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.

The oval is developed each year by Parks & Recreation Services staff and provides for warming shacks, portable washroom facilities, flood lighting, ambient music, and fire pits to cook on or warm up around. In addition, the Manitoba Hydro Waterfall of Lights is also lit until 11 p.m. each evening so the public can skate around the oval and take in the brilliant, festive displays. This amazing display of lights is located immediately west of the City of Brandon’s Community Services Complex on McGregor Avenue. The public is encouraged to park in designated areas on McGregor Avenue or Hilton Avenue and watch for all heavy machinery in the area. NO public vehicles are allowed in the direct area of the Power Smart Waterfall of Lights display or the skating oval. The City of Brandon thanks all users of its outdoor recreational facilities for enjoying the spaces with respect and keeping them in good condition for all to enjoy. Bring your skates, bring your family and enjoy the amazing ice paths all throughout the Waterfall of Lights display. The skating oval is FREE Oval is unsupervised-use at your own risk NO sticks or pucks allowed NO pets allowed PROTECT YOURSELF! CSA approved helmets strongly recommended Lights go off at 11:00 p.m. Note: The City of Brandon is not responsible for loss, damage or injury resulting from use of facility.

The Keystone Centre is thrilled to announce that it will host the Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) on August 8 and 9, 2025. This event marks the first time GCAT will be held in North & South America, with Brandon, the tour’s lone stop in Canada, joining an elite list of host cities including Miami, Scottsdale, and Las Vegas in the USA, and São Paulo in Brazil. The two-day event will coincide with Canada’s National Arabian Championship show at the Keystone Centre, offering attendees an unparalleled experience of Arabian horse excellence in the Wheat City for the first time since 2019. “We are honored to host the Global Champions Arabians Tour at the Keystone Centre,” said Connie Lawrence, Keystone Centre CEO & general manager. “This event provides a unique opportunity to showcase the capability of our team and facility, and positions Brandon as a premier destination for international events. We look forward to welcoming participants and spectators from around the world to experience the rich culture and hospitality our community offers.” Adopting the same judging system used across the Middle East and Europe, each class and championship will feature horses evaluated by a randomly selected panel of judges, using five key criteria: type, head and neck, body, legs, and movement. At the final stage in Las Vegas, the Best Female, Best Male, Best Handler and Horse of the Tour will be crowned. “The Arabian horse has a deep-rooted legacy here in the Americas,” said Cindy McGown, CEO of GCAT Americas, “and GCAT’s presence will only amplify the admiration and respect these remarkable animals deserve. This Tour is a unique opportunity to unite communities through the shared passion for these extraordinary horses and their incredible stories.” The GCAT Americas circuit will commence in Scottsdale, Arizona, in February 2025, followed by events in Miami Beach, Florida; São Paulo, Brazil; Brandon, Manitoba; and concluding with the final in Las Vegas, Nevada, in September 2025. “The launch of the Americas circuit represents a bold step forward for GCAT,” said Faleh Al Nasr, Chairman of the Global Champions Arabians Tour at the tour launch event in Miami Beach. “It’s a testament to the growing global appreciation for Arabian horses and their unique qualities. We are thrilled to bring this celebration of excellence to the Americas and build lasting connections across continents.” The addition of the Global Champions Arabians Tour to the 2025 calendar highlights the Keystone Centre’s commitment to hosting world-class events. As the sole Canadian stop on the GCAT Americas circuit, the two-day competition will offer attendees an unmatched opportunity to experience Arabian horse excellence, solidifying the Keystone Centre’s reputation as a premier venue for international equestrian events.

Carol and Blaine Sangster won $1 million on the November 22 LOTTO MAX draw! The Brandon couple said the win had them both completely overwhelmed. “I checked the winning numbers on the website,” Carol explained. “I sat there stunned, and I then I think I just cried!” “My husband was on his way to work at the time, and I called him and said, ‘You need to come home!’” she continued. “He came right home to celebrate!” As for their plans—the couple intends to buy a home together and share some of the windfall with family. “I just retired in June,” Carol said, choking up in her interview. “It’s amazing to have this now.” “I’m supposed to be retiring soon,” chuckled Blaine. “So hopefully this will give us more flexibility.” “We’re excited to spoil our grandkids a little extra this Christmas!” Carol and Blaine Sangster purchased their winning LOTTO MAX ticket from Gambler Gas & Convenience Store at 1725 18 Street N in Brandon. They won their prize by matching one of the MAXMILLIONS prize selections in the November 22 LOTTO MAX draw: 2, 4, 7, 11, 26, 30, 47.