Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon and management and staff at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex wish to notify customers and the general public that as of Friday, April 26th, 2019, the City of Brandon will no longer provide food concession services at the Sportsplex. After many attempts in the past several years to provide food choices in a financially sustainable manner, it has been decided it is time to move to a different food service model. Beginning on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019, customers who require light food alternatives can purchase beverages and snacks from the facility’s expanded vending machine options. The City of Brandon appreciates the public’s support of past concession services provided at the facility and asks for continued support from patrons as it works through this transition of service. User groups with questions about group or event food options at the Sportsplex are encouraged to email Sportsplex Facility Manager Jeff Elliott at j.elliott@brandon.ca. More information about the programming at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex can be found via Brandon’s online recreation portal, https://mycommunity.brandon.ca/.

For James and Angela Chambers the owners of Chez Angela on 10th street the one important message they want to get across is this is a work in progress. James is the “front man” greeting people at the door and offering samples and keeping everything rolling online while Angela is preparing the menu and overseeing the 17 staff that make all their baking and food fresh on a daily basis. "If we don’t sell it within 24 – 36 hours we will donate it to Bear Clan, BU Students, or Helping Hands" said Chambers. Chez Angela has a really strong connection to the community and to local farmers that supply them with their ingredients. They hire local and buy local and take time to bake from scratch. If you follow them on Facebook they have their own spin on karaoke. James says "I pick a song from the ’80s or ’90s normally and boom we record it live in one take..we get approached in public for photos because people saw us on Facebook”. Creative marketing and brand awareness are alive and well in Brandon. Some of the video samples from Chez Angela staff and owners. Rick Astley https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=350873795523900 C & C Music Factory https://www.facebook.com/ChezAngelaBrandon/videos/237869550361486/ Root beer Donut https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=361066481289066 James wants everyone to know that they don’t have all the answers yet because this is a young growing business that now has 300 – 500 people a day coming through their doors. But feedback is always vital to the growth of Chez Angela and comments and questions are always welcomed.

Join the Sunset Rotary Club of Brandon as they present this year's beer tasting festival on Saturday, April 6. The 8th annual festival runs from 7pm-10pm at the Victoria Inn-Imperial Ballroom. Eight years ago when the event first started they had 15 different beers to sample and the organizers were purchasing and pouring the beer. This year they expect to have over 80 different beer and cider options available from beer representatives from all across Canada. These brewers bring their passion for brewing and showcase the best beers and ciders the craft brew industry has to offer. Tickets: $30 - available at all Brandon MLCC's. Samples included, light lunch served. Proceeds to support the YWCA Westman Women's Shelter and Brandon and Area charities.

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On March 2nd, 2019 at 6:34 pm Brandon Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle as the driver was using a cell phone. Police determined that the accused was bound by a Recognizance with a condition not to possess a cell phone. During a search of the accused incident to his arrest for Breach of Recognizance, police located a small amount of cocaine on his person. As a result of this incident the accused was lodged at BCC and will appear in court on March 3rd, 2019.

Giant Car/Truck Wash will soon have a fresh new look at its location on Parker Blvd. The popular car wash closed for renovations on the 25th of February, reopening on the 8th of March. Dean Peech told bdnmb.ca that the timing was right to upgrade the current infrastructure into the 21st century, noting that upon completion of the upgrades his facility will now be more environmentally friendly and use less water. When they reopen patrons will have access to a whole new set of features including: spot free rinse, engine and bug cleaner, ice and rust shield, softened water and a central vacuum system. Giant Car Wash