The City of Brandon’s Streets & Roads Section would like to advise the public that an overnight parking ban will be implemented along Princess Avenue and Rosser Avenue, from 18th Street to 1st Street, both tonight and tomorrow night. This is to allow for crews to remove snow piles from areas adjacent to parking meters. As per the City of Brandon Traffic By-law, overnight parking along these routes (12 a.m. to 8 a.m.) is prohibited if a snow plowing/removal notice has been issued by the City of Brandon. Vehicles that remain parked along signed snow routes during an identified snow-clearing event risk being ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense. More information on City of Brandon seasonal Snow Routes and associated parking bans can be found at http://www.brandon.ca/snow-routes

Major Grant for Production Suite Funding at Keystone Thanks to Brandon Area Community Foundation BRANDON, MB (January 2, 2018) – The Brandon Area Community Foundation have granted the Keystone Centre $117,000 to fund necessary upgrades to their Production Suite, responsible for the graphic and video capabilities on the Main Arena scoreclock. The Production Suite is located off the Main Concourse of the Keystone Centre. It houses a variety of technical equipment including those that were upgraded through this project: character generator, media software, production switcher, headsets and additional digital equipment. The Production Suite sends a signal to the video screen on the scoreclock in the Main Arena. These images enhance the show – be it on the ice, in the show ring or on stage, in the Main Arena. “This is a major project with a hefty price tag,” said Jeff Schumacher, general manager, Keystone Centre. “The Production Suite upgrades have been on our Capital Plan for a number of years and were pushed back until the point of being emergent. And then we had Brandon Area Community Foundation step up to fund the entire first phase of the project. It’s incredible! It means the equipment is upgraded and usable and our funds go even further thanks to their generosity.” This grant came as part of the Brandon Area Community Foundation’s Community Grants. “We are happy to be able to fund equipment that is such a vital part of the public’s experience at the Keystone Centre,” said Bev Cumming, Board Chair, Brandon Area Community Foundation. In the past five years, the Brandon Area Community Foundation have contributed to three major projects at the Keystone Centre: New Bleachers for the Kinsmen and Enns Brothers Arenas, Canada 150 Turf in City Square, Custom Local Artwork for our Meeting Rooms and the Production Suite Project for the Main Arena Scoreclock. The upgrades are already in place and in use within the Production Suite.

Taxation changes coming into effect in 2018 will benefit thousands of Manitobans and businesses across the province, Finance Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “Our government is focused on ensuring the tax environment here is competitive and affordable for everyone,” said Friesen.  “We will continue to provide tax relief for Manitoba families and businesses in 2018 as we work toward fixing the finances and securing the sustainability of our services today and into the future.” Indexing personal income tax brackets and the basic personal amount to inflation is estimated to remove an additional 1,700 Manitobans from the tax rolls and save residents over $17 million in 2018, the minister noted.  The basic personal amount for 2018 will be $9,382, he said. Friesen confirmed that in 2017, indexing removed 2,100 individuals and saved Manitobans approximately $21 million.  By 2020, an estimated 11,100 individuals will have been removed from the tax rolls and Manitobans will have cumulatively saved $113 million, he added. To support growth and investment in the economy, Budget 2017 extended the Manufacturing Investment, Mineral Exploration and Book Publishing tax credits. In addition, as a red tape reduction initiative, under The Insurance Corporations Tax Act, corporations will only be required to pay taxes when filing an annual return and will be able to do so more efficiently using the on-line tax filing system. For more information, visit www.manitoba.ca/budget2017/index.html.

Brandon Boxing Day Storm Photos 2016  A collection of photos from the big Boxing Day storm that hit the city as submitted by our readers. Complete final roster of trucks for Food Truck Warz  Eighteen trucks participated in the first ever event, this was the preview of what the different trucks would be offering. 3. Multiple vehicles damaged on Fotheringham Dr  Series of photos of multiple vehicles being damaged in a collision on Fotheringham Drive. 4. Moose goes for a stroll in Brandon's west end   A  moose decided to take an early morning stroll in Brandon’s West end. 5. Food Truck Warz ready to take Brandon by storm  The first time any information was released to the public regarding Food Truck Warz. 6. Brandon's premier indoor play facility to open shortly  Brothers, Doug and Darcy Willey complete renovations and prepare to open their kids themed play facility on Park Avenue. 7.  Accident on Kirkcaldy Drive  User submitted photos of a multiple vehicle accident on Kirkcaldy Dr. 8.  Local restaurant to close doors  5 Guys Burgers & Fries in Brandon was shutting down their Brandon operation. 9. Boston Bruins Alumni team to play charity hockey game in Shilo  The big bad Bruins were coming to the area and hockey fans were anxious to see who was on the roster. 10.  Car crashes through window of Brandon business  A Ford SUV crashed through the store front window of the Phillips Insurance Agency on 1st Street.

Recall details Ottawa, December 28, 2017 - The food recall warning issued on December 21, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation. HQ Fine Foods is recalling various brands of sandwiches from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. Recalled products Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC Best Value Pizza Sub 285 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 7 71212 12012 0 Best Value Loaded Sub 330 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 7 71212 12007 6 Best Value Ham 'n' cheese Sub 275 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 7 71212 12006 9 Fresh and Local Superloaded Sub 330 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 24904 47619 8 Fresh and Local Super Pizza Sub 330 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 24904 47620 4 Hygaard Super Pizza Sub 368 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49300 0 Hygaard Little John Sub 374 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49301 7 Hygaard Hoagie 278 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49302 4 Hygaard Super ham Sub 264 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49303 1 Hygaard Pizza Sub 296 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49304 8 Hygaard Mini pizza Sub 140 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49305 5 Hygaard Mini Sub 130 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49306 2 Hygaard Lumberjack Sub 300 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49413 7 Hygaard Mini pizza Sub – Family pack 830 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49760 2 0 65504 49762 6 Hygaard Mini ham Sub – Family pack 770 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49759 6 Hygaard Mini Hoagie 850 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49765 7 Hygaard Little John Sub 374 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 65504 49301 7 Made To Go Superloaded Sub 330 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 6 89048 03623 5 Made To Go Super Pizza Sub 330 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 6 89048 03624 2 Made To Go Our Super Submarine 294 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 6 89048 03600 6 Made To Go Roast Beef Sub 258 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 6 8904 803601 3 Quality Fast Foods Loaded Italian Sub 286 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 37182 4 Quality Fast Foods Our Super Hoagie 286 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 37184 8 Quality Fast Foods Our Super Club Sub 304 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 37185 5 Quality Fast Foods Our Super Philly Sub 268 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 37186 2 Quality Fast Foods Super Sub Sandwich 295 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 17970 3 Quality Fast Foods Big Bubba Sandwich 350 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 18752 4 Quality Fast Foods Our Super Ham n' Cheese Sub 275 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 17978 9 Quality Fast Foods Our Super Chuckwagon Sandwich 260 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 17998 7 Quality Fast Foods Mini Pizza Sub 165 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 18761 6 Quality Fast Foods Super Submarine – 3 pack 160 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 18760 9 Quality Fast Foods Super Submarine 160 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 77510 3 Quality Fast Foods Classics Superloaded Sub 330 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 17975 8 Quality Fast Foods Classics Our Super Pizza Sub 330 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 17979 6 Quality Fast Foods Classics Pizza Sub 220 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 0 58578 17969 7 The Snack. Co Tiny Tim Sub 330 g All Best Before dates up to and including February 01, 2018. 6 27976 10580 7