The City of Brandon invites everyone to a spectacular Canada Day celebration at the Riverbank Discovery Centre on Wed, July 1, 2026. Hosted by the City of Brandon's Parks & Recreation Services, this free community event will be filled with live music and dance, food trucks and market vendors, and family-friendly activitiFestivities begin at 11 a.m., with official opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. The Fusion Credit Union Stage will feature live music and dance performances throughout the event, and food trucks will be open all day. A dedicated kids zone will run from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring bouncy castles, lawn games, face painting, scavenger hunt, arts & crafts and more. Market vendors will be on site from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. And the celebration will conclude with fireworks at dusk. es. “Our Parks & Recreation Team is proud to once again host Canada Day celebrations for the community,” said Heather Reimer, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Services. “We invite everyone to come together, show their Canadian pride, and enjoy a day of fun, connection, and festivities at the Riverbank Discovery Centre!” Parking attendants will be on site to direct traffic at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. Kirkaldy Ave will be closed from 1st St to 18th St to all incoming traffic from approximately 10:45 p.m. – 12:30 a.m to allow for safe egress following the fireworks

The City of Brandon is pleased to welcome residents back to Kinsmen Pool (411 Park St.)  for the 2026 summer season. The pool will open this Friday, June 12 and will be open until Aug. 30. Kinsmen Pool offers a great way to stay active, cool down, and enjoy the summer months with family and friends. Things to know before you go: Children under 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 13 or older The pool is closed daily from 4 to 5 p.m. for maintenance Admission is per swim time slot (not daily admission) Affordable rates are available, including family passes and punch cards Public swim times vary by day and month, with afternoon and evening options available throughout the season. The full schedule is available at brandon.ca/parks-recreation/parks-and-greenspaces/spray-parks-and-paddle-pools. For more information, residents can contact the Kinsmen Pool starting this Friday at 204-730-6896 or email sportsplex@brandon.ca.

 Fusion Credit Union is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with  Dauphin’s Countryfest through a new, three-year sponsorship agreement. The community focused financial institution has been a dedicated supporter of Dauphin’s Countryfest since  inception in 1990.   “Dauphin’s Countryfest has created unforgettable experiences while showcasing the  energy, hospitality and spirit of our communities,” says Mike Csversko, Brand and Business  Development Manager at Fusion Credit Union. “We are incredibly proud to continue  supporting an event that has become such an important tradition for our region and for  country music across Canada.”  The sponsorship includes naming rights to Fusion Credit Union Corral Stage, located on the  hill-top at Dauphin’s Countryfest. The Stage provides the opportunity for established and  emerging artists to showcase their talent to festival attendees and is an integral part of  festival weekend.  Dauphin’s Countryfest says the continued support from Fusion Credit Union has helped  strengthen the festival over the years and has contributed to its long-term success.  “Fusion Credit Union has been an incredible supporter since the very beginning,” says Bob  Gilroy, Vice President at Dauphin’s Countryfest. “Their continued support has important role in helping the festival grow into the iconic event it is today. This partnership  represents a shared commitment to community and we’re grateful for their support.”  With this new sponsorship agreement, Fusion continues to invest in partnerships and  initiatives that enhance quality of life and contribute to the long-term success of the  communities it serves.  “Events like Countryfest help create the kind of communities people want to be a part of,”  said Csversko. “They create opportunities for people to come together, generate economic  activity throughout the region and leave lasting memories for generations of festival goers.”  For more information on Dauphin’s Countryfest, visit countryfest.ca 

Great news for movie lovers in Westman, the Shamrock Drive In in Killarney recently announced that they are opening for the season on Friday, June 26. They also announced their first feature film for the 2026 season; PROJECT HAIL MARY. Concession includes popcorn, drinks, candy, nachos and cheese and more. The sound is transmitted straight to your car stereo through their FM transmitter on 88.3 FM. The Drive In re-opened in the summer of 2021 after having been closed for repairs/upgrades since May of 2015. For additional information and brief history of the drive in, please visit this link. For upcoming movies/dates/times, please visit their Facebook page here.

First-round leader Kolby Day went the distance—and then some—to capture his first Grey Owl  men’s golf championship on Sunday at Clear Lake Golf Course.   The Brandonite, who plays out of Shanks Driving Range & Grill, made a four-foot par putt on the fourth extra hole to  win the four-man playoff and claim the 64th edition of the 36-hole tournament, which is presented by IG Private Wealth  Management.   “I’ve been coming to this tournament for a couple years now, and I’ve come close a couple times,” Day said after  accepting the Cactus Jack Wells Memorial Trophy from Owl president Sean Ashton. “I tried to give it away several times  today, but finally got the job done, so it feels great.”   Day, who shot 65-77 for a 2-under 142 total, outlasted Elmhurst’s Dave Spurr, (69-73) who bogeyed the fourth playoff  hole, which was the par-4 ninth. Two-time Owl champion Nick Myhre of Rolette, N.D., (72-70) and Brandon’s Braydon  Nault (70-72) were both eliminated from the playoff on the second extra hole.   It was the largest playoff at The Grey Owl since 2001, when Dauphin’s Ryan Horn won over four others on the first  playoff hole. Sunday’s extra action was the eighth playoff in Grey Owl history and first in 14 years.  Day, 29, had a one-shot lead on the 18th tee during regulation play, but he failed to get up and down from just off the  green. Nault drained a 25-foot birdie putt on 18 to get into the playoff, while Spurr parred. Myhre, who played in the  group ahead of Day, Spurr and Nault, eagled the par-4 16th hole and parred 17 and 18 to get to 2 under as well.  Day was cruising along nicely until he got to “the horn,” as 13, 14 and 15 are known at Clear Lake. Day double bogeyed the par-5 13th and then tripled the par-5 14th. He called that a “speed bump” and was able to get back on track  with a par on 15.   “It was just a matter of just keeping calm,” Day said. “Having (Nault) in the cart with me today obviously helped. I  think if I was by myself it might have been a different story, but Braydon was great to have in the cart today. He kept me  pretty in line.”   Myhre had a great chance to win the tournament on the first playoff hole, but he left his six-foot birdie putt short, and  all four moved on the tough, par-4 seventh. Day and Spurr both made pars to eliminate Myhre and Nault, who both  bogeyed. On the par-4 eighth, Spurr had a glorious opportunity to claim the title, but he hit his six-foot birdie putt through  the break.   Day had the shot of the day into the ninth green, sticking his 58-degree wedge to about two feet, but he didn’t make it  easy on himself when he rammed his downhill birdie putt about four feet past the hole. Spurr had already made bogey, and  Day showed nerves of steel and rammed in the comebacker for the win.