Owners Dave and Sandy Lindenberg have put Jiffy Food & Video in Brandon up for sale after 36 years in business. Jiffy Food & Video opened in Brandon (1987) on Friday, July 13. It was a busy time in the Lindenberg house, as the couple had just recently got married a few months earlier in February. In conversation with bdnmb.ca earlier today, Dave said he is ready to retire and wants to pass the business on to another entrepreneur. Since posting the business for sale earlier in the month he has already received multiple offers for the long standing business. While the convenience store is best known for it's large selection of magazines, popcorn, and as the home of the "LA Squishy", it very well may also have been one of the last places in Brandon where you could rent a movie. Over the years, the business went through multiple renovations and product offerings including flowers, CD's & cassettes, a sports card counter, hot food, and arcade games. Dave and Sandy have no immediate plans in retirement. He said what he will most about the business is the customers and his daily interactions with them. One thing he said he won't miss as much is the daily grind of coming into the store to open and then returning later that evening to close the shop down.  "Having to be at the store so early every morning, I missed a lot of family breakfasts and lunches over the years but was able to make up for it in the evenings and supper times" he told bdnmb.ca. "It's been a good run."

Bourbon Street Grill, a a zestful fast food concept restaurant specializing in Cajun and Creole inspired food, is gearing up to open a location inside the Shoppers Mall food court. The menu features a number of different combination dinners, pastas, salads, and more. Chicken, beef and seafood dishes can be complemented with various appetizing side dishes. No word yet as to an official opening.

A new Brandon-based laser clinic has announced that they will be opening in the city, Located at 904-13th Street, Happy Skin Laser + Aesthetic Clinic will be holding an open house on Tuesday, August 8 and they are now accepting bookings for treatments at the following link. The clinic will offer a variety of state-of-the-art aesthetic services, including laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and facial treatments, skin tightening, scar & cellulite removal, slimming etc. that will leave your skin looking and feeling its best. They know that each skin type is unique, which is why their highly trained technicians provide personalized treatments to help you achieve your desired outcome. Happy Skin Laser + Aesthetic Clinic provides a friendly and relaxing environment to make you feel comfortable, while providing the highest quality service and care. They use cutting-edge technologies and the latest techniques to give their clients stunning results! For additional information on the company and their services, please visit their Facebook page here.

Westman Communications Group (WCG) has announced that it will expand its Internet, TV, and home phone services to the Wasagaming area in the coming months. Fibre lines will be installed within the community to ensure that residents and businesses have access to fast and reliable Internet speeds, as well as access to InfiniTV and Home Phone services. WCG was a successful candidate for the Government of Canada’s Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) and has received over $2 million to connect Wasagaming to high-speed Internet. “The ability to bring industry-defining fibre-optic technology to Wasagaming creates opportunities for families to stay connected and entertained in this remote area. It enables local businesses to grow and participate in the global economy,” said E.J. (Bud) Keys, President and Chief Executive Officer of WCG. “High-speed Internet is essential to community growth and sustainability. As a local cooperative, we are dedicated to connecting under-served communities, and we would like to thank the Federal Government for its commitment to this project.” Installation of fibre-optic cable within Wasagaming will be a three-phase process. Phase 1 will begin with installation concentrated in the southwestern commercial area, with an estimated completion date in November 2023. Phase 2 will be comprised of installation along the southeastern side of Clear Lake, primarily within the traditional cottage areas, with a start date in the spring of 2024. Phase 3 will connect the cabins and campsites of the north-western area of Wasagaming in the cabin areas/Old Campground. Upon completion, residents can enjoy the full suite of WCG services, such as Internet download speeds up to 950 Mbps. "I am pleased to announce an agreement with Westman Communications Group to bring fibre services to the community,” said Kevin Bachewich, Parks Canada’s Townsite Manager for Riding Mountain National Park. “Discussions with the community have been in the works for some time to provide enhanced connectivity, and (we) look forward to the community and businesses enjoying these new services.” Residents of Wasagaming will be able to raise questions about the expansion at the WCG Open House event on August 4, 2023. The event will be held at the Visitor Centre Theatre Room from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M For more information about WCG and its Internet offers, please visit https://westmancom.com.

A new Indian “street food” restaurant recently opened in downtown Brandon. Royal Fork, which brands itself with the tag line “The Indian Streetary”, opened for business on June 22 at 935 Rosser Ave, formerly Little Bones Wings. The carefully crafted menu features Indian spices that are known throughout the world. There are appetizers, main dishes, sides, desserts and more available on the menu. Open 7 days a week from 11am-9pm, the Royal Fork is presently a dine-in or takeout restaurant. In the coming days their food will also be available via Ship the Dishes. A buffet option is also in the works, however a timeline for it's launch is unknown at this time.