One Bad Son (pictured above) is a Canadian rock band from Saskatoon who first started playing music together in 2004-05. They have achieved two Top 5 single and five Top 10 singles and have performed with the likes of Def Leppard and Judas Priest. OBS are among the hardest working live rock-n-roll bands and have spent the last several years touring the country. They will be performing live at The 40 on Friday, December the 1st. Tickets for this show can be purchased at the 40 or the Trails West Motor Inn. Matt Minglewood Band are a musical hybrid, a four member band with one foot steeped in the musical roots of blues and country and the other knee-deep in rock. Matt Minglewood himself has long been known as a musical shape-shifter and the band are masters of improv and genre bending. Their constant touring and high octane live show has earned them the well-deserved reputation of ‘down to earth bearers of good will and good times’. Matt Minglewood Band will be at The 40 on Thursday, October 19th, $20 at the door!

Garden Bros Circus is scheduled to make a one-day, two-show, stop in the Wheat City on September 25th, 2017. Garden Bros Circus is a 3rd generation circus that started in Canada and has now expanded into the United States. They have been in operation for over 100 years. Show times in Brandon are 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm and tickets start as low as $10 for children and $13 for adults.  Guests are encouraged to come early to take advantage of the Kids Fun Zone.

Naseer Malik, VP Brandon Rotary Sunset Club tells bdnmb.ca that the idea for Brandon's first ever Rib Fest started when "one of our members visited a Ribfest and then proposed it at one of our meetings....and we all loved it."  Naseer goes on to say that as the result of such a successful event "the profile of our club has really improved after this event and put us on the map.  Membership was perhaps decreasing a bit and now people are approaching us to join the club.  We are looking to do more large projects." Your expectations were 1,000 people a day and you ended up with over 18,0000 people at the conclusion of the three days.  Why do you think you had the success, you did? “ Brandon was ready for something new and we haven’t had anything new or unique in a long time…… it seemed like everyone was out in attendance with food, drinks, great weather and entertainment” What are some of the hurdles you had to overcome?  “ our projections were way off and we weren’t ready for the shear amount of people that attended…. We needed more and more people to help set up and take down.  People need rest and can’t work around the clock.  It is really a business you have to manage it as such." Looking forward to 2018 what do you see going forward? “it is very hard for us to answer and it will be much bigger and we feel we just started….we will have to look into how to manage it even better.   We will be in the same venue … how many more ribbers …. More volunteers etc. BDNMB.CA congratulates Naseer and the Rotary Sunset Club on a great job.

Food Truck Warz FAQ Dates: Saturday, September 16 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Sunday, September 17th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Location: Victoria Inn Parking Lot Special thanks to our sponsors to date: Victoria Inn, Look Music Services, Westman Communications Group. Brandon Bouncy Castles, VIP Portable Restrooms, Progressive Sanitation, Direct Liquidation, Brandon First and Westman Dreams for Kids How do I become a sponsor and what are the benefits? Please email darryl@bdnmb.ca or jody@bdnmb.ca and we will be in contact with you. Is there an admission price? No, admission is FREE to the general public. What types of food can I expect to experience at this event? We have a wide range of food trucks participating including BBQ, dessert, Ukrainian, El Salvadoran, Mexican, Japanese fusion, Caribbean, and pizza. We also have trucks who serve poutine, traditional fair food, healthy food, and one who specializes in grilled cheese. A full list of vendors can be found on our event posted, located below. What can I expect to pay for food at each truck? Individual food items will be priced anywhere from $5-$15. The trucks will be offering their own regular menu items and setting their own prices. How long will it take to get food from a food truck? Please remember that each food truck only has 2-3 people working inside therefore it will take longer than a “normal drive-thru” to get your order. Is there an age requirement? No, all ages are welcome as this is a family oriented event designed for everyone to enjoy and share. Is outside food, or beverage, permitted? No, outside food or beverage is not allowed inside the event. One of our objectives was to have a wide range of food trucks onsite to match everyone's tastes. Is there seating? There will be seating. However we do encourage you to bring your own folding lawn chairs as seating will be limited. Will I be able to vote for my favourite food truck? Yes, there will be a fan ballot for guests to vote for their favourite truck. At the end of the event one truck will be named the “Fan Favourite” of Food Truck Warz 2017. Weather Policy Food Truck Warz is a rain or shine event. Is this a cash only event? Several of the trucks accept debit/Visa/MasterCard however for the most part cash will be the preferred method of payment for each truck. Will there be an ATM onsite? Yes, there is an ATM onsite. Is there any type of entertainment, activities for children? Yes, we have several local DJ's lined up, including DJ Red and DJ XSTATIK, as well as a few bouncy castles for the children. Are pets allowed? No, we have been advised that pets will not be allowed for hygiene purposes however you are more then welcome to bring a bear of an appetite. Is there a charity aspect to your event? Yes, Westman Dreams for Kids will be running a progressive 50/50 over the weekend. Will there be vegan and gluten free options available? Yes, several vendors have indicated that they have both vegan and gluten free options available. General: Garbage/recycling bins will be located throughout the park lot, please ensure you use them. BDNMB.CA is not responsible for accident or injuries.  

Some snazzy new playground structures have been installed this week into three different locations in the City. The equipment was installed by Winnipeg's Playgrounds R US as part of the city's playground renewal budget. The three new playgrounds were installed at the Wescana Drive Community Playground, Park Community Common, and the Crocus Playground. The structures have been inspected by the City's Community Services Staff, and the City is encouraging the public to check out the new additions.