Sioux Valley Dakota Nation will be holding their annual “Dakota Nation Winterfest” for four days inside Westman Communications Group Place starting January 31, 2019. The event is a long standing tradition in Western Manitoba and is a combination of cultural and aboriginal sports. Now in it's 47th year the festival encompasses activities and events for all age groups including a square dance competition, talent show, basketball, volleyball and moccasin games. One of the more popular events each year is the adult and minor hockey tournaments drawing teams from all over Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The Sr. Mens hockey tournament is especially popular and brings in players with WHL and Jr. A hockey experience.

Dauphin’s Countryfest is giving away a free concert to a non-profit organization to help raise funds for their community. As a way to give back, and to celebrate their 30th birthday, they want YOUR TOWN to host their pre-birthday PARTY! Dauphin’s Countryfest will provide one lucky Manitoba community with an opportunity to host a country music concert, headlined by Canadian country music legend CHARLIE MAJOR, in the spring of 2019. Dauphin’s Countryfest provides the concert, and the lucky community gets to retain all of the proceeds for their organization. “Leaving your 20’s behind is an exciting milestone that deserves to be celebrated. The Board of Directors and the staff have been having so much fun planning all the ways to celebrate 30 years of running Manitoba’s largest country music festival. We are thrilled to finally be sharing some of our plans with you.” says Ann Ransom, President of Dauphin’s Countryfest, adding “It’s our birthday, but it’s everybody’s party!” All submission details can be found at www.OurBirthdayYourParty.ca The contest opens to all eligible applicants at 9:00 am (CT) on November 14, 2018 and closes at 11:59 pm (CT) on March 31, 2019.

Nov. 13, 2018 (Dauphin, MB) – Canada’s longest running country music festival turns 30! To celebrate, Dauphin’s Countryfest has a full year of surprises and announcements ahead, starting with this incredible line-up that includes both the biggest hit makers of today and Countryfest favorites from the past. Kicking things off on THURSDAY, JUNE 27 on the Bell MTS Stage, the biggest headliner we’ve ever had for a Kick-Off Party, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND. And the party doesn’t stop there! FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage Stage: Andrew Hyatt Madeline Merlo Brothers Osborne Old Dominion Bell MTS Stage: Chris Buck Band Saturday, June 29 Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage: SATURDAY, JUNE 29 The Reklaws Chad Brownlee Terri Clark Jason Aldean SUNDAY, JUNE 30 THROWBACK BIRTHDAY BASH Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage: NEAL MCCOY as our featured host for the day – a Countryfest all-time favorite! Collin Raye Aaron Tippin Sammy Kershaw Charlie Major David Lee Murphy Clay Walker Toby Keith Bell MTS Stage: Doc Walker TICKETS ON SALE: Tickets to Dauphin’s Countryfest 2019 are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at www.countryfest.ca, by calling 1-800-361-7300, or in-person at the Dauphin’s Countryfest office (28 2nd Ave NE in Dauphin). Once again the E-Z Pay option is available, letting you split payments into five installments.

Brandon, MB – Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is playing at the WMCA fromNov. 15 through Nov. 17th at 7:00 PM Nightly and 2:00 PM Sunday the 18th. The “practically perfect” 70-minute musical, is based on the classic P.L. Travers stories and the Walt Disney film. The cast is made up of over 50 young people from throughout Westman ages range from 5-17 and is led by Director/Choreographer, Linda Kearns, Assistant Director George Buri, Vocal Directors Mindy Halliday and Jadyn Burr.   All of London is shouting from the rooftops about this exciting stage adaptation of the classic tales of Mary Poppins. Join the Banks family as they encounter adventure after fun-filled adventure with their curious new nanny, Mary Poppins. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Sherman brothers songs such as “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Feed the Birds,” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” as well as wonderful new songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. With colorful characters and an irresistible score, Mary Poppins JR. is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!   For information on purchasing tickets please visit www.wmca.ca or call 204-728-9510 for tickets.  Tickets ar $18 for adults Seniors/Students/Children $15. It’s a wonderful show full of old classics and a few new ones that will make you want to sing along!   Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International. For more information about licensing Mary Poppins JR. or other Disney shows.

It's back again! The 2018 edition of Westman's Got Talent is just around the corner! There are 2 shows on November 7 & 8 (November 7 is Under 18, and November 8 is over 18). The Prairie Firehouse will again be the venue, with tickets for just $20! Proceeds from the Under 18 show will go to Kinette scholarships, and proceeds from the 18+ show to be donated to the Brandon Bear Clan. Do you have a talent to share? You can pick up entry forms at Phillips Insurance. Are you looking for tickets to attend? Tickets are available at Phillips Insurance, the Brandon Shoppers Mall, or from any Brandon Kinette! The Kinette Club of Brandon is a not for profit community organization working to Serve the Community’s Greatest Need.