Karrouze for Council Ward 1

11/06/2025

We are proud to present an afternoon tea with Tony Griffin, former Manager of the Prince Edward Hotel!

Mr. Griffin will share his memories of his time with the Prince Edward Hotel from 1961-1971. We will also screen the wonderful “Tales From The Eddy” video.

Memorabilia from Tony’s personal collection as well as items from the BGMA will be on display. Complimentary beverages and dainties are included.

Tickets are only $20 and can be purchased through the City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services department here: http://bit.ly/3WU1LBI

For more information, please call us at 204-717-1514 or email us at [email protected]

11/05/2025

10/22/2025

Starting Monday, November 10, the City of Brandon will resume weekly recycling collection.

This change will remain in place through the end of the year. Long-term service levels will be reviewed as part of the 2026 municipal budget process.

🔔 Reminder: The final week for organics (green bin) collection this season is Nov. 3–7, 2025.

📅 Tuesday pickups:
If your regular collection day is Tuesday, please note that pickup will move to Monday, November 10 due to Remembrance Day on Tuesday, November 11.

✅ Please have your bins out by 6 a.m. on your collection day.

10/07/2025

Brandon Riverbank is excited to invite the community to the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Peter Sawatzky Sculpture Park this Thursday!

This past year has brought us many completed sculptures on the grounds and we are so excited to pull together a celebration that will honour the progress on this project. Three major sculptures were placed this year such as the Caribou Plaza, Curious Black Bear and the Lovebird Blue Herons.

Join us for the Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting at 2:00pm this Thursday the 9th.

09/26/2025

🏒 Big news, Brandon! We’re thrilled to announce the reopening of the Sportsplex ice arena on Wednesday, October 1, 2025! After being closed for repairs since March 2023, the arena is back—and better than ever.

Thanks to major upgrades and community input, skaters of all ages can return to the ice for public skating, hockey, figure skating, and more. Rentals begin October 6, and don’t miss our grand re-opening celebration on Saturday, October 11 from 1–4 PM featuring:
🎉 Official ceremony
⛸ FREE public skating
🎶 Disco skating with a live DJ

Public programming schedule can be found at https://brandon.perfectmind.com/25683/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/Classes?calendarId=e1b99224-f697-43af-8c09-f8b4663eae05&widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&embed=False

Let’s lace up and celebrate this exciting milestone together!

More details at brandon.ca and on our social channels.

05/03/2025

We have been very busy lately! We are now incorporated as a non-profit corporation, Westman Naturalists Inc. As a result, we have Westman Naturalists memberships now available at $10 per person. Please note that membership is NOT REQUIRED to participate in outings or presentations, or to receive our newsletters.

We will be holding an event to celebrate our incorporation on May 10th at 1pm in the event room at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. This is a change from the previously advertised venue at the University. This event will be a chance to learn more about our history, organization and events. The indoor event will be followed by a short walk to explore the Discovery Centre grounds. Membership is not required to attend this event.

Westman Naturalists membership is open to everyone who is interested in nature and the environment, and who support the club objectives. The objectives are to offer nature-related educational opportunities, encourage study and protection of the natural world, collect nature-related data for statistical and educational purposes, and act as environmental stewards.

Your membership will support the activities of Westman Naturalists Inc. and allow you to have direct input into the programs and activities of the club. You will be able to serve to be a member of the board or one of our sub-committees, and vote at our first Annual General Meeting in 2026.

For more information on becoming a member, visit the form at https://forms.gle/iWBSXWKE6LuhFV158.
Saturday, May 10th 2025 - 1pm
Riverbank Discovery Centre in Brandon

04/29/2025

Street sweeping is officially underway!

☀️ Our day crew will begin on Richmond Avenue, West of 18th then move onto 26th, and 34th.

🌙 The night crew will begin sweeping Rosser Ave and Princess Ave from 1st to 18th tonight at midnight.

After these stretches are complete, crews will focus their work on other arterial and collector streets that fall on our Priority 1 Routes before moving into residential. Double shifting is expected to last at least a month followed by another month of day shifts only.

For maps and information about priority routes click here: https://www.brandon.ca/snow-removal

04/26/2025

Mark your calendars, organics (green cart) collection will be starting the week of May 6-9th.

04/24/2025

Starting June 17, changes are coming to blue and green cart collection.

🟢🔵 Recycling (blue carts) and Organics (green carts) will move to a bi-weekly collection schedule.
⚫ Refuse (black bins) will continue to be collected weekly.

Also beginning June 17, the landfill will remain open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

For bi-weekly collection calendars and FAQ, visit: https://www.brandon.ca/collection/bi-weekly-collection

Learn more at: https://www.brandon.ca/public-notices-details?var=7857

04/10/2025

Update: ** Pool will be back open for 2:00pm Public swim!**

🚨 **Sportsplex Pool Closed for Maintenance** 🚨

Attention, everyone! The Sportsplex pool is currently **closed for maintenance** due to mechanical issues. We’re working hard to resolve the problem and will keep you updated on when the pool will reopen.

We appreciate your patience and will share updates as soon as possible. Stay tuned! 💙🏊‍♂️

12/24/2024