Some local stores are offering fantastic savings for those looking to do a little boxing day shopping, Boxing Day Sale Promotions for Fabutan - 720 18th Street - 204-729-9273 10 AM - 5 PM (Some terms and conditions apply) 1.) Receive a bonus 25% minutes with the purchase of any of the tanning minute packages 2.) Select bottles of lotion 30% off - Select packets of lotion 50% off 3.) Buy one month of Red Light therapy and receive a second month for free 4.) Buy three spray tans and receive one free or buy five spray tans and receive two free 5.) A Classic set of eyelash extensions (full lash set) $60. Regularly $99.99. Please call the salon to book the appointment. Appointment does not need to be for December 26th, but has to be made on December 26th for a future date. Keystone Centre Boxing Day Offer Boxing Day Rock Deal! Go to tickets.keystonecentre.com and enter Boxing Day discount code BOXING18 for 10% off all price points for “Rock of Ages” on May 3 in Westoba Place.  This discount will run from Dec. 26 at 10am to 10pm on January 1. Direct Wholesale Furniture (1828 18th Street North) (sale ends Friday, December 28) Selected Couches : 30% OFF! Dishwashers : 40% OFF! Samsung Washer & Dryer Set : $999.99! Frigidaire 18 cu.ft SS Fridge : $599.99! Frigidaire 16.6 cu.ft Upright Freezer : $599.99! 5x8 High End Area Rugs : 50% OFF! Sofa Table : $99.99! Kitchen Table & Chairs : 20% OFF! Springwall Queen Mattress : $349.99 (2 left!) The Zen Zone Yoga Studio Boxing Day Specials: $10 off our 5 class pass - Regular price $65, now only $55. (buy as many as you would like). Join our 6 month unlimited membership ($69/month) and get the rest of December for free!  Promo ends December 31. zenzonebrandon.ca for more details Direct Liquidation (205-16th St N) All Christmas stock 40% off retail. Laser lights 50% off retail. All area rugs & carpet 10% off. 50% off all clothing (best sale, last day) Candles 35% off retail Smitten (658-18th St)BOXING DAY @ SMITTEN! 30% OFF ALL Sensuelle & VēDO 60% OFF ALL Bras & Bra Sets 40% OFF ALL Regular Priced Lingerie BOGO Panties! 40% OFF ALL Lelo Rechargeables 20% OFF ALL Regular Priced Items Sale prices valid December 26th, 2018 only.  See store for details.

Grand Valley Restaurant Equipment & Supplies, a locally opened and operated company, is targeting an opening date of January 7, 2019.  The store, located at 713-17th Street in Brandon, will be offering new and used restaurant grade equipment including glassware, pots & pans, work tables, refrigeration, shelving, and more.  Jordan Hope said that he had the idea to open the store around six months ago as it was the next logical step to expanding their existing business (Grand Valley Mechanical).  Equipment will be available for sale, or for lease, and they will be able to service/support the equipment they sell.   The store will be open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or else by appointment outside of business hours.  In addition to restaurants and convenience stores, the general public is also invited to stop in and pick up some restaurant grade equipment for the resident home chef in every family. Products: Equipment: cooking, refrigeration, dishwashers, food holding, food warming and more. Small-wares:  cookware, bake-ware, thermometers, kitchen tools, pans, squeeze bottles and more. Restaurant Infrastructure: tables, shelving, seating, sinks and more. Food Prep: mixers, blenders, pasta makers, juicers Tabletop: serving & knives, dinnerware, drink-ware, utensils, airpots, serving platters and more. Concession Equipment: popcorn machines, hot dog rollers, pizza displays, nacho merchandisers and more.

DAUPHIN, Manitoba – Fusion Credit Union launched their new brand at a member event today, and backed it up with a new scholarship announcement and special rates for the 2019 RRSP and Term Deposit season. “We’re thrilled to be introducing our new brand,” says Ron Hedley, CEO. “Throughout our amalgamation, we’ve listened to our members and our staff, and we are working to create a credit union that serves all our needs, very well.” The brand, with its tagline, Here for Good, speaks to Fusion’s unique commitment to community. “’Here for Good’ captures who we are and what we stand for,” adds Hedley. “We are here to support our members and to build prosperity in our communities in any way we can. Sometimes that’s offering financial advice to members or supporting local businesses, it can also mean being a good employer, or sponsoring causes that are locally important. We live here, too, so these things are important to us.” As part of the launch, Fusion announced an increase of the scholarship program for 2019 to $20,000 to commemorate the new, amalgamated approach. Although specifics of the program have yet to be announced, the commitment to the future is clear. “One of the keys to having a dynamic, diverse economy in our communities is to support our young people to develop skills that will keep us innovative,” adds Hedley. The second announcement is the new ‘Elevator Rates’ for the RRSP season. “One of the ways we show member appreciation is by offering the most competitive rates we can,” adds Hedley. “This year’s rates are particularly strong and we hope members will be encouraged to take full advantage.” The brand launch event is just the beginning of the full changeover from Vanguard-Catalyst to Fusion. “Over the coming months, our members can expect to see us more prominently in each community as we update and replace the signs in and around the branches and in the communities,” adds Hedley. “And they will see us take a stronger role in offering advice and information, so everyone in our communities can gain greater financial confidence.”

The Trails West Motor Inn converted to a Travelodge earlier today.  New signs were hung mid-afternoon.  Elizabeth Lee, hotel manager, told bdnmb.ca that along with the name change people can expect to also see some other changes taking place over the next little while.  Planned upgrades include doing a floor upgrade, painting the outside of the building, changing key locks, changing out the mattresses and eventually adding a fitness room.  Becoming part of the Wyndam family of hotels has many benefits including loyalty points with other Wyndham chains properties, increased visibility for on-line booking, and lots of support and backup from a corporate level.

Scrambling to search for the best deals around for Boxing Day and Boxing Week deals, www.bdnmb.ca would like to compile a list for our readers of the best local deals and savings. We invite local, independent businesses who don't have the budget, or who don't use mass media flyer distribution and national advertising support to email us a list of their best Boxing Day/Week deals. We will publish the list of offers we receive on December 23rd.  We encourage locally owned and operated businesses to submit (jody@bdnmb.ca) a short list of 5-6 of their best deals they would like to feature.   You have until Thursday, December 20th to submit.  Remember to be as specific (price, description, time frame) in your listing as you can. Example:  December 26th only up to 25% off select women's clothing, or 45% off all mattresses Boxing Day only This offer also extends to any locally owned and operated restaurant, or anyone in the service industry, who will be offering boxing day/week specials as well. Example: Boxing week special 25% off all haircuts and 30% off all hair care products until December 30.