Popular Japanese-inspired restaurant Edo Japan is now open in Brandon at #6-825-18th St N. The franchise, best known for their signature teriyaki sauce, was first established in Alberta in 1979. The quick service made-to-order menu includes bento boxes, hand-rolled sushi, soups gyozas, and noodle & rice bowls meaning there’s a little something for everyone. Mon - Thu 10:30am - 9pm Fri - Sat 10:30am - 10pm Sun 11am - 8pm

Westman Communications Group (WCG) is excited to introduce its all-new WCG Local Loot Loyalty Giveaway. This exciting loyalty program is designed to give back and show appreciation to WCG’s members with a cooperative flair. This year, WCG is giving its loyal members a chance to win four prizes, all sourced directly from Manitoba. WCG is giving loyal members of five years or more the chance to win prizes, including the grand prize of a luxury staycation at Wasagaming, Manitoba (Bears Den) for seven (7) days valued at $3,500. The second prize is a $2,000 cash and a $2,000 donation to their choice of charity. The third prize winner will receive a private in-home dining experience cooked by ACC Alumni chefs, and the fourth and final prize is available to loyal members of two years or more, is a $1,000 Co-op gift card! “As a cooperative, our members and communities are an essential part of who we are,” said Brandi Crowe, Westman Communications Group Marketing Manager. “It means a lot that they continue to pick us as their communication service provider and showing them our appreciation throughout the year is important to us. This is just one of our many ways of saying thank you to all our loyal members.” WCG’s loyal members of five/two years or more are automatically entered into the applicable prizes for a chance to win. The randomly selected winners will be announced on their social media channels on February 9, 2023. WCG is always looking for ways to show their appreciation to their loyal members. For more information on the WCG Local Loot Giveaway, visit https://westmancom.com/local-loot-giveaway.

If you can succeed over 3 years and stay alive in the highly competitive restaurant business you should have a degree of success. However 36 years would be considered an eternity by most. With new food delivery apps and national and international food chains coming to Brandon one would think being in that industry for 36 years as a small independent business would be nothing short of a miracle. In 1970 Beef and Barrel opened on the North Hill in Brandon by Tom Cowan and then in 1987 purchased by Brian Kilborn whom has operated it since.  And on March 31, 2023 will be the final day of operations for Brian and his staff. Kilborn told BDNMB.CA that he will now focus on traveling and being at the lake and enjoying the next phase of his life. Crane Steel has purchased the building and land.  Jarod Crane said "Excited about providing another future development for the City of Brandon". Brian Kilborn also stated that on March 31st he will be giving away hamburgers and soft drinks until everything is gone. The staff at BDNMB.CA and many other loyal customers will miss this local business.

Westman Communications Group (WCG) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Backyard on Aberdeen. At the AGM, WCG announced the elected 2023 Board of Directors. The Board comprises 11 members from around the province, and three spots needed to be filled this year. The three members joining the 2023 Board of Directors include Mike Csversko, Susan Brechmann, and newcomer Chris Sobchuk. Including the new members, the 2023 Board of Directors consists of Jason Roblin (Chair), Mike Csversko (1st Vice-Chair), Dave Mahoney (2nd Vice-Chair), Gillian Halwas (Secretary), Dan Robertson (Treasurer), Susan Brechmann, Barrie Brooking, David Leech, Terry Fehr, Gail Janz and Chris Sobchuk. Four of the 11 members of this year’s Board are made up of representatives from outside of Brandon – Barrie Brooking (Minnedosa), Mike Csversko (Dauphin), Terry Fehr (Gladstone), and Gillian Halwas (Inglis). “As WCG continues growth into new areas of the province, I am pleased to see our Board of Directors reflect that,” said Interim President & CEO, E.J (Bud) Keys. “Congratulations to our Board of Directors for 2023.” For more information on WCG’s Board of Directors, visit westmancom.com/about-us/companyprofile/board-of-directors.

Mano's Pizza is set to return to the Wheat City. Ownership told bdnmb.ca that they are hoping to start serving their pizza to the public as early as this weekend. Mano's Pizza will operate out of the Kam Lung restaurant (1650 Park Avenue) and will offer dine-in, pick-up, and delivery service as well as Skip The Dishes. Kam Lung Asian Cuisine will continue to operate out of the same location so now guests will have the option of ordering off either menu. The extremely large kitchen inside Kam Lung allowed for ownership to have the space to fully run both menus out of the one address. Instead of acquiring a franchise to fill the space, they also felt they wanted to go with the name of a pizza restaurant that residents in the city would remember just like when they first opened Kam Lung. The Mano's name has a history in Brandon dating back to their location on 10th Street in the 90's. Maintaining a sense of local was a very important consideration when it came to securing a name for this venture. Mano's Pizza features fresh hand made & hand rolled pizza dough made fresh daily.