Westman Communications Group (WCG) announced it increased the internet speeds earlier this month. This is a result of the company’s $1.4 million investment into network infrastructure upgrades which began in March 2022. WCG is committed to continuously finding ways to improve and provide its members with the best internet and streaming TV experience. The company understands that more speed and increased reliability of its internet services are vital to delivering this promise. With this upgrade, WCG members are now enjoying significantly faster internet at no extra cost, as internet plans offered by the company were given speed increases while maintaining current plan rates. “WCG has been committed to giving the best service to its communities over the last four decades. The internet speed upgrade is timely, as faster and more reliable internet has been of utmost importance to our members. Especially with the increasing popularity of remote work, video streaming and other online services,” explains Bud Keys, Interim President, and CEO of Westman Communications Group. “Our network infrastructure upgrade that made this possible is a step for us to continue to provide the best service for our communities today and well into the future.” WCG’s network upgrades will continue, with more experience improvements and enhancements to come. For more information about Westman Communication Group’s internet plans, please visit https://westmancom.com/personal/internet/plans.

Great news for lovers of Japanese-inspired foods, according to information on their corporate web page, popular Japanese-inspired restaurant Edo Japan is planning to open a location in Brandon at #6-1825-18th St N. Renovations appear well underway in the unit, which is located in the Corral Centre 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. The franchise, best known for their signature teriyaki sauce, was first established in Alberta in 1979. There are currently 4 locations in Winnipeg. The Brandon location is looking to fill a number of open positions including master griller, supervisor and guest experience specialist. To apply, please see this link.

Shoppers Mall will be hosting a Job Fair on August 25th, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the common area, near the food court. Employers are looking to hire for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. Employers at the job fair include: • Reesor’s Jewellery • Maurices • Bath and Body Works • H&R Block Canada • Coles • Bell MTS • Paladin Security • Swiss Chalet/Harveys • Landmark Cinemas • The Source • Telus • Charmed Aroma • Showcase • Garage • Bee Clean Building Maintenance Applicants are encouraged to bring a copy of their resume to the event. Employers will also take applications and have on-the-spot interviews. Attendants also have a chance to enter to win a $100 Shoppers Mall shopping spree.

Flower U-Pick, where you get choose your flowers, is now taking bookings for those who are looking to create their own arrangements or who are looking for a fun evening out with friends. Located a short drive from Brandon, the farm offers 40 different types of flowering, greenery, and grasses to cut from. The cost is $35 to fill a vase (includes vase), $60 to fill a pail (includes pail) or $5.00 visit, no flowers. All necessary tools are provided. This is her first year with the u-pick concept for owner Hazel Thorne, a trained florist who also does wedding work. She also does wholesale growing of bedding plants for the spring market, and being that she already had the greenhouses and the land she wanted to extend her season by trying a u-pick garden. The U Pick garden kicked off just recently for the season and Hazel plans to be open till it freezes, so hoping until at least September long. As she also works outside of the home, the service is currently available by booking a time. She does evening appointments every day, and appointments during the day and evening on weekends. You can call or 204-573-1268 to book a time. Located 15 minutes east of Brandon just off Veterans Way. You can check out her Instagram page here.

Paul “Biz Nasty” Bissonnette, a retired NHL player and a current Spittin’ Chiclets host, made a stop in Brandon today at Joe Beeverz as part of his Great Canadian @pinkwhitney Expedition. The tour sees BizNasty travelling Canada promoting Pink Whitney Vodka by New Amsterdam Vodka.  Pink Whitney Vodka is "a spirit inspired by Ryan Whitney’s favorite drink: a mix of award-winning New Amsterdam® Vodka and refreshing pink lemonade." Tickets to the event were only $10 with proceeds going to the newly created Westman VOLT Hockey. He has arrived @BizNasty2point0 pic.twitter.com/3bX4luThye — Pink Whitney (@pinkwhitney) August 9, 2022