The people of Fort McMurray, are on everyone’s mind today
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The fires, but most importantly the people of Fort McMurray, are on everyone's mind today. Stories of kindness and neighbours helping neighbours are speckled across the pages of Facebook. 80,000 residents on mandatory evacuation. Opportunities for Canadians to get involved are abound. You can donate on-line through the Red Cross or by texting REDCROSS to 30333 and…
Kiwanis Kar Derby
This is a special event for 2016 and will be held on June 4th, 2016 on the Rideau Street hill next to Rideau Park.This Club fund raiser started in 1986 by the Kiwanis club of Brandon and has grown to be a special event for children, parents and grandparents, our club members look forward to this…
A little bit Justin. A little bit Trump. A whole lotta change.
Brian Pallister tweeted out a photo of the hands of his cabinet picks joined in unity just prior to the swearing-in ceremony today in Winnipeg. It prompted this comment from a Winnipeg Free Press reporter: “Great photo. Dare I say, a little bit Justin?” Then, Pallister led his team down a long, winding ramp towards…
His Worship gets worked over
It was all in good fun. And for a good cause. But some of the shots slung at Brandon Mayor Rick Chrest at a recent fundraising roast must have stung just a bit. Creatively themed Breakfast for Dinner, the evening featured walkabout magicians Holden Lumbard and Brett Chrest. The roasters were former mayor/MLA/MP Rick Borotsik,…
Air Miles now has Brandon to Toronto flights on-line
Great news! Air Miles now has the Brandon to Toronto flights on-line and in their system. This means that you can now book a (nearly) free and completely convenient flight from home, to the big city of Toronto. A flight this summer, from YBR to YYZ will cost 2000 Air Miles, plus the taxes, which…
