The 35th Annual C21 Fun-Raiser will be held on July 26th at the Glen Lea Golf Course. This year they are doing the fun-raiser in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters. In the past they have donated to the Ashley Neufeld Softball Complex, Boyd Stadium, and last year to the Massey Manor. The Fun-Raiser has always been a golf tournament but this year they're adding a new element to the day's festivities, a bocce tournament. Cam Toews tells bdnmb.ca that each year they have a lot of people who will say they'd like to be part of the fundraiser but don't golf or like to golf. Adding the bocce tournament will give these individuals an opportunity to be there supporting the event without having to golf.  It's a very easy game to play. The format is 2 person teams and bracket style tournament with a 3 game minimum. The cost is only $100/team to enter and that includes your meal after. For additional information on the golf tournament or the bocce tournament, please click this link.

From a statement (posted below) released earlier today, the TD Canada Trust Branch located at 903 Rosser Ave will be relocating to a new address at 1108-18 Street. The site in question is currently under construction. The address had previously been a Shell gas station which closed its doors on October 9, 2017. "We continually assess the competitive landscape to ensure we are optimizing our branch network, and as a result, we sometimes make decisions to open or close branches. In this case, I can confirm we are moving our Brandon branch from its current location on Rosser Avenue to 1108 18 Street at Brandon Avenue, which is about three kilometers away from the current branch. "We're pleased to share the new location will have longer hours, including being open on Sundays, additional parking and a range of financial advisors including specialists from TD Wealth, TD Business Banking and TD Agriculture Services. "We are working directly with our employees, and with our customers to ensure we continue to meet all of their banking needs." Geraldine Anderson I Manager, Corporate & Public Affairs

Fired Pizza (2430 Victoria Ave) is under new ownership as of the first of July. New owner Kyle Koksal, who also owns Shawarma Queen along with his wife, tells bdnmb.ca that he had been toying with the idea of opening a second location in Brandon when the opportunity to purchase Fired Pizza came along. His immediate plans for the location is to pretty much keep the restaurant running as is. A new cook with 23-years in the pizza business has joined Kyle on this project. Future plans may include extending the hours of operation and potentially down the road adding some of the more popular Shawarma Queen menu items to the menu at Fired Pizza.

According to their Facebook page, TAN FX Brandon (3300 Victoria Ave) closed their doors on the 19th of June. In an earlier post (June 5) it was announced "TAN FX Brandon will be closing its 34th & Vic location on the 29th of June. New location and new owners will be reopening @ a new location in the near future!". A statement (below) was also placed on the front door of the business.

The McCallum name has been connected to the roofing industry for over 7 decades in Manitoba. McCallum Roofing Ltd. is led by Darren McCallum an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Journeyman roofer. They provide exterior building protection to residential, commercial and industrial client's in Manitoba, specifically Brandon and area. Services include shingle roof installation and repair, flat roof installation and repair, and siding installation and replacement. BDNMB.CA recently had an opportunity to discuss Darren's new venture which has been in operation for a little over a month. BDNMB.CA: How your business has changed from working with your Dad, to Flynn, to now your new business? Darren: Trying not to look back too much to the family business as it was like losing a very big piece of your life as well as yourself as the business actually becomes an extension of you. The new business will be focused on flat roofing, shingling and service work including roof leak repair service. Working in a family run business then transitioning into a large corporate business was a difficult change as you no longer work for yourself and have a constant feeling of expandability in that environment. I always felt that there was opportunity for a local flat roofing company as there are none, just national companies who saw the opportunity when WCR closed. McCallum Roofing will not only be doing commercial/industrial work but will be working in the residential area. BDNMB.CA: Is finding skilled staff difficult? Darren: Finding staff is always difficult but through constant training and development the long term goal is developing a culture based on safety and quality. BDNMB.CA: What are the plans for the future and how will things be different working on your own? Darren: Basically wanted to try my own venture in my area of expertise and grow a successful business through quality workmanship and long term relationships developed by myself over the 30+ years being in the construction industry. You can check out McCallum Roofing Ltd.on Facebook or else their website.