A popular American pizza chain is planning to open a new location in Brandon over the next few months. The city’s first Papa John’s pizzeria will be located at unit 30-99-18th Street. Papa John's is the third largest pizza delivery and take-out chain in the United States.  Their corporate slogan is "Better Ingredients. Better Pizza." Parth Patel tells bdnmb.ca that construction on their store is set to begin in the next 1-2 weeks, with an targeted opening date set for the start of September.  For more information on Papa John's and their menu click here.

On June 24, Brandon residents are invited to visit their local Safeway, Sobeys, or IGA store where they can enjoy a delicious ice cream treat while giving back to their community. For a small donation of only $2, you can be treated to a cool snack and warm your hearts by supporting local charities that ensure healthy food is available for kids, and youth throughout Western Canada. One hundred per cent of funds raised will provide healthy meals and snacks for more than 100 local charities across Western Canada. Sobeys Inc. will match donations raised, to a total of $100,000. To check local store hours or for more information about the event, go to www.treatyourcommunity.com.

Planning a day trip doesn't always mean having to drive long distances or spending a ton of money. The next time you have a free day consider hopping in your car for a day trip to Eternal Springs, located approximately 50 minutes from Brandon. Eternal Springs, maintained by local volunteers, is located roughly 8 miles east of Virden and features 2 smaller stocked trout ponds, hiking trails, BBQ pits, a 66 ft swinging bridge and picnic tables. It's an ideal place to head out for a walk and explore some new hiking trails. Heading home once the hiking and exploring has been completed, you can always head over to Oak Lake (Dandy Drive Inn) for some classic drive-inn food. Word of caution, Eternal Springs is not the easiest place in world to find, so set your GPS before you leave the house. Directions: Take Hwy 254, 6.5km north of Oak Lake, then 1.5km west, 1.5km north and 4.5km west. There is a sign on the left side of the road "Eternal Springs". Drive into the park site which is @ 400meters Latitude: 49°50'8.2" (49.8356°) north Longitude: 100°43'15.2" (100.7209°) west Elevation: 396 meters (1,299 feet)

It appears as though a local realty company in Brandon, Century 21 Westman.com LTD are positioned to make a move into a new address of their own. A sign recently posted at 2915 Victoria Avenue indicates that the building is to be the future home of Century 21 Westman.com LTD. The location previously had been the home for the West-Man Dental Group, prior to their move down the street to 2425 Victoria Ave. Century 21 offices currently reside at 244-10th Street.

BRANDON, MB – Westoba Cred it Union announced to day it is closing its branch at 10th Street and Princess in Brandon, leaving it with three branches in the city and paving the way for additional online and alternative services for it s members. “Westoba is evolving along with the needs of our members,” says Westoba Board of Directors Chair Jim Abernethy. “Members tell us they want more online and alternative services, as well as more guidance to make better financial decisions. The money we save by closing one branch will allow us to invest in technology and staff development.” The 10th Street and Princess branch is slated to close this November, and the building will be sold. Westoba will still have a strong presence in downtown Brandon, with more than 80 employees continuing to work at its corporate office. ATM services will also continue downtown. The current staff at the 10th Street and Princess branch will be deployed to other branches or areas of operation to support member service delivery i n the Brandon area over the short-term. Ultimately, the Westoba workforce will be reduced by between seven and nine full-time positions as a result o f the changes, with some of the reductions being achieved through attrition. “We are becoming a more nimble credit union —adapting quickly to the changing needs of members and doing business the way they want,” says Westoba CEO Jim Rediger. “Across the financial industries sector, the way people bank is changing. There is increased pressure for more digital channels. We’re committed to meeting member needs by providing mo re convenient services and flexible options, while continuing to build strong long-term relationships through excellent service and quality financial advice.”