Waves Leisure, a Beachcomber Hot Tub Dealer in Brandon, has moved to a new location at 2015-C Brandon Avenue. In addition to being a hot tub dealer they also provide full service on all makes of hot tubs, as well as in-ground and above ground pools. They also carry a full line of chemicals for your hot tubs and pools, and can serve as your water testing center.

Twisters Ice Cream Shoppe in Brandon,MB. is under new ownership. Frank McGwire, and his wife Gerri, have purchased the popular 18th street destination spot. The store is currently closed for the next 2 days, as the transition of ownership takes place, and will reopen on Monday April the 3rd. New owner, Frank McGwire, tells bdnmb.ca that for now he is going to keep the same operating hours and that people can expect to see a few minor changes to the menu as time passes. A new Facebook page is also in the works. Twisters carries 24 flavors of hard ice cream and 8 different flavors of soft ice cream. They also carry a variety of sundaes, floats, cakes, and specialty ice cream treats. They are located at 305-18th St N in Brandon.

Credit: Cando Rail Services Media Release Hires rail transportation expert as USA Business Development Director BRANDON, MB March 30, 2017 — Cando Rail Services, an international service provider of innovative rail support services, has hired Deirdre Rains as its new Business Development Director for the United States. In her new role, Rains is responsible for growing Cando’s switching services in the US in several key target industries. Rains has a 24 year career in rail transportation management in the agriculture industry, including railcar fleet management, negotiating rail and truck equipment leases, negotiating rail freight pricing, and managing transportation safety programs and corporate insurance. “Cando sees opportunities to expand in the US and with Deirdre’s rail transportation expertise and network of industry contacts, she is perfectly positioned to lead that growth,” says Steve Bromley, Cando’s VP of Industrial Rail Switching. Most recently, Rains was The Mosaic Company’s Project Manager for a switching and mechanical services contract, which was awarded to Cando. Through a collaborative and long-term relationship between Cando and Mosaic, Rains helped expand Cando’s rail services to three new locations in Western Canada. In addition to her extensive rail experience, Rains also has a master’s degree in education and spent 10 years as a high school educator. The ability to establish collaborative and productive relationships, manage dynamic and diverse settings and deliver outcomes where all stakeholders experience success have been fundamental to her unique career to date and will allow her to be successful in her new role.

Jena Ratz is the proud new owner of Black Tie Event, a full service (delivery, installation, removal) venue decoration, custom design and floral company in Brandon, MB. Black Tie Event, located at Unit #4 1051 26th street specializes in creating unique weddings and events. Jena graduated from the Hospitality Administration course, offered at ACC, in 2005 and immediately began working in the the local hotel industry. During her time at Royal Oak Inn & Suites (now Clarion Hotel and Suites) she became a Certified Wedding Consultant and Coordinator. Jena briefly left the hospitality industry, and spent in a year and a half in the financial planning world, before deciding to re-enter the wedding and event planning scene. She takes over from current owners, sisters Hazel Thorne and Heather Merck, on April the 3rd.

The Esso gas station, located at 1209 Richmond Ave in Brandon, is days away from closing their doors. A sign, recently posted in the lot, indicates that the store will be closing permanently on March 29, 2017. Inside,what merchandise is left, is being offered at greatly reduced pricing.