On Monday night, our photographer Liam Pattison went for a drive around Brandon to look at some of the most popular Christmas light displays in the city. No doubt there are many more fantastic displays that weren't photographed, but here are some of what Liam got photos of.

Once again, The Holiday Train will not be visiting communities this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Although the train won't be visiting communities, they will be hosting a "Holiday Train at Home" concert including including Steven Page, The Strumbellas, The Trews, Sierra Noble, Odds, Tanika Charles and Aysanabee. The CP "Holiday Train at Home" concert will be streamed on Facebook, Youtube and this webpage on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. MT/8 p.m. The concert will also be archived on their Facebook page for those who want to watch it later. "While we are disappointed we again cannot bring the Holiday Train to communities, we are honoured to run a virtual program and continue to support communities and food banks across our network as they work to address food insecurity in North America," said Keith Creel, CP President and Chief Executive Officer. The Holiday Train started in 1999 and has raised more than CAD $20.64 million and 4.9 million pounds of food for North American food banks. They plan to run their regular Holiday Train program next year if it is safe to do so.

The Killarney Community Events Committee presents: HUNTER BROTHERS A live outdoor concert on Canada Day, July 1st, 2022 at the Agricultural Grounds in Killarney, Manitoba. Since releasing their album Getaway, they have amassed numerous radio hits including “Born & Raised”, “Those Were The Nights” the National # 1 hit, “Lost” and most recently “Been A Minute” Hunter Brothers have received multiple CCMA Award nominations, JUNO Award nominations and SCMA Award wins. The group has played major country festivals in Canada and U.S., and toured with country icon Paul Brandt. TICKET PRICES 13-Adult $50.00 Children ages 6-12 $20.00 Tickets on sale at eventbrite.ca starting December 1st, 2021 For more information please contact Liana Smith at 204-523-8920 or email: recmanager@mymts.net *All ticket holders (excluding children ages 6-11) must be double vaccinated and must show proof at the gate. Masks mandatory and all current public health orders will be followed.

Together with community sponsors, Brandon Transit has launched the annual “Fill The Bus” campaign in support of the Brandon and Westman Christmas Cheer Registry.  This year, community members are encouraged to drop off donations of unwrapped toys or non-perishable food items at the Brandon Transit bus which will be set up in the parking lot at the below locations:  Sobeys West (3409 Victoria Avenue) - Saturday, November 27, 2021 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Safeway (921 18th Street North) - Saturday, December 4, 2021 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Brandon and Westman Christmas Cheer provides Christmas dinner and gifts for the children and families in the Westman area who would otherwise go without.  (CITY OF BRANDON PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ) 

 The City of Brandon is thrilled to bring back the Christmas Concert (formerly known as the Christmas Open House)! This celebration will take place Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA), located at 205 20th Street. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with the program to start at 1:30 p.m. This free event offers a special Christmas concert performance by the Brandon Community Orchestra. “We have moved the concert from City Hall to our beautiful WMCA and are, indeed, extremely fortunate to have such a magnificent venue available to us in Brandon,” notes Mayor Rick Chrest. “This space will allow for us to bring back our cherished Christmas concert in a safe manner.” Come out to enjoy a variety of familiar Christmas songs and classical pieces performed by the skilled musicians of the Brandon Community Orchestra, whose members range in age from pre-teen to seniors and hail from various communities in Westman. Students from the Suzuki Strings program at Brandon University will also give a special performance and will join the orchestra for several numbers. All provincial public health orders will be followed, including the mandatory mask requirement, social distancing, and proof of full vaccination for all those in attendance, aged 12 and older. Children aged 11 and under must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult. Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. Refreshments will not be provided. (City of Brandon PSA)