An Anytime Fitness franchise is slated to open in Souris in the coming months. Bryan and Amber White, who also own/operate the Brandon location, are excited to add the fitness centre to the business community in the region. The location in Souris was selected as the Southwest area of the province is well known for producing quality athletes and the introduction of a new training facility would benefit neighboring communities remain active and stay healthy. Located at 157 First Ave West, the 5800 square foot open concept facility will feature state of the art cardio equipment, pin loaded machines, a free weight area, purple turf, restrooms, and showers. For additional information, and for status updates, please follow their Facebook page here.

On the footsteps of bdnmb.ca's extremely successful Food Truck Warz event in Brandon in 2017, the food truck trend has exploded in the city with several new trucks entering the marketplace each summer. Last summer the family who own & operate Sabor Latino restaurant expanded their operation with the introduction of a food trailer--The Mexican King. Serving Brandon's best authentic Latin American cuisine, Mexican King was an instant hit with Brandon and area residents. This summer they are back at it once again with the addition of another food truck---Mexican Queen. The menu at Mexican Queen will include a variety of CREPAS, ice cream, special hot dogs, floats, piña coladas, and more. The Mexican Queen will join the Mexican King food truck in the parking lot of Canadian Tire and Tim Horton’s on 18th Street, starting Friday, April 30. Initially the trucks will be open Thursday to Sunday with a new schedule starting in June. May hours: Thursday to Saturday 11.30 to 8 pm. Sundays 12 to 5 pm. The menu for both trucks can be found at this link. A tres leches cake that will be sold at Mexican Queen Tacos from the Mexican King

Fusion Credit Union is giving $550,000 in patronage allocations to its members, plus $815,000 in cash payouts to members under 19, age 65 and over, and members who hold over $15,000 in surplus shares. In total, Fusion Credit Union will return $1,365,000 to its members this year. “We have all weathered a tumultuous year,” says Darwin Johns, CEO. “We are thrilled to be paying over $1 million to provide support to our members as we continue to navigate this ever-changing economy.” A patronage allocation is value returned to a member of F usion Credit Union based on their relationship. The amount for each member is different, as it represents a portion of their interest paid and earned during the past year. “Our members' loyalty is the reason we can continue to pay out patronage allocations,” adds Johns. “We promised to always put our members and community first, and this is one way we do that. Since Fusion’s amalgamation, we've shared over $5 million in patronage returns with our members, and we’ve been completing patronage allocations and cash payments for years. Members will see their allocation on their next monthly statements. Business and Personal account holders will see the change by the end of June Members’ patronage allocations are reta ined in a Surplus Share account. Fusion’s Board of Directors set a policy to additionally pay members aged 65 and over, and members under 19 based on their historical proportion of each patronage allocation. This year, we are paying out $815,000 in cash across these two member groups and members who hold over $15,000 in surplus shares. The balance of t he $1,365,000 is allocated to our members through allocations, cash redemptions of Surplus Shares and Preferred Share Dividends. “Fusion's slogan is ‘here for good,’ and that encompasses our beliefs, policies, actions and decisions,” adds Johns. “Fusion belongs to its members and we take pride in being there for them year after year.

Downtown Brandon will soon have another dining option as bdnmb.ca has learned that a Little Bones Wings restaurant will be setting up at 935 Rosser Ave. For your wings and tenders, the Little Bones Wings menu features 75 different flavors to select from including specialty options like Poutine Wings, Mexi or Nacho Wings, Butter Chicken Wings, Philly Cheese Wings, and more. The fun and unique menu also includes vegan and gluten friendly options as well. Management tells bdnmb.ca they are hoping for a mid-May opening in the 1900 sq foot restaurant. The plan initially is to open for pickup orders with delivery and restaurant dining to be added shortly after. A link to the company's Facebook page can be found here. Photo: Little Bones Wings Facebook Photo: Little Bones Wings Facebook Photo: Little Bones Wings Facebook

A new African grocery store recently opened (February 1, 2021) in Brandon, Located at 719-10th Street, Sangees African Groceries Shop will carry a couple of hundred different African grocery items unique to the cuisines of several African countries. Among the items currently filling the shelves are a selection of noddle's, beans, Banku, custard, peatuts, Garri, spices, rice, soft drinks, flour, frozen food and different types of fish & vegetables. You can follow them on Facebook here.