Sioux Valley Dakota Nation released a statement today announcing they would be taken over management of the Grand Valley Park RV and Tube Park with the intention of reopening the park in the spring of 2023,. From the release: "Under our direction, we are planning to expand the park’s amenities which would include more campgrounds, recreational opportunities, and cultural experiences in addition to the services it now provides. To make the park a welcome and inclusive place for all visitors, we will be collaborating closely with the community and other stakeholders." The Grand Valley Park RV and Tube Park is located directly off of the Trans Canada Highway approximately 8kms west of Brandon.

Comedian Debra DiGiovanni will be performing her standup comedy show at The Keystone Centre Amphitheater on February 26th at 7:00 pm. DiGiovannia is a Canadian stand-up comedian who has been named Canada’s favorite female comedian on three occasions. She was also a finalist on the 5th season of NBC’s hit show Last Comic Standing season 7-making it to the Top 8 comedians. You can purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.ca.

Trent B has been a member of the local radio scene for over 15 years now. Catch him weekdays between 6:00am and 9:00am on the Morning Mix on 94.7 STARFM. Who is the last person you asked for their autograph? Bret The Hitman Hart. Something you are guilty of spending too much money on?  Toys. I’ve got a basement full of Classics.  Looking for a death duel between Godzilla and the Millennium Falcon? I’m your Guy. Which one of your co-workers could assemble Ikea furniture the fastest? Jamie Harrisson would probably understand the instructions with a glance. He speaks fluent Cartoon If all of the TV hosts, past or present, got into a fist fight, who would win? Last two standing would be Bob Barker and Don Cherry. Then it’s a coin-toss. If you could bring back one player for just one game in todays NHL, who would it be? That’s tough. My Dad was a Habs fan – cheering on Guy Lafleur with him is a special memory. I’ll go with that. Best sports movie of all time? “If you can dodge a wrench… you can dodge a ball.” Would you rather be a super hero or a villain? Hero. I can’t even play the Bad Guy online… feel too guilty. What time does your day start every morning? 2:45 alarm goes off. Full consciousness kicks in around 5:45. Who is the first person who left you star struck? The Cylon Warrior at Universal Studios! That’s circa 1981 or so… What's the best part about living in Brandon? That’s a split. First of course the People. Then I love how nothing is too far away to walk! Your fast food guilty pleasure? Bring me all the Burgers. Which actors work do you most admire? I have a soft spot for Rutger Hauer. What is one of the most fun childhood memories that you have? Family Camping. My dad and I would make Bows and arrows first thing. What's your dream trip destination? Easter Island If we were in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, who are three people you'd want on your team? Ummmmm. The two slowest runners in Brandon? I know how these things end. Three bands you would like to see at Rockin The Fields 2023? Toto. Blue Rodeo. Chicago. Who was your favorite teacher in school and why? I was lucky to have several AMAZING Teachers. If I must pick one – Mr Macintyre. He dragged me kicking and screaming through Grade 9 Math. He deserves a Medal. What celebrity would you like to meet at Starbucks for a cup of coffee? Keanu Reeves. He seems so Incredibly down-to-earth. Who or what inspires you in your career? I’m inspired daily by my co-workers and my Community. If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? I’m fascinated by how Nature reclaims Urban areas – like in Chernobyl. I’d like to see New Your 50 years after all the People disappear.

Snake Oil, a band best known for impersonating 80's & 90's rock stars, will be putting on a show at The 40 in Brandon. The band first started back in 2010 and Kiss, Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Heart, Joan Jett, Cheap Trick, Alice Cooper, & Van Halen are a sample of the rock stars they portray on stage both musically and visually. Tickets for the show can be purchased online by following this link. When: Sat, 18 Feb 2023, 8:30 PM – Sun, 19 Feb 2023, 1:00 AM CST