From September 19th to September 25th , the full $1 from every Smile Cookie sold in Brandon will support the Brandon Area Community Foundation. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Smile Cookie campaign has raised more than $60 million for charities, hospitals, and community programs across the country - with a record-breaking $12 million in 2021. Back again for its 26th year, Tim Hortons Smile Cookie week will support charities in communities across the country, including the Brandon Area Community Foundation – one of hundreds of Canadian charities, hospitals and community programs supported through the annual campaign. ‘Smile Cookie week is here again and we are beyond excited to have some amazing businesses step up to support the cause with us this year.  Together,  these ‘smiles’ will help make a difference in our community.  What’s better than delicious cookies and helping others?’ Rhonda Pardy, Tim Hortons Westman & Area. For one week, from September 19 th to 25 th , restaurant owners will donate the full $1 from every freshly baked chocolate chunk Smile Cookie purchased to support charities in their community. Guests can complete a form to place pre-orders for Smile Cookies through their restaurant in Brandon. In addition to the funds received from the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign, there are several local sponsors that will be generously matching all funds received throughout the week. - September 19 th : Premier Financial - September 20 th : Cardinal Capital - September 21 st : MNP - September 22 nd : Guild Insurance Group - September 23 rd : Compass Credit Union, Fusion Credit Union, Sunrise Credit Union & Westoba Credit Union - September 24 th : Murray Chev Buick GMC - September 25 th : Myphone TELUS & KOODO Authorized Dealer To pre-order Smile Cookies, complete the order form here.

A new Latin American specialty grocery store recently opened in Brandon. Latinos Market Brandon carries a wide array of products from Mexico, Central America, Spanish Speaking Caribbean and South America. The store is located at 918 Rosser Ave and the hours of operation are daily from 10am to 7pm and Sunday’s 11am to 6pm.  There are plenty of items to shop for in many different categories including beverages, condiments & marinades, Tortillas & Tostadas, Hot Sauce & Salsas, Beans & Grains, Canned Products & Brines, and more. https://www.loc8nearme.com/manitoba/brandon/latinos-market-brandon/6909303/  

Westman Communications Group (WCG) capped off this year's #ConnectingWestman Tour on a high note in Roblin, MB, last Thursday, September 8, 2022.   WCG has instituted its #ConnectingWestman Tour to run every summer for it to better connect with and give back to its communities. As it visited towns across Manitoba, the Tour held an open house for the community to have an opportunity to chat with our friendly staff and learn more about how WCG and its services can enrich their lives. At the heart of the Tour was the charity barbecue fundraising event that allowed the community to donate to their selected local charity.   The charity barbecue in Roblin was held at the parking lot of the local Co-op Food Store. It was warmly received by the generous community, which donated $1,527.50. WCG matched this with its dollar-for-dollar donation for a total of $3,055.00 going towards the Roblin Playgrounds Revitalization Project.   With the conclusion of the Roblin run, the #ConnectingWestman Tour raised and donated $13,042.70 to the four local charities of the communities it has visited. Prior to Roblin, the Tour also had stops in Minnedosa, Dauphin and Neepawa.   "We are pleased both with the generous support shown by the communities we visited and with the opportunity that WCG had to contribute to causes that are truly important to them," said Westman Communications Group Marketing Manager Courtney Baxter. "We are proud to support local and positively impact the communities we serve. Being able to go to different communities each year with the #ConnectingWestman Tour makes us feel more connected to our members, and the local fundraising causes that matter to them. We look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come."

Montana's located at the Corral Centre will be closing Sept 12th and will reopen Sept 20th. Leah Foster, Montana's GM, told BDNMB.CA that nationally the chain had made changes to some stores and this is Brandon's turn for a refresh. Customers can expect a new look to the bar, dining room and exterior of the building.  Take out and curbside will have a new home on the north side of the building and a designated staff member as well will be some of the additional changes. New technology changes will happen plus new restaurant equipment.

Westman Communications Group (WCG) was with Neepawa, MB community, last Thursday, August 25, 2022, for its third stop of this year’s #ConnectingWestman Tour. A charity barbecue was held at the Neepawa Co-op Food Store to benefit the local non-profit organization, Cats TNR & Rescue. Through this event, the generous people of Neepawa came out and raised $2,017; WCG matched this with its dollar-for-dollar donation and turned over a total of $4,034 to Cats TNR & Rescue. “It was fantastic. The amount of people and money that came in was just phenomenal,” said Martha Bennett, Fundraising Manager of Cats TNR & Rescue. “We have roughly 70 cats and kittens, and this donation is going to go towards vet bills; believe me, we have lots of those, and they’re very high. Lots of cats and kittens need neutered and fed, so this money will be a big help towards that.” “As with the #ConnectingWestman Tour’s previous visits to our other communities, we are pleased with the turn-out here in Neepawa and the tremendous support they have shown to us and to their selected charity,” said Westman Communications Group Marketing Manager Courtney Baxter. “We raised and donated more than $4,000 for a good cause. This is a great opportunity for us to connect and give back to the community of Neepawa.” To keep up to date on the 2022 #ConnectingWestman Tour, follow WCG on social media or head to westmancom.com/connectingwestman-tour.