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Throughout my 10+ years of writing articles as a columnist (Wheat City Journal, Brandon Sun and currently WWW.BDNMB.ca) I’m often approached by folks who are searching for some extra coverage for an event that they are involved with planning and or organizing. Many of these said events are designed to help out charitable causes and… May 6, 2016

A 3 on 3 coed bubble soccer tournament is scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday September 10th & 11th at Earl Oxford School with all proceeds going to support Big Brothers & Sisters of Brandon. Registration is only $150 and teams are comprised of up to six people.  Teams should have at least… May 6, 2016

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… May 5, 2016

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… May 4, 2016

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… May 3, 2016