Darryl: I am the first person to always say “ah it’s Brandon that’s good enough”. For long time morning host and Program Director Tyler Glen of Star FM and Q Country he has stepped up his game. When you hear ads on TV or radio you would never guess what a competitive business it is to be the person voicing those commercials. The buyer will listen to dozens of voices trying to find the right feel and sound that will serve their purpose of having a professional sounding ad. Quietly Tyler Glen lately has amassed some impressive international and national clients including Kroger Family of Stores, Ashley Furniture USA, Fox Television Online, Anheiser Bush (Budweiser), Sheraton Hotels & more. Tyler: While 80% of my commercials are for US clients, I currently have or in the past couple of years, have voiced commercial content for clients in Mexico, Costa Rica, Cuba, Brazil, the Bahamas, the UK, Spain, Morocco, Sweden, Finland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Belarus, Romania, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, India, China, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.  I actually only have two or three clients in Canada I regularly do production for. Darryl: This past weekend Tyler was selected to voice a tribute video for 1991 Time’s “Man of the Year” Ted Turner.  Explain to people how did this honor came about and from reading your Facebook post it must be a career highlight.  Almost as great if the Vikings won the Super Bowl. Tyler: Full disclosure: it was for the man of the year 1991, the year I graduated from high school.  (Ted Turner).  I'm a CNN fan and Mr. Turner founded the network.  I was recently contracted by a production company in Georgia to do a voiceover that will air at a dinner in which he will be honored. So you'll have literally hundreds of Georgia’s brightest in the business community at this dinner where he will receive a special honor, and a video will play before he gets that award.  And that video will be voiced by yours truly…..very cool….. since he was Tim Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991…… the year I graduated from Erickson Collegiate. Darryl: Tyler how do you land these jobs or even tryout? Tyler: I actually started my studio back in 2006 so it's been 14 years of work. I quietly started as a way to earn a little extra spending money for family vacations and it ended up growing. The last three years have been really big, thanks to new technology and good old fashioned word of mouth.  What's really cool is that even though tools like the web and social media are used to help get the word out, it really is up to the individual to do a good job, provide value, be kind in the transaction, and follow up with all the traditional polite courtesy of business. These rules still apply in a digital world, and when you do a good job and you thank people for their business, and you’re courteous and kind, word starts to travel, and that's what has happened in my case.  I've been very lucky. I always appreciate getting a call from another city on recommendation from another producer. What started out as a way to earn some extra money with a couple clients in North Dakota has grown to over 30 States, voicing with producers from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.  And in this case Atlanta.  Just because you're in a small town does not mean you can't be doing big things.  I had a program director once say that great radio isn't defined by the number of people that are around a transmitter.  So true.  I also believe that when it comes to a person's career.  You can be “world class” anywhere.  Just because you may be in a small town does not mean you can't be doing big things.  Thankfully, and quietly, under the radar…..many people in Brandon are. Darryl: I know a month I sent you a message and asked if you were doing a commercial on CNN and sure enough it was you.  How does it feel when people notice hey isn’t that Tyler Glen? Tyler: It's quite weird.  Especially when I'm watching CNN or KTLA for the content and one of my ads comes on.  Recently my daughter was in the kitchen and her head turned around, and she said “Dad is that you?” and I said “yes”…..it's a very weird feeling knowing millions of people are hearing me too.  Humbling.  It's also weird when I get random emails or DM’S from people across the States saying they heard me.  Last week one guy told me he was shopping at Kroger when he heard me to tell him to “buy peas”  (In store audio).  Very funny. Darryl: Congrats from us at BDNMB and Food Truck Warz. Tyler: Thanks guys.  I'm truly grateful for every opportunity I have, and I'm thankful for all the good luck I've had.  It's important to remember:   just because you're in a small town doesn't mean you can't do BIG things.

Brandon, MB – As Brandon City Council prepares to deliberate the proposed 2020 municipal budget, the community is invited to provide its feedback on the draft financial plan at a community forum on the evening of Wednesday, January 15th, 2020, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Main Foyer of Brandon City Hall, 410-9th Street. The evening forum will include a brief overview of the proposed budget led by City Administration, which will be followed by a question-and-answer session led by members of Brandon City Council. Mayor and Councillors will be asking for public feedback on the proposed budget and on where they would like Council to focus its future spending priorities. The evening forum will be streamed live via the City of Brandon YouTube channel for the benefit of residents unable to attend, who will also have the opportunity to submit questions for answer by City Council or Administration during the forum via the YouTube live stream. Questions for City Council or City Administration before or during the forum can also be submitted via email at budget@brandon.ca, or residents may also contact members of City Council directly at any time during the municipal budget process to share their thoughts on the proposed spending plan. Prior to Council’s deliberations, the proposed 2020 budget is representative of a 2.97% average municipal tax increase. All proposed budget documents can be viewed on the City of Brandon website at https://www.brandon.ca/budget/proposed-2020-budget. Brandon City Council will deliberate the 2020 proposed budget on Friday, January 31st and Saturday, February 1st. Deliberations will be held in the City of Brandon Council Chamber on the 2nd floor of Brandon City Hall and are open to the public and media to observe. Deliberations will also be livestreamed for the public via the City of Brandon YouTube channel. (Source: City of Brandon Public Notice)

Source:Brandon Police Service Media Release On Saturday afternoon, police attended a theft at a north end retailer. The 38-year-old Brandon female was arrested for the theft of approximately $50 worth of merchandise from the store and also found to have a warrant for theft from Winnipeg. The female had approximately $180 worth of merchandise stolen earlier in the day from a different store and was the suspect in a third theft earlier in December. She was released from custody and will appear in court in February.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On January 2, 2020, police responded to a report of a suspicious individual in a back yard in the area of Viceroy Cr. at approximately 9:00 am. The visitor was corralled north toward the river by police and animal control officers where we hope he finds the life he’s looking for.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On December 30, 2019, police received a report of the theft of a vehicle from the 1400 block of 22nd street. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between December 24, 2019 and the time of report while the owner was away from home. The vehicle was discovered in a ditch in the 5000 block of Richmond Ave on December 28, 2019, before it was reported stolen. It has since been towed for further forensic examination. On December 30, 2019, police learned that the stolen 2001, grey, Oldsmobile Alero was located on Strathcona Street in Winnipeg. It has also been towed for further forensic examination. Police continue to investigate the theft of these two vehicles. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service.