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

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.