On July 4th Trish Fjeldsted CFD added AIFD to her list of credentials. Accredited membership in AIFD is extremely selective and can be obtained only after a candidate has effectively demonstrated advanced professional ability of his or her floral artistry. Members proudly wear the "AIFD" addendum on their name to demonstrate that their peers have selected them to become accredited members of American Institute of Floral Design. They must continue to demonstrate their cutting edge art by meeting specified continuing education requirements and by helping pass on their expertise to others. What an incredible family I am now part of. The only thing that AIFD fosters more than the continuing education and growth of floral designers and the floral industry, is a constant feeling of community and friendship. We are so proud that Trish has been recognized by her peers in this way and we are proud to claim one of about 50 AIFD accredited floral designer's in Canada, right here in Brandon! Congratulations on reaching a lifelong dream, we can't wait to see what you will reach for next!

They’ve changed names and carriers, but the friendly faces and excellent customer service that you’ve come to expect at Myphone Computers & Electronics / TELUS is one thing that hasn’t changed. Myphone has been in business since 1988 and is locally owned and operated by Tracy Kerluke and Samantha Falloon. As they’ve recently become a TELUS dealer, because of the sale of MTS, they’ve spent the past few months learning all about their new carrier and are excited to educate customers on what TELUS has to offer. “We have what’s called a network guarantee. If you live in the country and were with MTS and for some reason your phone doesn’t work, TELUS will send a technician out. The network specialist will follow up with you, they will call you, they offer solutions; there’s a lot of support in the province. TELUS is really prepared to make sure that they succeed here and that it’s a seamless transition for the customer,” said Falloon. When Bell purchased MTS, they signed a network agreement that gives TELUS full access to the BellMTS network system in Manitoba. Plus, TELUS has their own towers in Brandon, Winnipeg and along the #1 Highway. “At minimum, your coverage will be as good as you had before, but more than likely better than what you had,” said Falloon. In addition, in order for the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission  (CRTC) to approve the purchase of MTS, Bell had to divest a third of their wireless subscribers, as well as part of their dealer channel to ensure that there continue to be strong competition in Manitoba in the telecommunications industry. “If there’s more competition, that often means better pricing for the customers.” For customers who were previously with MTS, those that were selected for migration (to TELUS) will receive a letter explaining what options are available to them. For customers who have received a letter, the staff at either the Shoppers Mall or Virden locations of the Myphone Computers & Electronics / TELUS stores will be more than pleased to explain the changes and provide you with more information on TELUS.

Playtime in Brandon, MB has closed their doors at 1608 Park Ave.  A sign posted overnight at the facility indicates that the tenants vacated and removed all of the play structures overnight and early Friday morning.  A new tenant is expected to fill the vacancy and bdnmb.ca has learned that Darcy Willey, of Direct Liquidation and Direct Wholesale fame, will be the new tenant offering a variety of new games and activities for children of all ages.  Darcy tells bdnmb.ca that he will spend some time renovating the location before re-opening as Direct 4 Kidz.

Canada’s Favourite Contest is here for Canada’s 150th with more than 16 million prizes available to be won, including 10 ultimate Canadian vacations valued at $10,000 OAKVILLE (Ont.) – June 28, 2017 – For months, Tim Hortons has been working tirelessly to surprise Canadians, but alas, the secret is out! To get Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations RRRolling, Guests from coast-to-coast will pick up their morning coffee today to discover the return of RRRoll Up the Rim to Win. This special edition of Canada’s Favourite Contest is back for the second time in one year – a first in Tims® history – and brings Double Double the fun, with plenty of new and exciting prizes to be won, starting now! Whether it’s exploring the Rockies, discovering the north, or visiting the Atlantic coast, this special edition of RRRoll Up the Rim offers never-before-seen prizes, including ten ultimate Canadian vacations valued at $10,000 each. The grand prizes will give Guests the opportunity to discover this beautiful country and design their own once-in-a-lifetime Canadian experience. “Tims is proud to be part of communities across Canada, so to celebrate this national milestone we wanted to show our appreciation for Canadians who have made us part of their daily routine for over 50 years,” says Sami Siddiqui, President, Tim Hortons Canada. “RRRoll up has become a Canadian tradition, so we think there is no better way to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday alongside our Guests in a truly Canadian way than with Canada’s Favourite Contest.” In true Tim Hortons style, Guests can also RRRoll Up the Rim to Win one of more than 16 million prizes including 8,000 $50 Tim Cards® as well as food and beverage favourites like Tims new latte made with freshly ground premium espresso beans and 100% Canadian milk. The Canada 150th special edition of RRRoll Up the Rim to Win will run at Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada from June 28, 2017 until July 21, 2017, or until cup supplies last. All prizes must be claimed by July 31, 2017. Contest rules, odds of winning and prizing information can be found at participating Tim Hortons Restaurants or at www.rolluptherimtowin.com. To continue the celebrations online, Tim Hortons is inviting Canadians to share their dream Canadian destination using hashtag #RollUp150 on social media.

The highly anticipated opening of GoodLife Fitness in Brandon appears to just be around the corner. A sign in their window now indicates that the popular Canadian health club company will be having a Grand Opening on July 6th, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Workouts are set to begin on the 7th starting at 6:00 am. GoodLife Fitness currently has over 300 locations across the country. The 24 hour facility first announced that they would be opening a location in Brandon back in April of 2016.