At the Annual General Meeting held on April 20, 2022, Fusion announced a patronage allocation of $725,000 to members, plus $858,500 in cash payouts to select members, for a total return of over $1.58 million to its members. “We endured quite a storm this past year with the pandemic,” says Darwin Johns, CEO of Fusion Credit Union. “Our members weathered the uncertainty with us, demonstrating their confidence in our financially strong credit union that is focused on their needs. Putting cash back in the hands of our members is our way of saying “thank you” for your confidence in our ability to make decisions that matter to you and your communities.” A patronage allocation is a value returned to a member of Fusion Credit Union based on their relationship with the credit union. The patronage amount is a portion of interest paid and earned during the past year and varies from member to member. All patronage allocations are retained in a Surplus Share account and select member groups receive cash payouts. This year, $858,500 will be paid out in cash to members 65 years of age and older and those under age 19, as well as members who hold over $15,000 in surplus shares. Eligible members will see their patronage allocation on their April statement; any cash payouts will be reflected on their May statement. “We had an incredible year of growth and development at Fusion,” states Johns. “Our members are true owners, and we are both happy and honored to share our accomplishments with them. Our success is proof that when we all work together towards a common goal, we collectively emerge stronger.”

The Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) is thrilled to have Westoba join the season as a new Full Saddle Sponsor. MHSRA Sponsorship Coordinator, Shauna Gerelus says this sponsorship will help with the group's plan to return to a regular rodeo season this year. “It’s been a long wait to get things back to normal,” said Gerelus. “The fact that MHSRA is outdoors and included in the Kids Sports category, we are confident that things will go ahead as planned this year with minimal changes.” Westoba Branch Manager, Heather Heinrichs has been involved with MHSRA for many years and is excited for Westoba to be a part of the program. “I’m immensely proud that Westoba recognizes the value this program has for youth in the agriculture industry, “said Heather Heinrichs. "MHSRA teaches students to keep driving to succeed in their studies, to work hard; providing sponsorship support really is investing in sport and the future of these youth at the same time.” The MHSRA Finals Rodeo will take place June 10th – 12th, in Souris.

After much anticipation, Wendy's® reveals that Canadians will wake up to a better breakfast experience starting Monday, May 2. Breakfast at Wendy's will be available nationwide, headlined by a signature coffee blend made specifically for Canadian customers that is served to order, and menu items that pay homage to Wendy's fan favourites such as the Breakfast Baconator® and Frosty-ccino. "We believe the breakfast category is ripe for disruption and we're here to offer a fresh, high-quality breakfast that customers deserve," said Liz Geraghty, Chief Marketing Officer, International, The Wendy's Company. "We've done the work. We've immersed ourselves in what Canadian customers want from their breakfast through extensive research and have worked closely with our franchisees to ensure their teams are set up to successfully deliver a breakfast worth waking up for." Drumroll please! Get a first look at Wendy's breakfast menu that will be sure to change morning routines. At Wendy's we don't cut corners and that includes at breakfast. Signature menu items Breakfast Baconator: A grilled square sausage patty paired with two slices of cheese, six strips of crispy oven-baked Applewood smoked bacon that are freshly-cooked in every restaurant every day, a fresh-cracked Canadian grade A egg, all covered in a warm Swiss cheese hollandaise style sauce on a premium toasted bun. You won't be asking, "where's the bacon?" after tasting this breakfast sandwich. Frosty-ccino: Wendy's Frosty-ccino combines cold brew coffee with your favourite legendary chocolate or vanilla Frosty® flavour featuring Canadian dairy, served over ice. A perfect pick-me-up to start your morning. Seasoned Potatoes: Every hero needs a sidekick, and so do morning breakfast sandwiches. Say goodbye to greasy hashbrowns with these half-moon seasoned potatoes featuring a blend of spices, served crispy and piping hot every morning. Classics Classic Sausage or Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich: Freshly cracked Canadian grade A egg, with your choice of a grilled square sausage patty or oven-baked Applewood smoked bacon, and melted cheese on a freshly toasted and buttered breakfast roll. It's how mornings were meant to begin. Biscuits Sausage or Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit: Freshly cracked Canadian grade A egg on a fluffy buttermilk biscuit baked fresh in-restaurant with your choice of a grilled square sausage patty or oven-baked Applewood smoked bacon and melted cheese. Meet your new morning go-to. Sausage Biscuit: Grilled, square sausage patty on a fluffy buttermilk biscuit baked fresh in-restaurant. Simple breakfast perfection. Croissants Our butter croissants feature 120 flakey layers so good that Canadians will never flake on breakfast again. Sausage or Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant: Freshly cracked Canadian grade A egg with your choice of a grilled square sausage patty or oven-baked Applewood smoked bacon covered in savoury Swiss cheese sauce on a flaky croissant. There's a lot going on in this simple sandwich and it's all delicious. For those looking for meat-less options, any breakfast sandwich is also available with egg and cheese only. Coffee For the first time ever, Wendy's created a signature medium-roast coffee blend uniquely crafted for our Canadian customers. The Wendy's culinary team worked diligently with its Canadian coffee partner to develop a sustainably sourced coffee blend of 100% Arabica beans from Central and South America. All coffee comes from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms, which meet comprehensive standards for the protection of wildlands, waterways, and wildlife habitat as well as the rights and welfare of workers, their families and communities. During the research phase, Wendy's coffee was tested by nearly 1,000 Canadian consumers to curate a blend to please their specific palates. The coffee is roasted, ground and packed in Canada, brewed continuously throughout the day to bring out the best flavours, and is served to order. "Our culinary team spent two years conducting extensive research to deliver this breakfast menu that is bound to change morning routines," said Hayley Kianoff, Manager, International Culinary Innovation, The Wendy's Company. "We tested fifteen different menu concepts with more than 3,700 Canadian quick service consumers to make sure we got it right. The Breakfast Baconator and the Bacon, Egg and Swiss Croissant received high ratings by consumers, while our seasoned potatoes are all but guaranteed to be among fan favourites." With this breakfast introduction, Wendy's continues to prioritize its points of difference: sourcing craveable, high-quality ingredients like fresh, never frozen Canadian beef and Canadian grade A eggs; improving packaging sustainability; and investing in its delivery and digital business to reach more customers, more often. Yes, you will be able get Wendy's breakfast delivered using providers such as SkipTheDishes and UberEats. To help serve up the craveable breakfast menu, Wendy's Canadian franchisees are hiring more than 1,500 new crew members to join an existing team of approximately 15,000 across the country, offering opportunities for flexibility and to build a career. Morning people who are ready to dish out breakfast Wendy's style can apply today at wendys-careers.com/caen/ or visit their local Wendy's restaurant. SOURCE: https://www.newswire.ca/  

