Brandon’s Boyd Stadium has won $20,000 in prize money from its Kraft Heinz Project play run.
Read moreMarijuana Billboard Appears In Brandon
On the corner of 18th St. and Park Ave., a billboard prominently advertises for Erbachay, a medicinal marijuana dispensary based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Read moreBrandon University Acquires The Strand
On Monday, December 12th, 2016, Brandon University acquired local historical site, the former Strand Theatre property. The Strand Theatre is located on the 100-block of 10th Street in Brandon’s downtown district, and BU took possession of the property deed from Landmark Cinemas for the price of $1.00 CAD.
Read moreHelping Hands Fundraising Gala
On October 28th, 2013, the Helping Hands Centre of Brandon will be hosting their first fundraising gala, with entertainment from the Brandon University School of Music, and a meal prepared by Red Seal chef Derek Woychyshynwas from Brandon’s Komfort Kitchen.
Read moreBlock definitely rocked
On Friday, September 13th, BUSU’s annual Rock the Block event was held on Rosser Avenue in Downtown Brandon. Flushing last year’s April Wine, My Darkest Days and Down with Webster from our systems were 80’s rockers Helix, rock-turned-country star Dallas Smith, and Saskatchewan’s own Sheepdogs.
Read moreMud Day
On Wednesday September 18th, Assiniboine Community College, paired with their Early Childhood Education program, will be putting on a Mud Day. International Mud Day reaches its fifth year in 2013. It began in Nepal and Australia in 2008, and now happens all over the world. It is to promote outdoor and natural play.
Read moreBrandon Transit on Sundays
Despite Brandon’s modest geographical size and population, public transportation has not always been the most convenient solution for navigating the city…until now! One of the most irritating restrictions of Brandon Public Transit was their Monday to Saturday schedule, to which any frequent patron could attest, but that’s about to change.
Read moreThe weather is never boring in Brandon
After an abnormally cool summer and a recent heat wave to conclude August, Brandonites should anticipate “fairly typical” weather this autumn. Southwestern Manitoba is expected to receive normal temperatures and levels of precipitation throughout the months of September, October, and November, according to The Weather Network’s fall outlook.
Read moreWhat’s happening at ACC
Back to school – I know that for me it’s bittersweet, as this will be my last first day ever! September 4th is the first day for students beginning programs, and second year students will begin classes on Wednesday September 5th.
Read moreRock the Block 2013 is coming up!
What was Brandon’s best outdoor performance of 2012? If you answered Rock the Block, get ready because this year’s event is less than a month away! On September 13th, Rosser Avenuewill be shaken by Rock the Block 2013, proudly presented by the Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU).
Read moreJoin Team BU and Run for a Cure!
Are you up for the challenge? The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure Post-Secondary Challenge is coming up fast, and registration for Team BU is now open!
Read moreThe gauntlet has been tossed: Battle of the Bands 2013!
What is the single most anticipated September block party in Brandon? Rock the Block, of course! And this year could be your band’s turn to open for the entire event!
Read moreBrandon Folk Fest Preview
From July 26th to 28th, the Wheat City is hosting its 29th Annual Brandon Folk, Music and Art Festival. Musical guests this year include Hawksley Workman, Martha Wainwright, Young Folk, Imaginary Cities, Young Pixels, Ingrid Gatin, Oldfolks Home, and many more.
Read moreGreat Big Sea hits Brandon
Is the Manitoba summer too hot for you? Well, you’re in luck! Get ready, Westman—Brandon is about to get splashed by the Great Big Sea!
Read more“The Power of Music”
A new research project is currently being conducted in Brandon which aims to give some insight into music’s effect on our elderly citizens. The project is titled “Music’s Influence on Appetite, Behavior and Sleep in End-of-Life Care” and is being spearheaded by Corey Friesen, a fourth-year piano performance student at Brandon University and music director at Trinity United Church.
Read moreManitoba Summer Fair hits Brandon
Are you looking for a chance to kick back and have a blast with family and friends, and take advantage of the small window of warm weather Brandon can expect later this week? If so, the 2013 Manitoba Summer Fair is the place to be!
Read moreMove over Zellers—Target has arrived!
After months of clearance sales at Zellers prior to its closure late last year, retail giant Target Corporation has arrived. The second largest discount retailer in the United States, Target has recently filled the vacancy at Brandon’s Shoppers Mall, meeting much eager anticipation from the entire Westman region.
Read moreVictoria Ave. the worst road in Manitoba
The Canadian Automobile Association’s Manitoba branch is urging drivers, frustrated or otherwise, to vote online for the worst roads in the province. Among the top ten worst roads in Manitoba this year are seven in Winnipeg, including last year’s champ St. James Street, and Winkler’s 1st Street – and our very own Victoria Avenue leads the way thus far.
Read moreNew union on campus for student employees
There is a new union on the Brandon University campus. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) Local 55601 represents approximately 400 employees at BU, including student assistants and research assistants.
Read moreNew culture coming to Brandon: Permaculture
Unexplored regions of the Great Canadian North are becoming increasingly available for mining and logging developments. A copper mine recently began operation in Grass River Provincial Park and, as other mines pop up all around the park, a logging road is being scheduled to divide it. Suburbia is sprawling onto agricultural land while agricultural lands sprawl into forested land.
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