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

If you’re feeling stressed or in need of relaxing, floating just might be in your future. What is floating you ask? "Floating is a practice where you enter into a float tank/cabin which is a well-engineered enclosed tub filled with 10″ of water that has dissolved Epsom salts in it. The individual lies down in the water and floats effortlessly". Natural Elements Wellness Centre, a new business in Brandon, is targeting an opening date of May 1, 2019. They will be offering two state of the art float cabins aimed at relieving aches and pain, reducing chronic pain, lowering stress and anxiety, and so much more. Inside these cabins you will have full control over the environment including lights and music/mediation. Individual floats can be 60, 90, or 120 minutes. For those looking to book an appointment prior to the opening, they have started accepting bookings on their web site. Natural Elements will be located at 2940 Victoria Ave (South Entrance). For additional information please check out their Facebook page.

Welcome to the second “Community Connection” feature on www.bdnmb.ca where every few weeks we will be asking a friendly Brandon resident 20 questions about themselves and their life in the area.  This time around Shane Robins takes a turn answering our questions. Name:  Shane Robins First job: Chicken Corral, Neepawa MB Childhood celebrity crush: Prince It’s Sunday morning, what are you having for breakfast: Bullet Proof Coffee What is Brandon's most valuable asset: It’s people If you were trying out for Canadian Idol what would be your go to song: That Don’t Impress Me Much - Shania Chicken wings or lettuce wraps: Lettuce Wraps If an actress could play you in a movie, who would it be: Kiera Knightly Favorite city to visit: London England Your fast-food guilty pleasure: Tims I guess.....Not a fan of fast food Apart from loved ones, what’s your most treasured possession: my music collection A new business you would like to see make an appearance in Brandon: Costco makes sense Dream dinner party guests (4): Dali Lama, Einstein, David Goggins (Instagram) and Van Gough A movie you would watch again tonight: Eat Pray Love You've got friends visiting Brandon for the first time, where are you taking them: To the Firehouse! Biggest Pet Peeve: bad breath Bags/Purses or Shoes: shoes If it’s a beautiful day, where locally (75 km radius) are you going to spend it? On a lake in a boat Tell us 4 things you can’t live without: music, family, coffee, mascara ???? Describe Brandon in one word: Growing

Brad Cole of the Miniota-Elkhorn C-Hawks, who spent 4 years playing in the WHL with three different teams, was named the North Central Hockey League's top defenceman.   He currently has recorded 27 points in only 11 games. Russell Rams Brock Nixon was named the league's most valuable player, rookie of the year and most gentlemanly player.  Nixon, who also played professionally in Europe, shared the most gentlemanly award with Curtis Oliver of the Miniota-Elkhorn C-Hawks. The awards are voted on by representatives of the league’s 10 teams.  The league also announced their annual all-star teams as listed below: Nixon and Cole are 1st team all-stars. They join goaltender Deven Dubyk of the Swan Valley Axemen, defenceman Dillin Stonehouse of Miniota-Elkhorn, winger Derek Leblanc of the Virden Oil Capitals and centre Derek Falloon of Russell. The second team consists of netminder Jerrod Auger of Russell, defencemen Kaine Morran of the Grandview Comets and Jordan Thomson of Russell, wingers Rylee Zimmer of Russell and Tanner Lewis of Virden, and centre Drake Bodie of Virden. The 3rd team has an entire line from Miniota-Elkhorn – centre Brad Bowles and wingers Dustin Fisher and Shawn Bowles. Andy Chipelski of the Foxwarren Falcosn and Colin Paull of Virden anchor the defence, while the goaltender is Kyler Beckett of the Moosomin Rangers.

Shawarma Queen Kebab House, 908 Rosser Ave, offers up a daily lunch and supper buffet featuring classic Mediterranean meat dishes like chicken shawarma, beef donair, lamb kebabs, and ground beef kebabs.  Accompanying side dishes often featured include green beans, samosas, chicken spring rolls, donair pizza, steamed rice, baked potatoes, and naan or pita breads.  The selection varies daily and a fountain drink is included with each buffet.  The food at Shawarma Queen is prepared fresh in-house daily and never frozen. The lunch buffet (Monday-Saturday) is available from 12-2pm.  The supper buffet is available from Tuesday to Saturday nights, 5:30-8:30pm.  Kids buffet (5-12) is 50% off.