Shoal Lake will be holding a 25th Anniversary Air Show on July 11th and 12th to celebrate the opening of the Shoal Lake Airport in 1992. The 2-day event event includes a Meet the Performers evening on July 11, inside the Shoal Lake Communiplex, and an evening Airshow on July 12 at the Shoal Lake Regional Airport. The “Meet the Performers” event will allow guests to meet, chat and acquire autographs from the Airshow performers, including the Snowbirds, Bill Carter, & Pete Mcleod. Food for purchase, music, and lots of activities on the grounds are also scheduled for the Tuesday evening. The air show, featuring the Snowbirds, will get underway at 7:00 pm on Wednesday evening. Other acts to follow include: Bill Carter Aerobatics and Pete McLeod, a Canadian professional aerobatic pilot. The airshow grounds will open at 3:00 pm and there will be a bus service provided to transport guests from the designated parking areas. Other scheduled attractions include aircraft displays, merchandise, show cars, food, children's activities and more. Visitors are asked to arrive as early as possible. While you are in Shoal Lake be sure to check out Benny's Astoria Pizza for some of the best pizza and chicken in Manitoba.

Doc Walker, a country music group from Manitoba, will be playing a free concert at the Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre on July 1st, as part of their Canada day celebrations. As one of the most recognized country acts in the Country, they have over twenty Top 10 singles and have received multiple Canadian Country Music Awards.  Show time is set for 9:00 PM. The festivities are also expected to contain food, fireworks, fun and their signature Duck Race.

Submitted: Brandon School Division On Friday, April 28, 2017, Grade Five students and their music teachers from the Westman and Parkland regions and into Saskatchewan will come together for a day of creative music making at Orff Children’s Day 2017. This fun-filled and musically enriching event will take place at the School of Music, Brandon University from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children’s Day, sponsored by the Manitoba Orff Chapter, will feature five excellent clinicians including Brandon’s own Kelsey Simpson. Under the leadership of these experts, students will take part in various workshops integrating choral singing, recorder, movement, and ensemble playing on drums and Orff instruments. The chosen theme is "Blast From the Past” – focusing on the works of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. The day's activities will culminate in a sharing session presented by all participating students from 3:00-3:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Students were selected to represent their individual schools at this fantastic professional development opportunity and event. Together with their music teachers, they look forward to taking part in exciting new musical experiences to bring back to their peers.

Suds, Student Union Drinking Spot, located inside Brandon University will be closing their doors for good on Friday, April the 7th. A letter released by the Brandon University Students Union reported a steady decline in business over the past several years resulting in a deficit of over $40,000. The last time the location was profitable was 5-years ago, back in 2012/13. The plan going forward includes using the space with the students in mind by approaching local businesses to service the needs of current, and future students. Located in the Mingling Area of the Knowles-Douglas Building, Suds was a place to relax and socialize on campus. Over the years they played host to a variety of events including karaoke, pool, jazz nights, club socials, and live entertainment.

April 3, 2017 (Dauphin MB)--Dauphin’s Countryfest is pleased to release the next round of artists slated to perform at Canada’s longest running country music festival, taking place June 29-July 2. “Countryfest fans have come to expect an exceptional and well-rounded music festival experience, and the superstar lineup shaping up for 2017 is one of the best we’ve ever put together,” says Eric Irwin, president of Dauphin’s Countryfest. “Dauphin is definitely the place that music fans want to be to ring in Canada’s 150th birthday this year!” Countryfest promoterRob Waloschuk is pleased with how it’s all shaping up: “With superstar headliners each night, this year’s Countryfest will be one of the most stellar we’ve ever put together. We’re bringing in a great mix of country, rock, blues and roots, with something for everyone.” COUNTRYFEST ARTISTS FOR 2017: **Denotes that artist has already been announced **Luke Bryan **Keith Urban **Johnny Reid **Doc Walker **Tim Hicks **Meghan Patrick **Madeline Merlo **Hunter Brothers Eric Paslay The Cadillac Three Jess Moskaluke Cold Creek County The Washboard Union James Barker Band Charlie Major Kenny Shields & Streetheart Jason Blaine Ridley Bent The Dungarees Johnson Crook JD Edwards Band Ryan Keown Kayla Luky Renee Lamoureux Jake Mathews Zachary Lucky Samara Yung Past The Perimeter Toque Sykamore Leeroy Stagger Ray Martin Band The 24th Street Wailers Bullrider Tyler Del Pino Justin Lacroix David Pestrak Russell Lee Kates Outlaw   LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING: A limited number of weekend passes, VIPs, camping and day passes remain for the 2017 Dauphin’s Countryfest. Tickets can be purchased online at www.countryfest.ca, by calling 1-800-361-7300, or in-person at the Dauphin’s Countryfest office (28 2nd Avenue NE in Dauphin).Ticket prices increase on May 1. ABOUT DAUPHIN’S COUNTRYFEST: The 28th annual Dauphin’s Countryfest takes place June 29-July 2, 2017. Canada’s longest running country music festival has been attracting the biggest names in country music to one of the most beautiful regions of Manitoba since 1990. Situated on the edge of Riding Mountain National Park, the unique outdoor amphitheatre built into the side of an escarpment provides every patron a perfect view from any one of the 14,000 seats in the house. Dauphin’s Countryfest is a not-for-profit organization that consists of a 12-member volunteer Board of Directors and a membership of more than 2000 loyal supporters. Organizers credit over 2000 volunteers who work tirelessly each year providing essential services for the festival weekend, while fundraising for their respective community organizations. In addition to various community contributions, Countryfest pays out approximately $150,000 each year to community organizations that provide services for the festival. Dauphin’s Countryfest took home the award for Festival or Event of the Year at the 2015 Manitoba Country Music awards, and was a finalist at the prestigious Canadian Tourism Awards in 2013, nominated for Tourism Event of the Year. The festival was awarded the 2012 Philanthropist of the Year Award from the Dauphin & District Community Foundation, given to individuals or businesses showing the true spirit of philanthropy and giving.