Our never-ending quest to introduce our readers to the very best rural dining options this time takes us to Neepawa. Rotor's Bakery in Neepawa (337 Mountain Ave) has been open for around four years serving not only pizza but also an array of Filipino Bakery items and treats like Pande Pao, Pande Cocoa, Creamy Leche Plan, Milky Loaf Bread, BITSO Bitso and more. The ultra-filling pizza is made fresh to order and at a really good price point. A large Canadian Choice pizza (pepperoni, mushroom, bacon) only set us back $19.95. As for the pizza itself, they are not shy with the toppings and sauce on the pizza and the dough is soft, relatively light in the middle with a nice crunchy crust.  The family-run business takes pride in their products and the results speak for themselves. Rotor’s Bakery & Pizzeria Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Rtor.25/ Please note there is no on-site dining, so you must purchase the pizza to go. Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday CLOSED

As reported earlier by bdnmb.ca, KFC will be opening a location at the old Quizno's location (1815 Middleton Ave,) on Brandon's North Hill. A sign on the edge of the property now indicates the restaurant will feature a 24-hour drive-thru. KFC is a fast food restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, combo meals & sides. Once open, KFC will join McDonalds and 7-11 as one of the few locations in the city where you can purchase hot food anytime throughout the day.

So why not do a quick road trip to Souris for lunch. BDNMB.CA long term reader Gord Paziuk suggested "hey lets go and check out Woodfire Deli in Souris".  A locally owned and operated business for over a decade. A different vibe from most local Brandon restaurants. Plus they strive to utilize local food sources. The menu features everything from amazing and unique sandwiches - ice cream - pizza and so much more.   Plus Italian soft drinks and a bakery. Check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WoodfireDeliSouris

Sunrise Credit Union congratulates Dylan Ediger of Cypress River on being named a Valeyo Learning Grant recipient. Dylan is a hard-working individual unafraid to get his hands dirty to serve his community. He displays distinctive leadership skills, is very active in his community, and strives for excellence in his studies. Dylan recently graduated from Glenboro High School, where he was involved in sports and music. In his Grade 11 year, Dylan earned a sportsmanship award in Volleyball. He took piano and voice lessons throughout his middle years. He competed in local arts festivals, earning several awards for his effort. Dylan is proactive in his community, donating to a local cat rescue through an initiative that saw him and his brother grow sunflowers and charging people for taking selfies with the plants. He also volunteered with school sports programs, kids' community activities, and the Valley View Bible Camp. The Valeyo Learning Grant provides $1,200 scholarships to students who are members of a participating credit union in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Applicants submit an essay of 500 words or less OR a video of two minutes or less describing their academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Dylan intends to use the scholarship to attend Bible college in Saskatchewan this fall.

On Thursday, August 17 Heritage Co-op is celebrating the Grand Opening of a new Co-op Gas Bar in Brandon at 102 Rosser Ave. “As a Co-op, we are focused on investing in our communities and bringing value to our Members,” said Dennis Laing, General Manager, Heritage Co-op, “Adding this site to our fuel network signals our commitment to growing and serving our community for the long term.” The Community is welcome to take part in the opening ceremony beginning at 11AM with congratulations from both Co-op and Local representatives. Following the opening ceremony and speeches, the ribbon cutting is set to take place at 11:45AM followed by a free barbecue for all in attendance. In honor of the event, a donation will be presented to Westman Immigrant Services during the ceremony through the Heritage Co-op Community Support programming. To welcome the Community and Co-op Members, free Co-operative Coffee and Big Cools will be available August 17 – September 14. This site was purchased from Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) as part of its agreement to acquire 171 Husky retail fuel sites from Cenovus Energy Inc., which was announced in November 2021.