Westoba Credit Union (WCU) is proud to announce funding received from its partner, Wyth Financial, in the amount of $5000.00 to support the Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022 event in Brandon. Wyth Financials’ Empowering Your Community grant program supports initiatives that build better communities. A full list of the 2022 grant winners is available on Wyth’s website at www.wyth.ca As a sponsor of the 2021 event, Westoba has already put its support behind the 2022 event, scheduled to take place from September 27th to October 4th . Westoba will actively participate on the Truth and Reconciliation Week planning committee and is looking forward to being involved in the events taking place throughout the week. “This is an initiative we feel very strongly about,” said Jim Rediger, WCU President and CEO. “The fact that our application to Wyth Financials' Empowering Your Community grant program was successful, indicates that our partners value and recognize our community efforts.” Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Council’s (BUAPC) Community Coordinator, Michèle LeTourneau says this grant donation will provide much-needed financial support for the 2022 event. “The inaugural year of Truth and Reconciliation Week demonstrated there is a marked interest on the part of the City of Brandon and its citizens in pursuing matters related to truth and reconciliation and to participate actively,” said Le Tourneau. “The 2022 event will include a weekend which we anticipate will bring more visitors and provide more opportunities for commemoration, celebration and education”. Planning for the 2022 event has already begun with the first meeting of the newly formed organizing committee taking place later this month.

Westman Communications Group (WCG) announced today its annual #ConnectingWestman Tour is returning after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 health restrictions. The Tour will be kicking off on June 16 and will end on September 8, 2022. The last time WCG held the #ConnectingWestman Tour was back in 2019, which was also the first year it took place. The 2019 Tour was a smashing success, and WCG looks to bring that momentum back. “The #ConnectingWestman Tour is an initiative that raises funds together with the community to benefit a local cause and is something that we knew we wanted to make an annual event,” said Marketing Manager, Courtney Baxter. “The success of our first Tour in 2019 proved that this was something our communities really enjoyed and that we could carry on for years to come.” WCG staff will hit the highway this summer making four community stops. The Tour will kick off in Minnedosa on June 16 before heading to Dauphin on July 21, Neepawa on August 25, and wrapping up in Roblin on September 8. “We are proud to support local and make an impact in the communities we serve,” explained Baxter. “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.” WCG, WCGtv, Westman Communications Business Solutions, 94.7 STAR FM, and Q Country 91.5 FM will be hosting barbeques, which support local charities and organizations, as well as open houses to allow community members to preview WCG communication services and ask questions. WCGtv will be touring the community and capturing all the action of the day. The 2019 #ConnectingWestman Tour took WCG to Killarney, Russell, and Virden. With the support of those communities, a total of over $15,000 was raised for local charities, including the Killarney – Turtle Mountain Fire Department, the Russell Airport & Flying Club, and the Virden Spray Park. To keep up to date on the 2022 #ConnectingWestman Tour, follow WCG on social media or head to westmancom.com/connectingwestman-tour.