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Westman chooses its favourite people, places and businesses for 2022

BY COLIN SLARK

because of their prominence in the community and having been recognized in previous editions of Readers’ Choice, there are some new faces on the list as well as winners returning to the podium after an absence.

The annual campaign by the Brandon Sun recognizes not only the best businesses in southwestern Manitoba, but the best business owners, doc- tors, volunteers, neighbour- hoods, parks and more. While many of the award winners will be recognizable

After casting tens of thou- sands of votes, residents of the area and readers of the Brandon Sun have decided on the winners of another year of Westman Readers’ Choice awards.

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YOUR TRUSTED PROVIDER OF TIRES AND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES YOUR TRUSTED PROVIDER OF TIRES AND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

After Waverly Park was named Brandon’s best neighbourhood in the 2022 Westman Readers’ Choice awards, Coun. Sunday Frangi (Meadows-Waverly) told the Sun it’s because of factors like Waverly Park School. (Colin Slark/The Brandon Sun)

BEST COFFEE SHOP FORBIDDEN FLAVOURS ON 18TH — GOLD

GOLD Best Tire Shop GOLD Best Tire Shop

COFFEE CULTURE — SILVER TIM HORTON’S — BRONZE

WHAT ARE WE MISSING? Are there categories you would like to see in the next edition of Westman Readers’ Choice? Let us know your ideas by emailing us at opinion@brandonsun.com. We appreciate your input.

1866-18th Street N., Brandon, MB • (204) 725-1523 • FountainTire.com 1866-18th Street N., Brandon, MB • (204) 725-1523 • FountainTire.com

For voting us as one of the best financial institutions

THANK YOU for trusting us to be your Broker of choice.

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SILVER Best Financial Institution

GOLD Best Insurance Broker

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BEST GLASS SHOP KEYSTONE GLASS — GOLD

SPEEDY AUTO GLASS —SILVER DIAMOND GLASS — BRONZE BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE HEDLEY’S HEALTH HUT — GOLD POPEYES — SILVER TWO FARM KIDS — BRONZE

BEST FLOORING STORE RED KAYAK FLOORING — GOLD JENKINS FLOORING — SILVER STEWART’S FLOORING — SILVER BEST PET DAY CARE THE PAW RESORT AND WELLNESS CENTER — GOLD GRASSROOTS GROOMING — SILVER GRASSLANDS K9 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE — BRONZE

BEST CANNABIS STORE TWEED — GOLD DELTA 9 – SILVER TOKYO SMOKE — BRONZE BEST CHINESE FOOD KAM LUNG ASIAN CUISINE — GOLD KIM’S ASIAN RESTAURANT — GOLD WAH LEE’S — SILVER DOUBLE HAPPINESS — BRONZE BEST CHAIN RESTAURANT THE KEG — GOLD

MCDONALD’S — SILVER APPLEBEE’S — BRONZE BEST RESTAURANT – STEAK/FINE DINING THE KEG — GOLD BENNY’S — SILVER ALBERT’S BISTRO — BRONZE BEST RESTAURANT - BREAKFAST

BEST PIZZA SHOP PIZZA EXPRESS — GOLD FAST FIRED PIZZA BY CARBONE — SILVER MARINO’S PIZZA — BRONZE

KOMFORT KITCHEN — GOLD EASTSIDE EATERY — SILVER MUM’S RESTAURANT — BRONZE

Kim’s Asian Restaurant

Thanks for voting us Gold for the last six years! Bringing you the best Asian food for 34 years!

SILVER Best New & Used Car Dealer

SILVER Best New Car Dealer

SILVER Best Used Car Dealer

THANK YOU WESTMAN! For six consecutive years you have voted MURRAY CHEVROLET CADILLAC BUICK GMC as one of the Best New Car Dealerships AND one of the Best Used Car Dealerships in the area. We can’t thank you enough for your votes and for your confidence in us !

Best Ethnic Restaurant

Best Chinese Food

Best Business Person

Family Owned, People Driven, Community Focused Where Our Reputation is Your Guarantee

We are proud to be the winner of the Chamber Large Business Award.

