her thoughts. The result was reported Friday night, Nov. 13. The available game…
Brandon University will induct Doug Roach, eight individuals in total and two teams into the Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wall of Fame on Sunday. Roach is being recognized for his longstanding contribution to sports…
The Brandon Sun presents a retrospective look at local sports history for November 14. This feature article revisits past athletic events and milestones that shaped the community's sporting landscape. Readers are…
Dawson Pratt led UBC past the Brandon University Bobcats in a five-set match Friday night. Pratt proved decisive in the closing stages, helping the Thunderbirds secure the victory on the road. The result came in a…
Brandon University has reported a record number of Indigenous students. The milestone highlights increased Indigenous representation among the university’s student population in Brandon, Manitoba. The announcement did…
Max Dawson returned to the U18 Brandon Wheat Kings from the Waywayseecappo Wolverines of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and made an immediate impact. He helped Brandon secure a 6-2 win over the Winnipeg Bruins on…
The Brandon Wheat Kings are set to face the Wenatchee Wild in a Western Hockey League matchup in Brandon. The preview identifies the two teams but provides no further game details. The contest is part of the…
The Brandon Sun’s Nov. 13 sports-history feature looks back at local sports events and milestones from this date in previous years. It is a retrospective rather than a report on a new game or development. The item is…
Brandon Bobcats setter Grant Wilson says setters often reach their peak late in their Canada West volleyball careers. The Bobcats are preparing to face the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, with the matchup…
The Brandon Wheat Kings are set to host the Wenatchee Wild at Assiniboine Credit Union Place in Brandon on Friday night, Nov. 13. The American club is expected to make scoring difficult, so Brandon will need to find…
Referee Kevin Newton will be inducted into the BU Wall of Fame in Brandon this evening, becoming the first honouree recognized on the Healthy Living Centre court. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, at the…
Federal government officials visited Brandon, Manitoba, on Thursday to promote affordability measures in the federal budget released the previous week. A Liberal MP highlighted the measures during the visit. The event…
The organization Waves of Hope has received a surprise honour, as reported by the Brandon Sun. This recognition highlights the group's ongoing contributions and impact within the local community. While specific details…
A vehicle collision in Brandon has led to criminal charges related to the trafficking of stolen goods. According to the Brandon Sun, local authorities investigated the incident following the crash, resulting in the…
A man who ran a red light near two schools in Brandon while fleeing police after stealing from a Giant Tiger store in July has been sentenced to 285 days in jail. The sentence was handed down on Thursday, Nov. 12. The…
Brandon is conducting a homeless count this morning to help determine what support its most vulnerable residents need. Volunteers are asking people, “Where did you sleep last night?” The count provides the city with…
A 23-year-old driver was charged after a police pursuit ended in a collision on Pacific Avenue in Brandon on November 11. Police said the driver had been travelling the wrong way, tried to evade officers and struck…
Brandon University says enrolment rose 2.4 per cent to 3,262 students in 2026-27, marking a second consecutive year of growth. Indigenous student numbers reached a record level for the institution, increasing 6.5 per…
Prairie Mountain Health has added seven nurse practitioners to its primary health-care team, expanding services in communities across western Manitoba. The additions are intended to strengthen access to care across the…
Brandon School Division recorded 671 graduates in June, down from 726 in 2025 but still its second-largest graduating class on record. The figures show a year-over-year decline while keeping the division near its…
A quarter century after his time as a chaotic force for the Brandon Wheat Kings, former professional hockey player Jordin Tootoo reflects on his personal journey. The Brandon Sun reports that Tootoo has successfully…
The Brandon Sun’s Nov. 12 sports retrospective looks back at local sports history. The item is presented as part of the newspaper’s “In Local History” feature, but the available report does not identify the events…
Brandon Fire and Emergency Services recognized employees at a ceremony held at the fire hall on Tuesday. The department presented awards, promotions and service badges to honour staff dedication and service. The Brandon…
The Vincent Massey Vikings defeated the Neelin Spartans 3-0 in the opening match of the best-of-three varsity girls’ volleyball city final. Hannah McGregor led Massey with 10 kills as the team won 25-21, 25-15 and…
Munroop Gill has been named the Canada West athlete of the week following an impressive performance on the basketball court. According to the Brandon Sun, Gill dominated the first quarter of Friday’s game, turning the…
The Brandon Sun argues that Manitoba’s staffing problems require a balanced approach. It warns that applying government “efficiencies” indiscriminately can undermine the services the public needs, rather than producing…
The Crocus Plains varsity hockey team beat the Virden Golden Bears 5-2 on home ice in Brandon on Saturday afternoon, extending its strong start to the 2026-27 Westman High School Hockey League season. The result leaves…
Hundreds of residents gathered in Brandon on Wednesday morning to observe Remembrance Day. Attendees filled the local arena to pay their respects to fallen soldiers and honor those currently serving in the Canadian…
