Earlier today Grand Valley Strawberries announced, via their Facebook page, they would be opening for picking starting at 8 a.m. Monday, July 4th. Grand Valley Strawberries is a pick-your-own farm that started harvesting strawberries in 1982. The 2022 price is $18/4L container. Address: 107120 Veteran's Way. Link. For additional information, please visit their website.

A new restaurant, Robyns Lechon Ltd, recently opened in Brandon at 363 1st St. The restaurant offers menu items of cuisine from the Philippines including a Lechon Belly, which is a pork belly roast where the skin is crispy on the outside with juicy fat layers wrapped around that has been stuffed with herbs and spices. Additional menu items include a classic garlic fried chicken, pork spring rolls, and Paccit Bihon (noodle dish made of stir fry noodles with chicken & flavour). Menu description. For hours of operation, or additional information, please visit their Facebook page here.

The Western Nations Gas Bar – Brandon will be welcoming a crowd to their Grand Opening on Friday, June 24th at 1725 18th Street N, on the North Hill. The public is welcome to take in the opening ceremony beginning at 11AM with congratulations from representatives of Heritage Co-op, Federated Co-operatives Limited, and Government. Gambler First Nation Chief David Ledoux will be onsite to welcome Guests and share insights on the venture. “This business is special, it works to unite Gambler First Nation with Brandon, the Province, and Federal Government as well as businesspeople.”, said Chief Ledoux, “Western Nations Gas Bar is a fantastic opportunity for First Nations people who will expand the business and continue building opportunities.” Regarding the upcoming event, Heritage Co-op General Manager Dennis Laing shared, “Heritage Co-op has been looking forward to this moment since the conversations started with Gambler First Nation several years ago. Three months after opening the doors, we are happy to see the community officially welcomed for the Grand Opening. We are proud to offer Management services for this Western Nations Gas Bar, and of our continued partnership with Gambler First Nation in this endeavor.” 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. Coffee, Tea, Big Cools and Twist Ice Cream will be free all day for Guests and visitors. Food Trucks will be on site starting at 2PM for Guests to purchase from, and artists featured in-store have been invited to show off and sell their wares in the evening.

A new hometown seasonal ice cream & fast food restaurant has made it’s way to Wawanesa. Located at 133-4th Street, the GardenView Drive In first opened at the end of May of this year. In addition to the take-out service, there is also several little seating areas available situated in a beautiful community garden setting. The menu features a variety of drive-in classics like hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, beverages and ice cream treats.

Charmed Aroma, well known for their wide selection of candles and body care products with jewelry inside, will be opening at Shoppers Mall on June 17th. Charmed Aroma offers high-quality candles, bath bombs, bath salts and whipped soap that contain a surprise piece of jewelry. Available options for jewelry include rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and anklets. Charmed Aroma collaborated with Disney and the Harry Potter franchise to offer themed candles and jewelry. For fans of Van Gogh, there is a Starry Night-themed candle and necklace collection. Shoppers Mall will be Manitoba’s second location as the company expands further into Canada. Tegan Gallagher, District Manager, spoke on behalf of the Charmed Aroma team. “We can’t tell what we are more excited about, hidden jewelry in candles and bath bombs or being in the Wheat City!” Charmed Aroma opens in Shoppers Mall Friday, June 17th. For the grand opening weekend, customers will get a free jewelry bath bomb with every purchase over $60. You can find Charmed Aroma next to Jersey City near the food court. (Submitted Article)