Greetings everyone a few transactions to report. Keystone Motor Inn on 18th Street has been SOLD to the current owners of the Travelodge ( North 40 ). Pik-A-Dilly RV Centre  has been sold after 60 years by Ryan Main and his family to a company in Steinbach. Millers Pharmacy on 18th Street has been sold to new owners. Smitten celebrated 15 years in business in December. Darryl Wolski - darryl@bdnmb.ca

Happy New Year everyone from Jody Sass, Jeremy Champagne and myself Darryl Wolski. OK been on the road so I have dropped the ball with Bits and Bites WHATS NEW in Brandon over the last week. For Sale: T - Birds located in the south end of Brandon is now for sale.   Bowling - Lounge - Arcade Games - Private Parties - and VLTS...you can own the property and business for just under 8 million dollars. The Chopped Leaf on 18th Street is a franchise salad - wrap and sandwich business and can be purchased for $215,000.00 Closing Daring Diva Purses in Shoppers Mall Brandon was closed this week. New Food Options Tender Lovin Chicken - Available now  on Skip the Dishes and other App's Bourbon Street Grill - Available now on Skip the Dishes and Door Dash. New Golf Tournament Coming Soon BDNMB.CA will be the proud title sponsors of a new golf tournament coming to the Wheat City in late July, more details to follow.  Jody Sass from BDNMB.CA "This is something we have wanted to do in the local community to support a large event and be able to help provide additional press and information to  promote this huge tournament" Brandon Resident Wraps Taylor Swift Tour Barrie Roney from Brandon has concluded a 2 year tour working with Taylor Swift. That is it that is all let me know if you have any tips for Bits and Bites Part 3.     darryl@bdnmb.ca

Western Manitoba's largest 50 - 50 prize will be selected on January 1st.   The current total prize is $115.000.00 and will grow to a larger number today. Tickets are online and available now at bwkmega5050.com or in person at the Wheat Kings game today vs Swift Current. 50 - 50 prize was $156,440 and the winner Darlene Kretai was able to take home a cheque for $78,000.00 Refresh the link and see the numbers increasing during the day today Fund from 50/50 sales support the Brandon Wheat Kings Foundation which funds essential programs for player's development and education as well as providing scholarships for all Wheat Kings players when they finish their WHL career.

According to a post on their Facebook page, Daring Diva Purses will be closing their Brandon location on Monday, December 30. Daring Diva Purses is a business that offers a selection of unique purses, wallets, accessories, and stylish clothing. The Brandon location first opened in June of 2024.

The City of Brandon Parks and Recreation Services are delighted to announce that today, Tuesday, December 24th, the brand-new community outdoor rink is now open at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex track infield. The rink features boards, netting, and hockey nets and will be open daily from 9 am to 10 pm. While the outdoor rink is open for public use, the official grand opening will follow early in the New Year. Stay tuned to our social media pages for updates! Please read below before using the rink! Skate at your own risk. This facility is NOT supervised. Protective equipment (including helmets) is highly recommended. Use of this skating facility may expose the user to serious injury, including broken bones, paralysis or death. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult. City of Brandon Trespassing bylaw #6854C will be enforced after the facility is closed. No littering or graffiti. Place trash in designated trash receptacles. Be courteous to other people using the facility. Competitive or demonstration events require special approval from the City of Brandon. No food, drinks, or glass containers on the ice. No horseplay, fighting, body contact or checking. No racing, speed skating or chain skating. No alcohol, drugs or smoking. Contact 911 for emergencies. Contact 204-729-2471 for more information or to report an issue with the facility. If rules are not followed, individual users may be banned. If continuous misuse occurs, the City of Brandon may be forced to close this facility.