The Westman Multicultural Festival is happy to announce its return for the first time since 2020. The Festival takes place from February 8 - 10, 2024, at various locations throughout Brandon. This three-day event promises to bring the community together with a celebration of diversity, culture, and unity. GO TO THE PAVILIONS! Featuring six pavilions representing Mauritius, Ukraine, India, El Salvador, Philippines, and Mexico, the Westman Multicultural Festival invites attendees to embark on a global journey without leaving Brandon. The festival kicks off on Thursday, February 8th, at 5:45 pm, with the opening ceremonies at the El Salvadorian Pavilion. Guests can anticipate an evening filled with cultural performances, traditional music, and a warm atmosphere that reflects the spirit of togetherness. Entry to all pavilions is free. One of the festival's highlights is the diverse culinary offerings, allowing attendees to savor authentic dishes from each country. Additionally, select pavilions will serve alcoholic beverages. Don't miss the chance to come "Together Again!" this winter at the Westman Multicultural Festival. The 2024 pavilions will be located at: EL SALVADOR:  North End Community Centre, 1313 Stickney Avenue HOURS: THU (Opening Ceremony) 5:00pm - 11:00pm, FRI 6:00pm - 10:00pm, SAT 2:00pm to 10:30pm INDIA:  Imperial Ballroom, Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre. 3550 Victoria Avenue HOURS: FRI 5:00pm - 11:00pm, SAT 11:00am - 11:00pm MAURITIUS:  Westman Multicultural Centre, 403 13th Street HOURS: FRI 6:00pm - 10:30 pm, SAT 2:00pm - 10:30pm MEXICO:  Brandon Shrine Club, 1110 McTavish Avenue East. HOURS: THU 6:00pm - 10:00 pm, FRI 5:00pm - 10:00pm [after party 11:00pm - 1:00am], SAT 1:00pm - 10:00pm [after party 11:00pm - 1:00am] PHILIPPINES:  Knox United Church, 451 18th Street HOURS: FRI 6:00pm - 10:00pm, SAT 1:00pm - 10:00pm UKRAINE:  Ukrainian National Home, 1133 Stickney Avenue HOURS: THU 5:00pm - 11:00pm, FRI 5:00pm - 11:00pm, SAT 12:00pm - 11:00pm To plan your festival experience and get more information about the pavilions, visit Go To The Pavilions .com | gotothepavilions.com.

A day filled with laughter, joy, and limitless adventures at Family Fun Day, presented by the Keystone Centre and Limitless Events. Proceeds from this event will support Westman Dreams for Kids, making a positive impact on our community. February 3, 2024 Two Time Slots Available: 11 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 4 pm $2 Entry Fee (Proceeds support Westman Dreams for Kids) Open to All Ages Get ready for an epic adventure with interactive inflatables, obstacle courses, bounce houses, giant games, arcade thrills, inflatable axe throwing, an exhilarating mobile zipline, and more! Let’s make lasting memories together while supporting a great cause.

Getting ready to walk down the aisle gets a little easier this weekend as the WESTMAN WEDDING EXPO returns to Brandon this Sunday.  The event will feature over 30 businesses from nearly all wedding professions, including photography, entertainment, venues, catering, and much more. The Expo, a wedding planning and organizing tradeshow, has been an annual event since it was first held in 2009.  Years and trends have come and gone, and the Expo continues to help those in search of great deals, wedding inspiration, and connection to the area’s finest wedding professionals. “This show has become the staple wedding event in this part of the province.  People come from all parts of western Manitoba to find everything wedding,” says Bryan Podworny, show organizer and owner of Expressions Entertainment.  “From Swan River to Boissevain, and from Moosomin to Portage le Prairie, it’s awesome to see so many people come wedding shopping!” As owner of Banquets & Bashes, an event planning business in Carberry, Shandar Elmhirst joins the Expo with goals in mind.  “I’m hoping that the brides and grooms that I talk with will go home with a sense of ease about planning their big day.”  It’s more that just about the couples, as she adds, “I’m also looking forward to making new business contacts to help my clients in the planning process.” Elmhirst, along with 30 other vendors, will see the return of planning excitement this weekend as an expected 500 people take in the show. When asked what words would best describe one’s wedding day, the most popular word brought up is ‘fun’.  With that the case, the 2nd annual “Fun Weddings Workshop” is designed to give useful advice to couples about how to ensure enjoyment of the celebration for themselves, as well as their guests. Over the course of 2 hours, couples will learn ways to engage and connect guests to their wedding with fun activities, personalization, and good preparation.  It will be hosted by Podworny, a long time veteran of personalizing weddings. There will also be additional input from Blue Moffat, manager of Asessippi Weddings, Henrik Langer of Henrik Langer Photography, and Shandar Elmhirst of Banquets & Bashes. The Westman Wedding Expo will be held this Sunday January 21, 2024, at the Victoria Inn & Conference Centre at 3550 Victoria Ave in Brandon.  Doors are open to the public from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.  The Fun Weddings Workshop will run from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm, and is included with the admission fee.  Advance admission to the Expo is $12.50 per person through Eventbrite, as well as cash at the door.  Those 17 & under are free.

The Beauty and The Beast Adult Comedy Show will be making a stop in Brandon at the Eagles Nest Bar & Grill on January 28th. The double headlining tour features comedians Lisa Baker and Darren Frost who have a combined 40 years experience of doing standup coast to coast. These 2 headliners are going to burn the place to the ground, with you laughing hysterically while the joint crumbles around you. Buckle up! The show gets underway at 7pm and tickets are available here.

Klar So means Clear Lake in Danish and reflects both the area we are located in and the Nordic tradition the Spa is based upon. Elkhorn Resort has a new, expanded spa to pamper and delight guests. The Klar So Nordic Spa combines the existing treatment rooms and mineral pool with a world class Nordic Spa experience. With the addition of four new buildings and over 1700 M2 of outdoor space, Elkhorn Resort has rebranded the existing Solstice Spa under a new name: Klar So Nordic Spa. The expanded facility boasts a series of hot, cold and temperate pools along with steam saunas, dry saunas, and numerous outdoor relaxation areas for guests to experience the Thermal Cycle.  This is the ancient Nordic practice of heat therapy that involves switching between hot and cold temperatures combined with a rest period.  Also known as Thermotherapy, this Nordic Tradition has numerous health benefits for mind, body and soul and will leave you feeling relaxed and revitalized.  During your day, make sure to take a break and enjoy culinary bliss at the Klar So Bistro.  Enjoy lunch, dinner or simply come in to sample one of the handcrafted cocktails or signature coffee drinks. “We are excited to be opening Klar So in time for the Christmas season so guests coming to the area can experience and appreciate winter in this new, amazing setting.  The Nordic Spa will be open 365 days a year and will offer ultimate relaxation in every season combined with the raw nature of Riding Mountain National Park” states Chris Phillips, Elkhorn Resort General Manager. The development of Klar So Nordic Spa represents an investment of over $10,000,000 that will boost the local economy by creating jobs and driving increased tourism to the Riding Mountain National Park area. “This is a terrific addition to the attractions in Clear Lake” said Colin Ferguson, President and CEO of Travel Manitoba.  “People love Clear Lake in the summer, and now they’ll have another great reason to visit in the winter also.” Your day of ultimate relaxation in nature can be booked online at https://www.elkhornresort.mb.ca/klar-so-nordic-spa  or by phone 204 848-8739.