Get ready for an adrenaline-charged weekend as the RAM Monsters & Mayhem Monster Truck Tour roars into Brandon, Manitoba! From July 25 to 27, 2025, the Outdoor Show Ring at the Keystone Centre will transform into a high-octane arena featuring monster trucks, freestyle motocross, and more Event Schedule Friday, July 25: 7:00 PM Saturday, July 26: 2:00 PM Sunday, July 27: 2:00 PM Each day promises thrilling performances from monster trucks, freestyle motocross riders, and super modified mini monster trucks. Attendees can also enjoy the Pit Party before each show, offering opportunities for monster truck rides and up-close interactions with the vehicles and drivers. Tickets are available online here, by phone at 204-726-3555, or in person at the Keystone Centre Box Office. Don't miss this action-packed event that's perfect for families and motorsport enthusiasts alike. Secure your tickets early to ensure your spot at one of Brandon's most anticipated events of the summer!  

Touch-A-Truck Brandon returns to the grounds at the Keystone Centre on May 31, 2025. Touch-A-Truck Brandon is a unique fundraiser that is an interactive, outdoor, family friendly experience, allowing kids to “touch”, climb, explore and discover all kinds of vehicles in a safe environment. A large variety (over 50) of trucks are on-hand every year including construction, farm, heavy-duty, and emergency vehicles. Once again there will be a QUIET HOUR from 9am-10am, free of sirens, music and honking for those who need it. Delicious food, bouncy castles, special character visits, interactive displays, honking horns will all be available as well. The cost is only $5 per person and payable in cash at the gate. Date/time: Saturday, May 31st from 9-4 (quiet hour 9-10)

Canada Post has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW intends to begin strike activity on Friday, May 23 at 12:00 am local time. Our operations continue as usual at this time. Labour disruption would have lasting impact A labour disruption would affect the millions of Canadians and businesses who rely on the postal service, and deepen the company’s already serious financial situation. It is critical that both parties focus their energies on resolving issues to reach negotiated agreements. In the event CUPW initiates rotating strike activity, Canada Post intends to continue delivering in unaffected areas while working to reach negotiated agreements. Canada Post will work to minimize service disruptions, but customers may experience delays. In the event of a national labour disruption, mail and parcels will not be delivered and no new items will be accepted until the disruption is over. All mail and parcels in our network will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible once operations resume. Postal system must change to compete in today’s delivery market The potential for another strike comes at a critical moment for the postal system. Since 2018, the Corporation has recorded more than $3 billion in losses before tax, and it will post another significant loss for 2024. In early 2025, the Government of Canada announced repayable funding of up to $1.034 billion for Canada Post to prevent insolvency. Negotiations update Canada Post remains committed to reaching collective agreements focused on protecting and enhancing the wages and benefits that are important to our people while reflecting the Corporation’s current realities. Delivery of socio-economic cheques and live animals will continue during a disruption Socio-economic cheques (SECs) for the month of May will be delivered prior to the possibility of any strike activity commencing. Canadians will receive their cheques the same way they normally receive their mail. Canada Post and CUPW have agreed to continue the delivery of socio-economic cheques during any upcoming labour disruption, for eligible and participating government organizations. The agreement ensures government financial assistance delivered by mail will reach seniors and other Canadians who rely on it. Details about SECs for June will be shared shortly. It is also the season for shipping live animals. A process is in place to ensure these deliveries continue during a labour disruption, however, no new shipment will be accepted in affected areas. Stay up to date  Visit canadapost.ca/negotiations for the latest information on negotiations and a list of affected locations in the event of labour disruptions.

The Salamander Summer Music Festival 2025 is set to return to Rideau Park in Brandon, Manitoba from July 18-20. This community-focused festival aims to celebrate the arts, music, and culture, bringing together local talent and providing a vibrant space for artistic expression and community engagement. Festival attendees can look forward to a variety of activities, including live music performances, art workshops, a free kids’ zone, an artisan market, and food trucks. Recently organizers revealed the names of the artists who would be performing at the festival this year. Among the artists scheduled to appear include: THE HAILEYS • Silas Presley Band • Route 10 Collective • Ruzz Guitar Trio • Prince Eddy and the Wrecking Balls • Daelyn Elise • No Fuss • BatBotS • Zach Riley and more. Early bird tickets are on sale until May 23rd — grab yours NOW at salamanderfest.ca For more information and updates, you can visit the Salamander Summer Music Festival website​.

One of the best local events will return next Sunday May 25th Sunday, May 25 - 10am to 4pm FREE EVENT TO ATTEND - hosted by Westman Dreams for Kids Keystone Centre Grounds “Clara” Tent Cash Canteen on site (drinks, hot dogs, chips, etc) Here’s some of the vendors: Be Power Smart! - Manitoba Hydro Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowling - T-Birds Brandon Fire Emergecny Services Brandon Police Servicce Brandon University Mini U Bubble Man - Karl Heinz Bouncers / Obstacle Course - Circle B Fitness Cookie Decorating - Hillbilly Cookies (See the) Dogs - Alliance of Therapy Dogs Glitter Tattoos / Hair Color - H&CO Academy Once Upon a Child Paint/Craft Station Petting Zoo - Ricklyn Farms Plant a Seed - Alternative Garden Centre Science Show - Mad Science Wagon Rides - Easty Huntly Farms Inflatables: Zipline Game Zone Caution Obstacle Course & Slide Leaps and Bounds Ninja Warrior Dome Corn Hole And much more!