On the heels of our very successful Facebook promotion where Kathy Gross won a mattress just for liking the Facebook post on an earlier contest we are pleased to announce our latest promotion. You now have the opportunity to win dinner for you and two of your friends at Browns Social House on Saturday May the 28th with Jeff Schwartz, The Liquidator as well as Brandon franchise owners Darcy and Doug Willey. Entering is simple and you have six days left to enter. All you need to do is simply go to our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/bdnmb.ca/) and like the contest post in the middle of the page for a chance to win this exciting opportunity. Everyone who likes the promotion will automatically be entered into the draw. Draw date April 26th at 6:00 PM. Stay tuned to this, and our Facebook page, for other upcoming features and promotions.  

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So far today. Somebody peed on the floor.  At least he told me. It WAS an accident. We read a book about trees. I dressed up like Dora the explorer. Not on purpose. I look remarkably similar though. Kids have been threatened once that they'll lose their allowance. They stand by their claim that they didn't hear me when I went down the hallway, said both of their names, first, middle and last, and made them both look right in my eyes and said "get dressed please". Didn't hear me. Riiiiiggt. Hence threat. Little one just announced he spilled his whole bowl of cereal on/in the couch. Kids are watching ice road truckers.  And I had birthday cake for breakfast.And came within fraction of an inch of falling face first in a swamp.  On my way to work. And I laughed. All by myself. And somewhere out there, somebody, someone is reading this and saying "Yes!  Me too!" Your's truly, Caley

As their name suggests, Tremendous Dynamite are powerful 4 piece musical unit producing sounds that are perfect for blasting from your stereo! Their second release aptly titled “Invitation” happens to be the first full length CD featuring the new line up of the band which includes: Nick Piche (Lead Vocals & Guitar), Mike Posthumus (Lead Guitar & Bkgd Vocals), Kevin Blair (Bass & Backing Vocals) and Paul Roozendaal (Drums). The 11 track disc begins with the title track that packs a powerful 1 – 2 punch combination of raging rock that resembles Radiohead meets the Chilli Peppers. Piche’s vocal phrasing is reminiscent of earlier Bowie on this track that sets a perfect pace for this album packed with guitar heavy tracks.  The tight and powerful interaction of the band is obvious on every track of “Invitation” as drummer extraordinaire Paul Rosenthal and Bassist Kevin Blair add the perfect ingredients to enhance TD’s powerful delivery if not push it right over the top. These two veterans of the Westman music scene provide a solid platform for Posthumus and Piche to consistently let powerful riffs fly from. Indeed this commanding and cohesive group have composed a disc packed full of potent beats and riffs! Turn your stereo up to 10 and have a listen to the riff and roll arrangement of Over the Edge (track 2) for an exceptional example of this. However it’s not all serious business on Invitation as the guys prove how playful yet punchy they can be on the Danko Jones like “Basement Ghost Blues” perfectly placed in the track 3 position of the album. The crunching guitars and bouncy beat combine to create a persistently pulverizing effect that drives home the angst within every word Piche spews during the chorus demanding that he indeed has a mean case of “THE BASEMENT GHOST BLUES”!! This particular selection provides the perfect soundtrack for a killer mosh pit scene! For me it’s one of the many highlights on the album which there are many. There are enough memorable musical moments on “Invitation” that propel the listening experience. The twin guitar interplay is outstanding on several tracks including the outro sections of Drinks are Cheap and Watching The Paint Dry (Tracks 4 & 5). The comical “Style is Everything” (Track 6) displays Piche’s skillful blend of spoken work and singing style that adds the perfect flair for this track. Could it perhaps be aimed at an unsuspecting member of the peanut gallery? Desert Walk (Track 7) is reminiscent of Rage Against the Machine meets Rush with its crushing combination of a plodding section that contains a wall of raunchy riffs and fantastic drum fills that transitions seamlessly into a galloping progressive section. Your Madness (Track 8) the darkest and perhaps heaviest track on the album showcases Piche’s penchant for a spoken word singing style that really paints the gloomy picture this track portrays, the vocal delivery suggest a Grohlesque sneer that helps drive the point home. This selection also displays the band’s ability to effectively punctuate a composition in every section. Get a load of how they set up the guitar solo section. It produces an ass kicking jolt that any hard rock fan would appreciate. Leaves and Whisper (Tracks 9 & 10) are two more prime examples of the guitar heavy riff rockers this band is aptly capable of. Something Red (Track 11) is a perfect way to end this musical journey. It ideally encompasses the efforts which came from the countless hours this band invested during recording sessions in Garageland Studios located in Brandon’s west end. What starts off as a moody mid tempo acoustic track laced with tasty bass and guitar arpeggios, leads into a pleasing chord change complete with a straight ahead riff. The aforementioned change up provides the perfect foundation for the coda of this composition that comes complete with smoldering guitar work and flourish of drum fills overlapped with the vocal refrain of “it’s all the same”! Interestingly enough this is actually the most dissimilar track on the disc but turns out to be the perfect way to wrap things up and it may have you singing along before the final fade out…    Not only does Tremendous Dynamite deliver in the studio, they are also a blast to see live! Your next opportunity to check out their intense riff rock blast to your senses is April 15th & 16th at the 40. They’ll be ripping it up on stage during the official CD release bash for “Invitation”. The evening kicks off with an instrumental set by Brandon’s newest power trio “The Daughters of Creation” lead by guitarist extraordinaire Matt Cory and you are invited to join in on what should prove to be an outstanding live music experience. Invitation track listing: Invitation Over the edge Basement ghost blues Drinks are cheap Watching the paint dry Style is everything Desert walk Your madness Leaves Whisper Something Red

[London, ON]— GoodLife Fitness will open a 26,000 sq. ft. Club in Brandon, Manitoba located in Shoppers Mall on 18th Street in early in 2017. The co-ed facility will be GoodLife’s first location in Brandon and the 8th club in Manitoba. “We are so excited to be joining the community of Brandon, Manitoba,” says David ’Patch’ Patchell- Evans, Founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness. “Brandon is a growing city that has a passion for physical activity. We are looking forward to helping residents achieve their health and fitness goals and live their version of ‘the GoodLife"’. “Shoppers Mall welcomes GoodLife Fitness to our centre,” said General Manager, Kim James. “The co-ed Club will offer the community a modern, first class facility with amenities that support an active lifestyle. It will provide our customers with an enhanced one-stop location for retail and services." GoodLife Fitness features caring and experienced fitness professionals including: educated and certified personal trainers, MYBootcamp coaches and passionate and certified group fitness instructors. GoodLife also features the world’s leading group fitness classes like Les Mills and Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED'", group cycling, and virtual fitness classes. GoodLife also gives members access to industry-leading strength training and cardio equipment and more. Amenities for the Club are currently being finalized. Residents are encouraged to keep an eye on www.eoodlifefitness.com/upcoming-locacions  for the latest updates about this location. GoodLife is expected to employ approximately 40 employees from the community for this location. Anyone interested in working in a fun, no-judgment atmosphere at GoodLife Fitness are encouraged to go to iobs.eoodlifefitness.com and apply for a position to join the GoodLife Fitness team. About GoodLife Fitness Proudly Canadian since 1979, GoodLife Fitness is the largest fitness company in Canada and the fourth largest in the world. With over 365 clubs from coast-to-coast, including 70 Energie Cardio and EconoFitness Clubs in Quebec, approximately 14,400 employees and more than 1.25 million Members, GoodLife is helping to transform the health and wellness of one in 34 Canadians every day. www.eoodlifefitness.com