The 2017 BRHC Foundation Gala Committee is thrilled to announce that $73,634.80 was raised from the SOLD OUT event held September 30. The spectacular evening included champagne, gourmet meal, wine, chocolates, a complimentary photo, prizes, and dancing. Equipment purchases for the Brandon Regional Health Centre will include a fetal monitor and waterless milk warmers for the Maternal/Child areas, a physiological monitor for the Dialysis Unit, and a hyper-hypothermia system for the Emergency Department. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this 27th annual fundraiser! Special thanks to the Gala Committee: Kyla Beattie, Danika Dinko, Dr. Carina Kaiser, Brett Kennedy, Kelly Lumbard, Nikki Maduke, Sally Mott, Cheryl Nelson, Dr. Savitri Ramaya, Jenn Shields, Jill Stewart, Dr. Kelby Treloar, and Barb Webber

BRANDON, MB – Nine charities and organizations in southern Manitoba will be the beneficiaries of national accounting, tax and consulting firm MNP’s Reach Out – Pay it Forward program for the next year. Starting February 1, 2018 and running until January 2019, for every client referral provided to our southern Manitoba offices, MNP will reach out and donate five percent of the new client’s first year fees to local charities and organizations. “As a leading national accounting, tax and consulting firm, our objective is to not only raise money for the local charities but also to build awareness for the organizations’ missions. MNP is committed to strengthening the communities we live and work in,” says Patti Bell, Regional Managing Partner. “We recognize the work these organizations do in our community and look forward to supporting them.” In 2018-2019, MNP will be supporting: Helping Hands Central Plains Cancer Services Virden Area Foundation Community Foundation of Swan Valley Southwest Manitoba Regional Foundation Minnedosa Primary Care Centre Prairie Partners Inc. Mountain View School Division Breakfast Program Moosomin and District Health Foundation Working together we can make a difference in the lives of people and strengthen our community.

Brandon Police Service Media Release A 49 year old Brandon man was arrested on Friday night after a complaint was received from a restaurant in downtown Brandon that two man had left without paying an $86 dollar tab.  The man and another male were confrontational with staff at the restaurant and left before police arrived.  The accused was then located at a downtown bar by police.  He was highly intoxicated and was held in custody to be released for a court appearance on the charge in March.

Brandon Police Service Media Release At 12:54 am on Saturday morning, police responded to a report of a man who had been shot several times with a pellet gun at a residence in the  500 block of Franklin St.  Officers spoke with the victim who stated he had been in a dispute with another man whom had been staying with him.  The victim was attempting to evict the other man when the argument started, quickly turning physical.  During the fight, the suspect used a pellet gun in his possession to shoot the victim several times, causing injuries to the man’s arm and head.  The suspect then fled from the scene.  The victim was treated and released at BRHC.   The suspect later contacted police and turned himself in.  Following his arrest, he provided a statement indicating he had also been the victim of an assault.  The accused, a 20 year old man from Brandon, was lodged at Brandon Correctional Center to appear in court later on Saturday. The incident is still under investigation.

BRANDON, MB – Westoba Credit Union Ltd. announces their commitment to enter into a multi-year Naming Rights Agreement with the Keystone Centre for the main arena in addition to renewing their long-term sponsorship of the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence. Effective Monday, February 19th, 2018, the main arena will be called Westoba Place. Westoba Place is a 5,102 seat arena, which is home to the 2016 WHL champion Brandon Wheat Kings, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Manitoba Ag Days and more. The Keystone Centre has over 1.2 million visitors annually and over 3,000 event bookings per year. “We’re excited to be expanding our already great working relationship with the Keystone. It’s a huge facility that so many people, communities and businesses benefit from and we’re proud to be a part of that ongoing legacy,” says Jim Rediger, CEO of Westoba. “We’re grateful to Westoba for their continued support of not only our Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence, but now also our main arena,” said Jeff Schumacher, General Manager, Keystone Centre. “This is a strong partnership, because our companies naturally align in their values and visions for the community.” Westoba is committed to bringing people, communities and businesses together. Rediger says, “We believe in building healthy communities and our members have told us they want our community investment dollars to focus on building infrastructure. I can’t think of a larger or more diverse facility that’s more central to our region and the communities we support than the Keystone.” Westoba supports economic development and growth and engages the business community through major events like Ag Days that are hosted at the Keystone Centre. They’re subsidizing rink rental rates to help local youth sports teams afford to use the arena. Westoba makes every decision in the best interests of their membership and this partnership provides Westoba members with special benefits like access to advanced ticket promotions and a Westoba fast lane for entering events. To celebrate this exciting partnership, Westoba is hosting a FREE Family Fun Day at the Keystone Centre on Monday, February 19th. Family activities include: Event Location Time Disco Public Skating Westoba Place 10am - noon Big Toys Explore Zone Keystone Centre Main Lower Concourse Hallway 10am – 2pm Westoba Mini-Car Pit Stop Keystone Centre Main Upper Concourse and Westoba Agricultural Centre 10am – 2pm Petting Zoo Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence 10am – 2pm