Here are 10 tips for capitalizing on Black Friday travel deals. 1) Dust off your credit card and be prepared to book. Deals are snapped up quickly. Wait a day or two and you'll miss out. 2) Know your travel dates and think into the future. Consider booking your Spring Break vacation now. 3) Take time to research. At the very minimum, read recent Trip Advisor reviews before committing your hard earned money. It's no bargain, if the hotel's a dump. 4) When booking hotel reservations, book through their official site. If your plans change, the chain will generally modify the reservation without hassle. 3rd party sites can be nothing but grief when trying to modify a bargain booking. 5) Don't be discouraged if you don't find a Black Friday deal you love. On-line travel deals continue on through Cyber Monday. 6) Follow your favourite brands on Twitter. Like Marriott Hotels? Holiday Inns? Then follow them and be among the first to know about their offers. 7) Read the fine print. Some hotel bargains require full pre-payment. 8) Look back at last year's offers. This will help you predict the deals and give you time to research in advance. For example, Hyatt Hotels offered 25% off bookings, up to a year in advance. 9) Book a repeat visit. Take the stress out of a picking a new destination on short notice, or gambling on a bargain. Instead choose a tried and true favourite. You already know you love it, so if you see a price you can live with, then it's an easy winner. 10. Find a hot deal, but you have to pass? Well, pass it on too! Share your finds with your friends. Maybe it's the right deal for someone else. You're always invited to stop by SheTalksTravel.com. The latest travel deals are posted there, including a bargain to Varadero, Cuba at just $655! (Hotel, flights, taxes and tropical drinks included.)

Device Doc, a new computer repair outlet has opened in Brandon, MB with the idea that everyone should have access to their own tech department 24/7, at an affordable price. They offer a variety of services including, but not limited to: the removal of viruses and other malicious content, help with setting up your email or updating your drivers/web browser, as well as performing basic computer upgrades to ensure your computer is running to maximum efficiency. Device Doc offers a one time service for cleaning, virus removal, and optimization for a $49.99 fee Their certified technicians can also assist your with your business needs as it relates to setting up a company web site, e-mail services or customer relationship programs. Whether you are on a Mac or a PC user, their highly trained support technicians can fix almost any computer related issue. For more information please visit their web site or their Facebook page. Device Doc is located at 305 Pacific Ave in Brandon, MB.  

Average setlist for tour: Get Up! Tour            

Brandon Pride presents, "Winter Whiteout" at the Great Western Roadhouse on December 3rd from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. Come out in support of Brandon Pride! Wearing white is not mandatory! Wear white colors if you can. The Great Western Roadhouse will generously donate all admission & proceeds from a drink special to support 2017's Pride Festival! Brandon Pride strives to create awareness and advocacy in promoting events in the community to encourage a safe, inclusive, and positive atmosphere for all. Buy your tickets in advance for $5 at Smitten, Sexuality Education Resource Centre Manitoba, SERC Brandon or by email at brandonmbpride@gmail.com OR you can purchase them at the door! You can also find Brandon Pride on Facebook.  

 "As a result of the Manitoba weather and road closures that prevented the Huron Carole cast and crew from arriving this past Tuesday, it has become a win-win for Westman!! Tom Jackson has offered to fly back from Calgary, at the conclusion of the tour, to perform for us here, in Brandon, on December 20th. This generosity means that the show will be a different one, but certainly a wonderful one! Our local artists are all still on board to delight us for the first half of the show. Then, we have Tom, all to ourselves, for a full, one man, up close and personal concert. Rather like having Tom Jackson singing to you in your living room!! This will be Tom Jackson as we have not had an opportunity to see him for many years! Please hang on to your tickets. If you don't have your tickets yet, please call the WMCA Box Office at 204-728-9510 or visit www.WMCA.ca. Brandon, let's get out and show our appreciation for this Officer of the Order of Canada and recipient of the Governor General's award for lifetime artistic achievement!"