Under Pressure Irrigation & Turf (owned by Kyle Ratz) installs residential, commercial, and sport field irrigation. He has been in business doing sprinklers as Under Pressure Irrigation since the summer of 2016, expanded and became Under Pressure Irrigation and Turf last fall. Kyle tells bdnmb.ca "Automatic sprinkler systems allow you to water at night for better coverage and less evaporation. A professional design makes sure the water hits its target and is not wasted. Properly set, a sprinkler system can actually save water compared to typical watering from a hose and above ground sprinkler". Install length tends to vary depending on size. Small to average size jobs can usually be done in one day, larger jobs can take a bit longer. All installs are done with a vibratory plow eliminating the use of a trencher.  Install prices vary depending on design and landscape shape. A typical summer maintenance package runs at $179 and includes startup, midsummer checkup and winterization.  Under Pressure Irrigation and Turf now offers soil prep, seeding, fertilizing, and most other turf related jobs as well.

First Look in Brandon services include 3D/4D ultrasounds to expecting families using state of the art technology. They offer new parents dimensional breathtaking ultrasound images and DVDs of their soon-to-be that can be shared with family and friends. They are also now carrying several different gender reveal party supplies including confetti bombs, smoke bombs and golf balls. First Look is located at 904-13th Street in Brandon.

A new hotel will be built in Rivers by Steel Creek Developers. The announcement was made official on their Facebook page earlier today. According to the post, design and engineering of the hotel have already begun. Steel Creek Developers is a family owned and run development business whose previous projects include a 29-room hotel/18-suite adult living complex in Souris. No timetable was provided for the build and the number of rooms was not released at present. We will provide additional updates on the project as they are made available. **Update, May 19**  There will be pet friendly rooms as well as a number of different room layouts. They plan to be open January 2020. There won’t be a bar in the hotel.

The construction fences have been removed and the wait is nearly over, Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar in Brandon will open to the public on Monday, May 27 at 11:00am. Franchisee Rick Baker tells bdnmb.ca that the restaurant will remain open (including full menu) until 2am daily. Constructed on a pad site at the Brandon Shoppers Mall, the restaurant will seat approximately 100 people inside as well as another 100 on the outdoor patio. The menu features a variety of delicious burgers & handhelds, soups, poutines, salads, appetizers, and more. There is also a fantastic selection of meals with vegetarian and gluten-free options. The bar is stocked full with well-selected spirits, wine and regionally crafted beer.  The restaurant will employ around 45 people. Give their Facebook page a follow here.

Westman Next started with a group of 6 people who were interested in creating connections in their business environment in a more organic way. They had all been to traditional networking events that happen throughout the city but were looking for something a bit different. Their goal of course had networking in mind, but building relationships first and foremost with the hopes that business referrals would naturally follow. The name Westman Next evolved from the group’s focus on building relationships with the “next” generation of business professionals. The group currently consists of young professionals such as bankers, accountants, lawyers, real estate agents, brokers, managers, and entrepreneurs. Westman Next spent their first year planning events and inviting people that they knew who might be interested and the feedback was positive. They will continue to host quarterly social events which in the past have included a lawn bowling tournament, golf day, escape room, Christmas party, and an upcoming Mario Kart networking event at the Prairie Firehouse. In addition to the social events, there are also monthly lunch and ‘drinks after work’ type gatherings which all carry a casual vibe. Now that they are well established, they are looking to involve a larger group and invite anyone fitting the ‘young professional’ category to join in on the events. Follow their Instagram account @westmannext for upcoming event announcements, or email westmannext@gmail.com for more information.