The City of Brandon has received a conditional use application to build another Tim Hortons in the city. The Brandon Sun was first to report the news earlier this afternoon. According to the document the application is "to build a service station (Gas Station) Esso along with a Tim Hortons on the proposed site" at 1505-1st Street. The application was filed by Rhonda Pardy Ltd. Crane Steel Structures is listed as the General Contractor for the project. A public hearing for the application has not yet been scheduled.

Apple and Pine has been waiting patiently to share some exciting news!! We are SO EXCITED to announce that we will be joining BDNMB.ca at the 3rd annual Brandon Food Truck Warz at the Brandon Discovery Centre with a Made in MB Apple & Pine POP UP Market!!⠀ That’s right! With thousands of visitors, over 2 dozen food trucks, a midway and Farmery beer gardens, it’s the perfect event for the family, or a night out with friends to check out some amazing talent from local Manitoba makers THIS FALL!⠀ Stay tuned for more information on who’s coming, how to apply as a vendor and what to expect from us at Apple & Pine! ⠀ Applications will open in JULY! Find us on Instagram @appleandpinemarket and Facebook.

 Brandon, Manitoba – June 17, 2019 – Shoppers Mall in Brandon, MB, is refreshed and ready to celebrate! After a period of transformation, the mall will be hosting a grand re-opening on June 22 full of fun, games and special guests. “We are so excited to celebrate after three years of hard work and thank the community for their support during our transformation,” said Kim James, General Manager of Shoppers Mall. “We have great activities planned for all ages, and we’d love for everyone to come out and help us celebrate.” As part of the celebrations, the mall will be unveiling a new large-scale mural located in the interior hallway leading to Sobeys extra Brandon South. The mural, inspired by local history, geography and culture, has been in progress since June 3 and spans approximately 10 feet high and 50 feet long. Artist Kristin Urbanheart will be in attendance to lead the unveiling at 12:00 and meet with the community until 4:00. In another first for Brandon, stars of the long-running children series Peppa Pig will be joining the celebrations. Peppa and her brother George will be in Kia Court from 12:00 – 4:00 for a Meet & Greet and photo opportunity. The first 100 people who purchase a $100 mall gift card at Guest Services beginning at 9:30 am will also receive a $25 bonus gift card. Quantities are limited & one purchase per family/household. Other fun activities include: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Spin to Win for a chance to win mall gift cards ranging from $5 to $50, three different SWAG items, store prizes and enter to win a $1,000 mall shopping spree 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Large-scale games including Connect Four, Kerplunk, Operation and more Photobooth with free photos Timbit bar Glam Glow Multi Masking by Beauty Boutique courtesy of Shoppers Drug Mart Face painting and glitter The grand reopening will take place on June 22 from 9:30 – 5:00. For complete details, please visit the mall website:   https://shoppersmallbrandon.com/events/shoppersmall-grand-re-opening

Over the past several years we have been very fortunate to introduce our readers to some hidden gems (Crows' General Store, D-Vos Sports Lounge, Eternal Springs, Nature's Hideaway) in Brandon and the surrounding communities. Thanks to a tip from a follower, we can now add the Kelwood Store to the list. The store, located at 10 Mountain Ave in Kelwood, is only open Saturdays from 10AM TO 4PM. Kelwood is halfway between Neepawa and Ste Rose du Lac. The recently opened store is full of antiques and collectibles. There is a great little cafe next door too, called “Cafe 37”, which is open Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays.

Fusion Credit Union is giving $500,000 in patronage allocations to its members and $400,000 in cash payouts to members under 19 and 65 and over. “We are thrilled to be paying out $900,000 to our members in our amalgamation year,” says Ron Hedley, CEO of Fusion Credit Union. “With interest rates as they are, and regulations changing with respect to credit unions keeping assets on their books, the fact that we’re providing returns to our members this way is pretty exciting.” A patronage allocation is value returned to a member of Fusion Credit Union based on their relationship. The amount for each member is different, as it represents a portion of their interest paid and earned during the past year. “Patronage allocations are one more way Fusion adds value for members,” adds Hedley. “We’re thrilled to tangibly deliver on our promise to keep our members and our communities first.” Members will see their allocation on their statements. Business account holders will see the change around the end of June and Personal account holders will see it on their July statement. Members’ patronage allocations are retained in a Surplus Share account. This year, Fusion’s Board of Directors have set a policy and have approved to pay members aged 65 and over, and members under 19. This year they are paying out $400,000 in cash across these two member groups. “At its core, Fusion belongs to its members,” adds Hedley. “As stewards, our role is to protect their investment, invest in ways that benefit our communities, and deliver positive returns like this, wherever we can.”