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.

A beloved drive-in restaurant (Dari Isle Drive-In in Minnedosa, MB) has new owners for the 2023 season. Upon acquiring the establishment located at 11 6th Ave NE, Zac Easton and Cass Cardy immediately went to work putting their stamp on the future of the business. While the restaurant had been take-out only for the previous two years the couple decided to reopen and renovate the dining room, giving it a whole new, retro look. The booths were fixed, new checkered floor tiles were installed, new prints were placed on the walls, and a music system was also added. While the interior underwent a makeover, the biggest change may have come from the kitchen. The couple introduced a number of new wrinkles to the menu including smash burgers with all-beef, no-filler patties made fresh (never frozen) daily and curds in their poutine. An ISLE STYLE burger, iconic FAT BOY burger, and a number of new ice cream specials (ice cream nachos & s'more parfait) were added to the menu. The food and summer ice cream treats are available for dine-in or takeout and outdoor seating is also available. The Dari Isle Drive-In season typically runs from mid-April to mid-September of each year. You can visit their Facebook page here. Web site link here. Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday-Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday CLOSED