City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services is excited to announce the opening of their outdoor water facilities on the following dates: Spray Parks & Paddle Pools will open Thursday, June 8, 2023* Kinsmen Pool has a tentative opening date of Thursday, June 15, 2023** Spray Parks and Paddle Pools All Spray Parks will be open from June 8 to September 2, 2023. Stanley, Kin Park, and Valleyview Spray Parks will be unsupervised this season Both Rideau and Westridge Spray Parks and Paddle Pools will be supervised If assistance is required at an unsupervised park, signage will be in place indicating contact information. All five spray parks and paddle pools are FREE to use on a first-come, first-served basis.  Kinsmen Pool Kinsmen Pool will be open from June 15 to September 2, 2023.  All children under the age of 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or guardian 13 years or older. Kinsmen Pool Rates ******CASH ONLY****** Infant       Under 2 yrs. Child 2-12 yrs. Youth/Senior 13-17 yrs. & 55+ Adult    18 – 54 yrs. Family 2 adults & up to 5 children  FREE $4 $5 $6 $14 The City of Brandon’s Parks & Recreation Services Department welcomes members of the public to take advantage of these facilities throughout the summer months. *Locations and hours of operation for Brandon’s outdoor pools and spray parks can be found on the City of Brandon website at brandon.ca/summer-recreation/spray-parks-paddle-pools.  **Stay tuned to brandon.ca or follow the City of Brandon’s Parks & Recreation Services Facebook and Instagram accounts for updates.

Vincent Massey High School Presents Culturama: A Vibrant Celebration of Cultural Diversity. Vincent Massey High School was thrilled for the return of Culturama, a spectacular two-day event that celebrates an array of cultures within our school community. On May 25th and 26th, Culturama offered a unique opportunity for students and staff to come together. As Culturama is all about embracing and appreciating the various cultures represented in our student body, the lunch hour was extended for these two special days, allowing everyone to fully celebrate our collective diversity. During the event, students and staff had the chance to sample cuisine, watch students perform cultural dances and songs, admire the beauty of traditional outfits, and explore intriguing displays from the participating countries. Vincent Massey is proud of the tremendous effort put forth by a large group of dedicated volunteers including over 170 students, 2S teachers and staff, Student Council, and Massey Nations. Together, they organized 13 incredible pavilions representing 23 countries. The library was abuzz with students in cultural attire serving food and sharing information from their displays. Meanwhile, the gym and theatre were packed with students watching the live performances. Culturama traces back to 2006, when Vincent Massey introduced Heritage Days. With four pavilions during the inaugural year, Vincent Massey was the first school in the Brandon School Division to host such a celebration. Over the years, it has grown exponentially, becoming an eagerly anticipated event that captures the spirit of unity and cultural pride. As described by Eleni Tellidis, one of the teachers organizing the event, “Culturama holds a special place in our hearts, and we are thrilled to bring it back after a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” To ensure that everyone could enjoy the festivities, the event was live-streamed and can still be viewed by visiting https://www.voutube.com/Mvmtv4314/streams Let us explore, learn, and appreciate the rich culture that unites us all.

The annual Westman Dreams For Kids Children’s Country Fair took place earlier today at the Riverbank Discovery Centre and Scramble Studio was onsite to capture the following images. This year's event featured inflatable bouncers, petting zoo, games, face decorating, crafts, hayrides, BPS, Brandon Fire, Shriners, performances and more.

While Saturday afternoon was certainly a hot one, it didn't stop folks from attending a few of the family themed activities held around the city including Touch a Truck Brandon 2023 and the Kiwanis Soap Box Kar Derby. Scramble Studio photographer "Chammy" braved both the heat and the stop-n-chats to provide us with look into all of Saturday's action.

The City of Brandon’s popular “Music in the Park” summer program hits its opening note on the evening of Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 in Princess Park, Downtown Brandon. These diverse FREE music performances are presented each year by the City of Brandon’s Parks & Recreation Services Department and feature the amazing musical talents of some of Western Manitoba's finest performing artists.   Kicking off the 2023 edition of the Music in the Park program will be a performance from the Vincent Massey Jazz Band and Choral Ensemble. This year's lineup can be found at brandon.ca/music.  Performances run every Tuesday, weather permitting, from June 6th through August 29th. All shows begin at 6:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for personal comfort. The City of Brandon’s Parks & Recreation Services staff extend their sincere thanks to all performers, sponsors, and audience members for their commitment to community building through live music.