A new retail outlet specializing in the sale of automobile batteries is set to open in Brandon on September 4. Brandon Battery, operated by Dave Zajaros, will carry Johnson Controls, Atlas, Exide, and Willard batteries depending on the application of what is going in. All automotive batteries are priced at $89.99*. At present they will only be selling batteries at their temporary location at 305 Pacific Ave. Future plans, at an address currently under construction on Park Ave E, will include service and installation. Expected completion date of the Park Ave East location is March 2020. Brandon Battery will also carry heavy duty truck batteries, farm batteries, specialty batteries (hearing aid, remote car starters, alarm & security system) and alkaline batteries. Additionally, a variety of batteries for commercial, golf carts, boat and marine, snowmobiles, and motorcycles will be available as well. You can check out their website here or their Facebook page here. *a core charge of $18 applies if you are not exchanging a battery. Taxes not included in pricing.

BRANDON, MB 08.29.19 – Westoba’s community giving program, Inspire is now accepting applications for major projects that support community infrastructure until September 30. “Westoba, is committed to our members and the communities we serve. “Said Jim Rediger, Westoba Credit Union CEO.” We give back thousands annually to hundreds of different groups, organizations and charities, and we believe that by focusing our community investment efforts on community infrastructure we can have a greater impact locally.” Westoba will provide funding to deserving non-profit, charitable or community organizations across the province who are helping build stronger community infrastructure through facilities or programming. Applications are reviewed by Westoba’s Community Investment Committee that includes staff, member and Board representation. Successful applications are chosen based on their ability to align with Westoba’s goal to support community infrastructure. HOW TO APPLY Applications will be accepted through an online application form available at westobainspire.com.

Halloween Alley will be operating out of a new location in 2019. This year they are moving operations to WestVic Common (3409 Victoria Ave) and the store is set to open shortly. The "pop-up" seasonal store sells a wide range of Halloween clothing, masks, kits, accessories, wigs, makeup and even decorative ideas for your Halloween display.  Costume sizes range from infant toddler to plus size.  They even have both cute and scary costumes for your pets. Their helpful and friendly staff are available to help you with Halloween costume ideas. This will be their 6th season in Brandon.

Popular downtown restaurant, The Dock on Princess will be hosting a Mini Margarita Fest from September 3-8. Among the activities panned to date include a Mini Margarita Fest drink menu, a crawfish boil, and a live concert featuring Rob Watts. The crawfish boil is Thursday September 5th starting at 5pm. The restaurant has ordered the boil and and crawfish straight from Louisiana, including seasoning from the Louisiana Crawfish Company. Supplies are limited and reservations are welcome. Rob Watts has opened for artists Thomas Rhett, Brett Young, Aaron Pritchett, Jason McCoy & The Road Hammers, and more. The concert starts September 7th at 8pm and the cover is only $5. The Facebook event page can be found here.

Juggernaut Computers has been acquired by MyPhone Computers & Electronics, as of September 1st, 2019. The information was distributed earlier today in an email. Juggernaut will be moving offices from their current location into the MyPhone space at C-1417 Rosser Ave on Monday, August 26. The move allows for the day to day operations to remain the same with expanded resources and services. MyPhone Computers & Electronics is an authorized Telus dealer & electronics store with multiple locations in Brandon and Virden.