In the heart of our bustling community, a delightful addition is making its mark on the local scene—a brand-new neighborhood coffee shop (2106 Currie Blvd) is gearing up for it's soft launch this Friday, the 2nd of February. As you enter the building, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee will fill the air as you step into the newly opened coffee shop, aptly named "Second Cup". The design of the coffee shop is meticulously thought out, combining modern aesthetics with comfortable seating arrangements, earthy tones, and an abundance of natural light that creates a welcoming atmosphere. Beyond the carefully crafted coffee beverages, Second Cup takes pride in its diverse menu including a variety of baked goods and breakfast options. The Brandon opening will be Second Cups 5th location in the province. Regular Hours 6am-10pm A second business in the same building, Chocolato will be opening approximately 2-3 weeks following the opening of Second Cup. Chocolato is best identified as “a chocolate factory paired with an ice cream parlor”. The menu includes a selection of soft ice cream, gelato, Royal Sundaes, dessert pizza’s, waffles, fondues and hot drinks. They have been in operation in Canada since 2015.

The McRib is rising from the ashes once again. Yesterday, McDonald's Restaurant's of Brandon announced via their Facebook page that the McRib would me making a limited time return to the Wheat City starting January 30, 2024. The sandwich first debuted at McDonald's back in 1981 in Kansas City, Kansas and has continued to have limited runs since.

Westman Communications Group (WCG) is pleased to announce that XSTREAM GIG Internet will be available in Rossburn beginning January 22, 2024. This Internet plan offers a download speed of up to 950 Mbps and an upload speed of up to 50 Mbps. XSTREAM GIG delivers the fast Internet speed that members need for the modern era of communication. “As members continue to add more devices and take part in more online activities on our home or business networks, more Internet bandwidth is needed to have the best online experience. XSTREAM GIG, one of our fastest Internet plans, can now provide this capability to anyone in Rossburn,” said Brandi Crowe, Westman Communications Group’s Marketing Manager. “WCG made it a priority to proactively upgrade our network earlier this year, which has allowed us to offer XSTREAM GIG service everywhere in Rossburn. We will continue working to make XSTREAM GIG available in more communities throughout 2024 for residences and businesses.” Rossburn residents can now subscribe to the XSTREAM GIG Internet plan by contacting WCG Customer Service at 204.725.4300 or 1.800.665.3337. In addition, Westman Business Solutions has a gigabit service available to commercial customers in Rossburn. Call 204-717-2839 or 1- 888-759-2225 for more information on their Ultimate GIG service. For more information about Westman Communications Group and its Internet offers, follow WCG on social media or head to westmancom.com/personal/internet/plans.  

Westman Communications Business Solutions (Westman Business) announced the launch of SmartBiz, a powerful all-in-one Internet and managed Wi-Fi solution for small businesses. SmartBiz drives productivity, secures the network, delights the customers with branded guest Wi-Fi, and helps business owners manage it all with the CommandWorx app. “Westman Business has our local small business owners in mind by offering SmartBiz. They deserve a robust solution that makes managing their business networks simple enough to free up their time to focus on growing their business instead of managing their Information Technnolgy or networks,” says Jody Sass, Westman Business Sales Manager. “SmartBiz modernizes any network while saving managers’ and business owners’ valuable time and money. Not only will this product manage and secure their network, but it also will provide owners another avenue to market and grow their business.” Westman Business offers its core services of High-Speed Internet, HD TV, Voice and Data solutions. SmartBiz is its newest service geared towards addressing the important and often overlooked need of local small businesses to safeguard and manage their data networks. Features and benefits of Westman Business SmartBiz include: • Seamless wired and wireless internet coverage throughout the business, • Business-grade network security for point-of-sale, staff and business operations networks, • Safe, secure, and engaging Customer or Guest Wi-Fi with the business's own branded Customer Portal, • An intuitive app for easy and quick business network management “Local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities’ economy in Manitoba. Small business owners have the need to focus their time on growing their businesses to survive and to thrive in our current economic environment,” says Westman Communications Group President and CEO Eagle (Bud) Keys. “Our goal at Westman Business is to provide solutions that are not just effective, but also time and resource-saving.” Westman Communications Business Solutions SmartBiz is be available starting January 15, 2024. For more information, visit westmancom.com/business or call 204.717.2839, or toll-free 1.877.343.6755.  

Westman Communications Group (WCG) announced the return of its Local Loot Giveaway for 2024. The WCG Local Loot Giveaway is a way to give back to members while also supporting local businesses in the Westman region. This year, WCG is giving five loyal members  a chance to win fantastic Manitoban prizes. All WCG members of five years or more will have a chance to win wonderful prize packages,  including the grand prize of an all-inclusive, luxurious trip to Elkhorn Resort, valued at $3,500.  The second prize will award the recipient with $2,000 in cash, and they will choose a charity to  receive the same amount. The third prize entails an Asessippi Sleep & Ski Package with the  Russell Inn, which includes a three-day ski package for two and accommodations for two nights,  valued at $1,000. All WCG members of two years or more will also have a chance to win prizes. The fourth-prize winner will receive a $1,000 Co-op gift card, while the fifth-prize winner will receive a $500 gift card to SKIN Clinics Brandon. “As a cooperative, we understand the importance of supporting local,” said WCG Marketing Manager, Brandi Crowe. “We want our members, residential and commercial, to know that their  contributions to the success of the cooperative do not go unnoticed. With the Local Loot  Giveaway, we can show our appreciation while providing opportunities to experience great Manitoban prizes. WCG members of two or more years are automatically entered in the Local Loot Giveaway. Winners will be randomly selected and will be announced on official WCG social media channels  on February 23, 2024.