Local Business News

Westman Communications Group (Westman) is excited to announce that their 2021 #ConnectingWestman Funding Program donated $25,605 to deserving initiatives in the communities Westman serves, including Swan River, Killarney, Gilbert Plains, Shilo, Dauphin, and Roblin. Westman's Funding Program provides financial aid and human resources needed to create sustainable communities across Manitoba. Supporting the communities that Westman… August 13, 2021

The man known as Shotgun McGwire hasn’t been behind a microphone since 1997 but is returning to Westman on Q Country 91.5 as an Announcer in the afternoons on Q Country. With over 25 years’ experience in the radio industry Shotgun is excited to return to Brandon and Western Manitoba airwaves.  The former Marketing Director… August 13, 2021

This week only, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce are offering rebates on hotel stays and attraction tickets for Manitoba residents. The project is called TRIP, which stands for Tourism Rebate Incentive Program. It is a tourism initiative designed to give a boost to the local economy and also a morale boost to Manitobans themselves. Who… August 7, 2021

Westman Communications Group (Westman) was a successful candidate for  the Government of Canada’s Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) and will receive over $2 million to connect additional rural communities to fibre-optic highspeed Internet. As part of the UBF (Rapid Response Stream) program, Westman will contribute over $3 million, on top of the funding, for more than… August 5, 2021

“Come drink my beer” says brewmaster Umber Awasthi of Black Wheat Brewing Company Brandon’s only brewery is set to officially open its tap room to the public at 11 AM on Friday, August 6th. They are located at 402-10th Street. The tap room is designed to showcase the 6 varieties of beer brewed now on… August 4, 2021