Local Business News

Brandon’s Brady Damsgaard (now Von Niessen) left Brandon in 2006 to move to B.C and now calls Salt Spring Island home. She is the Owner/Creator of West Von, a company that "offers a boutique collection of premium women’s hats made with 100% pure Australian wool and natural straw" which are designed in Canada. Brady tell us where you found… February 24, 2021

In today's society couples are looking for the perfect balance of good schools for their children, being close to modern conveniences, as well as quiet stress free living in the country.  Sheldon and Shelley Kokorudz feel they have created that environment with their rural community called KoKo Estates.  Located only a 7 minute drive from… February 20, 2021

Two new stores have recently opened in the Brandon Shoppers Mall. Mobile Klinik repairs all major brands of smartphones and tablets including Samsung, Apple, LG, BlackBerry, & more. Your equipment is repaired on-site (same day) by one of their skilled technicians using premium quality parts that are backed by a lifetime warranty. They also sell… February 15, 2021

A recent post on our Facebook page asked our followers to identify the best pizza they ever tasted. One reader responded "best pie I’ve had is at the Cromer C-Store". Several others seconded this motion which lead to us immediately completing a Google search for "Cromer Valley Store". Directions to Cromer, MB from Brandon.  (102.2 km) via… February 13, 2021

Despite the challenges of 2020 the Brandon Area Community Foundation granted a record breaking $1,052,065 throughout the year. The foundation supports all aspects of life in Brandon and southwestern Manitoba making grants to a wide variety of worthy causes. Laura Kempthorne, Executive Director BACF said “The annual grants provided by our funds and donors, have… February 12, 2021