Sioux Valley Dakota Nation will be holding their annual “Dakota Nation Winterfest” for four days inside Westman Communications Group Place starting January 25th, 2018. The event is a long standing tradition in Western Manitoba and is a combination of cultural and aboriginal sports. Now in it's 46th year the festival encompasses activities and events for all age groups including a square dance competition, talent show, strong man competition, volleyball and moccasin games. One of the more popular events each year is the adult and minor hockey tournaments drawing teams from all over Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The Sr. Mens hockey tournament is especially popular and brings in players with WHL and Jr. A hockey experience. Please note that this year the minor hockey games with begin on the Thursday evening starting at 6:00 pm.  The volleyball games have also moved into the Canada room with games starting at 9:00 am sharp on the Friday.

A fire at Hargreaves Farms, in the RM of Cornwallis, destroyed two buildings beyond repair including a service shop and a barn. The fire happened Saturday evening and no-one was injured in the fire. Photos below by Caley Brown.

Brandon Police Service Media Release At 9:48 pm on Friday night, a BPS member located a child alone on the street in front of 30 Orchard Way.  The child is a Caucasian male, approximately 2 years old with blonde hair. He is wearing a green t-shirt and blue pyjama bottoms and was not wearing shoes.   The child has been turned over to Child and Family Services. At 0915 am on Saturday, the child’s parents were located.  There were no concerns regarding the child after Child and Family Services and BPS spoke to the family. He has returned home and the matter is concluded.

More than 3,000 family members, fire fighters and friends from across the United States and Canada gathered September 17 under sunny skies in Colorado Springs to honor 86 fire fighters whose names were added to the Wall of Honor at the 19th annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial observance.  Two Brandon Firefighter/ Parmedics were recognized among the 86 including Mel McEachen and Norman Roziere. Below are a few pictures and some links for details on the memorial. http://www.iaff.org/hs/ffm/05index.aspx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzzd60KK7GI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh_7Bcm90Zc

Please note that tonight will be the first night of some new policies regarding entry/exit/re-entry to Westman Communications Group Place for major events, starting with tonight’s Brandon Wheat Kings Home Opener.  East and West Outside Arena Doors will NOT be in use. The North West Doors to the Stairs linking to the Main Concourse will be OPEN for Public use. For elevator access please use the Canad entrance. South Outside Arena Doors will be available for ENTRY ONLY.  Main entry points will be the East and West INTERNAL doors off the Main Concourse. These will also need to be used for any exit/re-entry throughout the game.  These new policies begin tonight and will be in effect for all remaining home Wheat King games, concerts, Circus, and major events, in Westman Place moving forward. There will be signage throughout the facility indicating restrictions and access points.