Visitors to the 4th annual Food Truck Warz in Brandon, MB will once again have the opportunity to help determine the best food truck in the festival. Twenty-six different food trucks will converge at the Keystone Centre on September 16th-19th looking for your vote. KYU Grill, the 2019 Peoples Choice Champion, recently confirmed their appearance at this year's event and will be looking to reclaim their title. The extremely popular Winnipeg food truck, serving Japanese fusion, is known as the home of the HEROSHIMA, an original grilled-skewer sandwich served on a sweet bun with Japanese inspired sauces and toppings. Will they do it again or will they be dethroned by one of the returning trucks or eager rookie trucks? Remember to stop by the Keystone Centre for the opportunity to cast your vote. Voting will close Sunday at 2pm. Thursday, September 16: 1pm to 11:00 pm Friday, September 17: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Saturday, September 18: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Sunday, September 19: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Previous winners: 2019: KYU Grill 2018: Smoked & Sauced Mobile BBQ 2017: The Churro Stop

The Shamrock Drive In in Killarney is getting ready to welcome movie goers for the first time since May of 2015. Earlier today, they announced their movie schedule for the month of July. Admission to all movies will be $10 per person, ages 13 and over. Concession will be open and they will follow all current Covid regulations for the Drive In. Cash only for admission & concession. Fri, Sat July 9, 10 GREASE rated PG -theme night, come dressed in Grease style (or not) Fri, Sat, July 16, 17 Raiders of The Lost Ark Rated PG Fri, Sat July 23, 24 Mission Impossible Rated PG-13 for some intense action violence Fri, Sat. July 30, 31 Sonic The Hedgehog Rated PG for action, some violence, rude humor and brief mild language. The gates will open an hour before sunset and movies will start 35-40 after sunset. Currently the drive in has spots for 100 vehicles spaced according to Covid regulations. (200 without spacing). For additional information and brief history of the drive in, please visit this link.

Sometimes all you need is a day to recharge, which is why today we decided to re-visit one of the hidden gems that we discovered in our travels last summer. Last August bdnmb.ca introduced our readers to a hidden gem (CJ's Snack Shack) located just 30 minutes from the city.  Conveniently situated inside Rivers Provincial Park (beach and campground), CJ's Snack Shack is the perfect day getaway for those families looking to hop in their car for a change of scenery. Once you have finished chowing down on some of the amazing food, you can also choose from a number of activities to complete your trip including mini-golf, kayak & paddle boat rentals, or a relaxing day on the beach. Owners Lorne & Sue Green told bdnmb.ca they made a number of enhancements over the offseason including constructing a new expanded building to better serve their clients. They also added a small general store, new menu items, and additional staff to handle the increased workload. They now are also the provider of firewood within the park. The new season has started off very busy for the couple who said they are in the midst of their Canada Day planning. In addition to several menu specials there will be a mini-golf competition with prizes in different categories. They will also be introducing a new special menu item...a tortilla stuffed with a cream cheese mixture filling that is rolled & deep fried and then tossed in cinnamon sugar. CJ’s also offers a variety of ice cream treats like hard ice cream, floats, milkshakes, deep fried ice cream, and a funnel cake sundae. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/cjssnackshack/ CJ’s Snack Shack and Mini Golf is open from mid-May to mid-September.

Residents in Westman & area will be happy to know the Splish Splash Waterpark in Minnedosa will open to the public for the 2021 season on June 25 at noon. Located on the beautiful Minnedosa Beach, the inflatable structure is equipped with a jumping pillow, big slide, trampoline, balance beam, jungle bar & more. Splish Splash Water Park first opened in Minnedosa in June of 2019. For pricing details and more information, click here to visit their website.

If you want to get out of the house and experience a hike full of scenic views that will take you alongside a lake, through wetlands, deep wooded areas and even a pasture then the Turtle’s Back Trail is for you. Located about 20 minutes southeast of Boissevain in William Lake Provincial Park, the trail is roughly 7 km and culminates at the Turtle’s Back Summit where you will find an observation tower overlooking William Lake. Even though the trail does get pretty steep near the summit, it shouldn’t be a problem for anyone with any kind of hiking experience and the views at the top are definitely worth it. Before the summit there is even a picnic area so pack yourself a picnic and have a snack along the way. The trail also has two different paths if you want to shave off a km there or back. After the hike you can take a dip in the lake at the beach in the park to cool off. Also before you get back to Brandon make sure you stop at The Busy B in Boissevain to grab some delicious ice cream or other snacks.