Brandon audiences are in for a night of laughs as Canadian comedy icon Brent Butt takes the stage at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) later this fall. Best known as the creator and star of the hit sitcom Corner Gas, Butt will perform live in Brandon on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. The performance is part of his cross-country comedy tour, which has been drawing strong crowds across Canada. Tickets are priced at $62.25, taxes and service charges included, and go on sale Thursday, September 4. They can be purchased in person at the WMCA Box Office or by phone at 204-728-9510. The appearance marks a return to Manitoba for Butt, whose sharp wit and down-to-earth humour have made him a household name nationwide. Fans can expect an evening filled with the observational comedy and storytelling style that has earned him acclaim for decades. For more details, visit wmca.ca or call the box office directly.

Westman Communications Group (WCG) wrapped up their Connecting Westman Tour in Virden on August 28, 2025. A total of $4,484.50 was raised, with all proceeds going to the Border Regional Library. This total includes a matched donation from WCG, significantly boosting the library’s efforts to enhance existing programs and support renovations of the Border Regional Library, and ensuring it can continue serving the community as a welcoming and modern resource. The Connecting Westman Tour is a unique, community-focused initiative where WCG hosts charity barbecue lunches throughout the summer. Hot dogs, smokies, chips, and drinks are offered with donation-based pricing, and 100 percent of the proceeds go directly to a nominated local charity. WCG matches the total amount raised, amplifying the community’s support for its own causes. “Our final stop on the 2025 Connecting Westman Tour in Virden built on the strong momentum from earlier events, with outstanding community engagement that brought this year’s tour to a successful close.” said WCG Marketing Manager Brandi Crowe. “It was fantastic to see such strong support from the Virden community for this important cause. We’re proud to play a role in creating meaningful fundraising opportunities and cannot wait until next year to do it all again.” The Connecting Westman Tour is just one of the many ways WCG actively engages with the communities it serves, demonstrating its commitment not just as a service provider but as a dedicated community partner. For more information about Westman Communications Group and the Connecting Westman Tour, or to submit a community initiative for funding consideration, please visit https://westmancom.com.

Brandon families can mark their calendars—Select Shows is set to bring its Fall Fair to the Keystone Centre this September. The travelling midway, known for its thrilling rides, bright lights, and family-friendly attractions, will once again transform the Keystone grounds into a carnival atmosphere. Visitors can expect classic midway rides, exciting games, and a wide variety of food concessions offering everything from candy apples to mini-donuts. Unlimited ride wristbands will be available for purchase, offering visitors the chance to make the most of the midway. Individual ride tickets will also be sold on-site. The Select Shows Fall Fair runs Thursday, September 12 through Saturday, September 14 in the Keystone Centre’s south parking lot. Admission is free.

The Manitoba government has lowered the speed limit on Highway 10 through the village of Forrest to 50 km/h, a move that local officials and residents say has been a long time coming. The reduction, which took effect earlier this week, replaces the previous 70 km/h zone and is aimed at improving safety for pedestrians, particularly students crossing the highway between Elton Collegiate and Forrest Elementary School. The new traffic pattern now flows from 100 km/h outside the community, to 70 km/h on the outskirts, and down to 50 km/h through Forrest.  

Known across North America for chasing some of the continent’s most powerful storms, Greg Johnson – the Tornado Hunter – is heading to Brandon this fall. But instead of tracking severe weather, Johnson will be sharing his passion for photography in an upcoming two-day workshop. The event takes place November 8–9, 2025, at the Seniors for Seniors Centre. Over the course of 14 hours of hands-on learning, participants will be guided through Johnson’s Camera Easy method, a teaching style that breaks down the technical side of DSLR and mirrorless cameras into clear, practical steps. “Photography doesn’t need to be overwhelming,” Johnson has said in past workshops. “Once you understand the basics, your creativity can take over.” The workshop will cover topics such as manual mode, aperture priority, exposure, focusing, composition, white balance, and how to handle motion blur. With class sizes capped at just 14 people, attendees can expect plenty of personal instruction. Johnson, recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Explorers, has spent years capturing some of the world’s most extreme weather events, including the devastating Joplin, Missouri tornado and the record-breaking El Reno storm. His photography and storm-chasing adventures have been featured on television, in publications, and across social media. This time, though, it’s not the storms he’s chasing—it’s helping others unlock the full potential of their cameras. Registration for the Brandon workshop is open now, with seats expected to fill quickly.