Fusion Credit Union, a proud Platinum Sponsor of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, invites the public, and all media to a special appearance of the WoofJocks Canine All Stars’. The canines will be greeting the public at the Fusion Credit Union Brandon Branch on Friday, March 22nd from 12:00 to 12:45 pm. “The WoofJocks Canine All Stars’ are back in town to perform at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair and will be making a special appearance at our Brandon branch on Friday,” says Mike Csversko, Business Development and Marketing Manager at Fusion Credit Union. “The public is invited to stop by the branch, meet the dogs and have their picture taken. ”Fusion Credit Union has a long-standing partnership with the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba and has been a Platinum Sponsor of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair for six years. Their partnership symbolizes a shared commitment to supporting local initiatives such as the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. “The winter fair has deep roots in the Westman communities, and we’re thrilled to be back again this year supporting the event,” states Csversko. The WoofJocks Canine All Stars’ show takes place each afternoon during the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. After the show, Fusion hosts a Meet and Greet in Salon A, where fair attendees can meet the dogs and have their picture taken. In addition to the Meet and Greet, Fusion will have a booth in the UCT Pavilion. “We have some fun activities planned at the booth and encourage everyone to stop by, play a game and win a prize,” says Csversko. The Fusion Credit Union Brandon branch is located at Unit E, 1212-18th Street in Brandon, across from the Keystone Centre. More information regarding the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair can be found on the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba’s website at www.provincialexhibition.com.  

Get ready for a finger-lickin’, lip-smackin’ good time, the Western Canaa Rib Fest tour returns to the Riverbank Discovery Centre for three days in May. The annual event is an opportunity for BBQ lovers to enjoy delicious ribs hot off the rack from award winning and professional circuit BBQ experts. In addition to the ribs an assortment of other tasty items can usually be found on the menu’s including juicy chicken, delectable sausages, sweet and savory pulled pork, and a number of accompanying side dishes. In past years, the event also featured a beer tent, live music and a kids zone. The first RibFest in Brandon was held at the Riverbank Discovery Centre in August of 2017. No word, as of yet, as to who the participating “ribbers” will be in 2004. Friday & Saturday May 24-25, 2024 -11am-9pm Sunday May 26, 2024- 11am-7pm Admission: Free

The Westman Gaming Expo kicked off earlier today inside the Keystone Centre’s MB Room AND UCT Pavilion. The event is Westman’s biggest hobby Expo and takes place Saturday & Sunday from 10am-8pm. Check out the fantastic vendors, events and exhibitors while enjoying demonstrations with Knights and Vikings.  

The Westman Gaming Expo will be taking place weekend (March 2&3) in the Manitoba Room at the Keystone Centre. The weekend will be filled with thrilling battles, strategic showdowns, and non-stop gaming action including games like Warhammer: 40,000, Super Mario Smash Bros., Magic: The Gathering and more! There will also be many vendors onsite. A new addition to the event this year is a sports card and memorabilia section hosted by CK Sports Cards. Over 60+ tables of sports cards and memorabilia.

The 26th annual Sioux Valley Dakota Nation’s Winterfest was held last weekend in Brandon and bdnmb.ca had staff photographer Scramble Studio on-hand to capture the following images from the event. The festival encompasses activities and events for all age groups including a square dance competition, talent show, wacipi, basketball, volleyball, hockey and moccasin games.