Locally here are your options for Canada Day: Discovery Centre Doc Walker – 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm (lawn chairs allowed) View the poster below for a total listing of all events and times. No cost with the exception of helicopter rides, which are $50.00 CFB Shilo Loverboy – no cost to attend Michelle Wright – also no cost to attend View the poster below for more details and times North Hill Inn AFPS (A Few Pennies Short) – 8 PM is coming back together for a twenty year reunion show since their band came together. Saturday, local band THE UPTUCKS and Winnipeg based party punk band Rebel Yell will be opening up for AFPS at the North Hill Inn here in Brandon. Tickets are available at the door for $10 and proceeds are going to the Nathan Chubak Memorial Scholarship in Earth Sciences at Brandon University. AFPS pictured below from left to right is Ty, Mike, Colin and Adam

June 29, 2017 (Dauphin MB) -- Today is the day that Dauphin’s Countryfest kicks off for 2017. Canada’s longest running country music festival runs June 29 to July 2, with superstar names topping the bill. “We’ve got a stellar lineup for music fans this weekend, including Luke Bryan and Keith Urban, two of Pollstar’s Top 20 touring bands of 2016,” says Eric Irwin, president of Dauphin’s Countryfest. “We’ve also got Johnny Reid, the top grossing Canadian country performer right now, our good friends Doc Walker, who are fan favourites at Countryfest, and so many other terrific bands. Dauphin is definitely the place to be this weekend, to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday!” MORE THAN MUSIC: In addition to all the great performances going down at Dauphin’s Countryfest, there is an array of other events and activities going on, including: Ø  Home Hardware Campground Contest Ø  Malibu Beach sponsored by Tourism Dauphin Ø  Canadian Tire Sports Bar Ø  Countryfest Social Hall Ø  Mechanical Bull Ø  Foodies Paradise (20 food vendors, six of which are brand new!) Ø  Bacon Covered in Maple Syrup Eating Contest Ø  Flip Cup Tournament Ø  Bubble Soccer Ø  Prairie Helicopter Rides Ø  730 CKDM Battle of the Bands Ø  Live Karaoke featuring The Middle Coast Ø QX 104 Songwriters’ Circle LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING: There are still a few tickets available at the gate! Weekend Pass $279  / VIP Bar $430 / Day Pass Thursday $49 / Day Pass Friday, Saturday, Sunday $99 / Day Parking $20 / Weekend Parking $50 / Plus applicable fees and tax.

The 40 today announced that legendary Canadian band Helix will be rocking their stage on Saturday, July 15th. Helix was formed in 1974 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The band has 4 gold and platinum albums and has toured the world with over 200 bands. Notable singles include: Rock You, Gimmie Gimmie Good Lovin, Anything You Want, Good to the Last Drop, and Running Wild in the 21st Century. Advance tickets are only $20, plus GST, and will go on-sale starting Monday morning at the front desk at the Trails West Motor Inn. On the night of the show, the doors will open at 9:30 pm and the show is to start at 10:30 pm.

Canadian rock legends Loverboy and country music star Michelle Wright will be leading the Canada D'Eh celebrations at Canadian Forces Base Shilo this Canada Day.  They will be joined by 2014 Juno Nominee for break through artist of the year - Tyler Shaw and comedian Pete Zedlacher. They will hit the main stage at 7:00 p.m. Local bands will entertain on the day stage at the beer garden led by local favourite Clubbing Fraggles. Adding to this year’s special festivities is a Show and Shine car show with over a hundred vehicles on display. The “Jiffy Jeep” will be torn apart and rebuilt in record time by our team of military mechanics. Activities for the whole family will start at 2:00 pm with laser tag, an obstacle course, Bubble Soccer, foam party, dunk tank, Gladiator Jousting and much more. There will be food vendors on site as well as a massive birthday cake. The RCA Museum will be open all day and will also have additional vehicles from its extensive collection on display near the car show. This free event is open to everyone. There will be a fireworks display at dusk following the evening concert. Associated Links www.facebook.com/Canada-Deh-Shilo

With under 50 days to the first day of competition, the 2017 Canada Summer Games Host Society and Co-hosts gave the public a taste of the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Canada Games Festival that will act as a central hub for spectators, athletes, volunteers and the Manitoba community during the Canada Summer Games. The festival that will run from July 29 to August 12 at The Forks, will be free, easily accessible, and open to the public. A MUSICAL CELEBRATION FROM COAST TO COAST TO COAST The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Canada Games Festival will celebrate the many unique facets of Canadian culture by showcasing professional artists from across Canada. The Games will have a distinctly festive atmosphere in light of the 50th anniversary of the Canada Games and Canada’s 150th. “The Forks have been a gathering place for thousands of years,” said Jeff Hnatiuk, President and CEO of the 2017 Canada Summer Games Host Society. “It seemed only natural to stage the biggest Canada Games Festival here. We’re very excited to share the stellar line-up that our team - led by Festival Producer Jason Smith - has put together. We are grateful for the support of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, legacy partner of the Games and presenting sponsor of the Festival. ” Each province and territory has been invited to join in creating an exciting festival atmosphere that will incorporate family-friendly activities and include an array of music along with Indigenous, francophone and cultural content from across Canada. The Festival will also feature local artisans, food vendors and sponsor activations. Each night’s concert will be capped off with fireworks. With more than 150 acts performing over 11 days, there will truly be something for everyone as we showcase the talent and diversity of Canada’s finest performers. Headliners include Ontario’s Serena Ryder and Kardinal Offishall; Saskatchewan’s The Sheepdogs and Buffy Sainte-Marie; Nova Scotia’s Natalie MacMaster and The Trews; Newfoundland’s Alan Doyle, P.E.I’s Jenn Grant; New Brunswick’s Matt Andersen and Les Hay Babies; Québec’s Coeur de Pirate, Nunavut’s Tanya Tagaq and the Jerry Cans; B.C.’s Loverboy; and Alberta’s Brett Kissel. Manitoba Night will include Royal Canoe, William Prince, Fred Penner, and a special performance by the Crash Test Dummies with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. The Host Society and Co-hosts also announced CN as the Official Safety Sponsor of the 2017 Canada Summer Games and the presenting sponsor of Diving. Little Obie, a scale model of a CN locomotive, with a flatcar and caboose will make an appearance at the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Canada Games Festival on August 11 and 12. Little Obie helps educate kids about the dangers of playing near the railroad tracks — in a fun and informative way. Full schedule of the performances and activities is available at canadagames.ca/2017. This event was made possible in part by the Government of Canada, Canada 150, Province of Manitoba and City of Winnipeg. “Fifty days from now, I hope Canadians will experience a true sense of the Canada Games’ 50 years of dynamic history and the important role the Games have played in helping young Canadian athletes develop and reach international podium success,” said the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities. “As people from across the country gather to demonstrate our sporting excellence, celebrate our cultural diversity, and share in the spirit of competition, we will witness our next generation of high-performance athletes push their limits—and inspire our young people to do the same.” “Excitement continues to build as we get even closer to the opening ceremonies,” continued Mayor Brian Bowman. “Winnipeg is thrilled to host coaches, athletes and spectators from coast to coast to coast, and is ready to show the nation that Winnipeg is one of the hottest places to be this summer.”