The Westman Journal, previously known as the Wheat City Journal, was a weekly community newspaper printed in Brandon, Manitoba. Its founder and former publisher is Bruce Penton. It provided Brandon-based, people-oriented news and sports. Last Publisher: Nancy Johnson Last Editor: Brandi Pollock The paper's first issue was released on April 25, 2002, under the name Wheat City Journal. In 2004, the Wheat City Journal was purchased by Glacier Media. In 2009, the paper's name was changed to the Westman Journal. It ceased its operations on April 29, 2019. References External links Westman Journal Weekly newspapers published in Manitoba Mass media in Brandon, Manitoba Publications established in 2002 2002 establishments in Manitoba Defunct newspapers published in Manitoba Defunct weekly newspapers Publications disestablished in 2019