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

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