1500 Richmond Ave., Brandon, MB R7A 7E3 Sales: 204-728-0130 Service: 204-727-7600

2 locations to serve you better! 42 McTavish Ave E 2330 Victoria Ave

204-571-9266 kimsasianrestaurant.ca

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BEST VET CLINIC GRAND VALLEY ANIMAL CLINIC — GOLD BRANDON HILLS VETERINARY CLINIC — SILVER THE PAW RESORT AND WELLNESS CENTRE — SILVER WHEAT CITY VETERINARY CLINIC — BRONZE BEST PET STORE PET LOVERS WAREHOUSE — GOLD PET SMART — SILVER THE PAW RESORT AND WELLNESS CENTRE — BRONZE

BEST COLD BEER STORE KEYSTONE BEER COMPANY — GOLD THE 40 BEER VENDER — SILVER VICTORIA INN VENDER — BRONZE

BEST LAWN CARE/LANDSCAPER CARTER BROS. LAWN & GARDEN LTD. — GOLD LIVINGSTONE LANDSCAPING — SILVER ALTERNATIVE LANDSCAPING — BRONZE

BEST ICE CREAM SHOP VELVET DIP — GOLD

BEST FLORIST BLOOMBOX — GOLD CAROLYN’S — SILVER BRANDON FLORIST — BRONZE

DAIRY QUEEN — SILVER TWISTERS — BRONZE

We are honoured to have been voted as the BEST NEW & USED CAR DEALER in the Westman area! For all your new or Pre-Owned vehicle needs, come and see us today! THANK YOU WESTMAN!

Thank you to all our loyal customers for voting for us! 1133 Princess Ave., Brandon www.thedockonprincess.com @TheDockOnPrincess

Purchase any two Burgers or Tacos and get an order of our house made Mozza Stix for only $2.99

Scratch made in house, real 100% mozzarella cheese dipped and battered in spices and panko crumbs, served with house made marinara. Valid for Dine In ONLY, on the patio, pub, or dining room. Not valid with any other offer or special. Offer expires September 30th, 2022

2021

GOLD Best New and Used Car Dealer

GOLD Best Neighbourhood Pub

SILVER Best Appetizers

GOLD Best place to hang out with Friends

SILVER Best Place for live music

GOLD Best Place to meet new people

$5 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $30 OR MORE Valid for Dine In ONLY, on the patio, pub, or dining room. Not valid with any other offer or special. Offer expires September 30th, 2022

3250 Victoria Avenue, Brandon 204-728-3396 Toll Free: 1-866-790-8250 www.brandonchrysler.ca

Enjoy an Ice Cold Landshark on Brandon’s ONLY Caribbean themed patio.

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BEST HOME ELECTRONICS STORE EXTREME ELECTRONICS — GOLD BEST BUY — SILVER THE BRICK — BRONZE BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE HOME DEPOT — GOLD HOME HARDWARE — SILVER WESTMAN LUMBER SUPPLY — BRONZE

BRONZE Most Dedicated Volunteer - Charity (Kelly Lumbard)

“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.” Aristotle

BEST GARDEN CENTRE THE GREENSPOT — GOLD ALTERNATIVE LANDSCAPING — SILVER LIVINGSTONE — BRONZE BEST BANQUET FACILITY CLARION HOTEL AND SUITES — GOLD VICTORIA INN — SILVER BACKYARD ON ABERDEEN — BRONZE

Thank you!

to the community for choosing us as one of the best in the banquet and senior care categories.

Best Seniors Care

Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. is a non-profit organization, committed to helping adults who are 55+ to stay active in the community. We have a variety of programs and services just for you!

311 Park Avenue East, Brandon • 204-571-2050

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BEST HOME APPLIANCE STORE DIRECT WHOLESALE FURNITURE — GOLD THE BRICK — SILVER DUFRESNE — BRONZE BEST PLACE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE

THE DOCK ON PRINCESS — GOLD FORBIDDEN FLAVOURS — SILVER TAVERN UNITED — BRONZE BEST PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC THE 40 — GOLD THE DOCK ON PRINCESS — SILVER LADY OF THE LAKE — BRONZE CHEZ ANGELA — BRONZE

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY SELL OFF VACATIONS — GOLD CAA — GOLD

MCPHAIL TRAVEL — SILVER BEST PHOTOGRAPHER MANDY WARK PHOTOGRAPHY — GOLD CHAMPION DIGITAL — SILVER THERA PHOTOGRAPHY — BRONZE

BEST GROCERY STORE SOBEYS— GOLD HERITAGE CO-OP — SILVER SAFEWAY — BRONZE

BEST RESTAURANT - DINNER EASTSIDE EATERY — GOLD

BEST THRIFT SHOP NEARLY NEW — GOLD SUPERTHRIFT — SILVER MCC THRIFT STORE — BRONZE

BENNY’S — SILVER THE KEG — BRONZE

BEST HOME FURNISHING STORE KULLBERG’S FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES — GOLD LEON’S — SILVER DIRECT WHOLESALE FURNITURE — BRONZE

We are humbled to be nominated by our community and know you have other great, local options to choose from. Our hearts are full. Thank you for making us your clubhouse, for thinking of us on your grocery run, for including us in your meal plans, for having us at your celebration table and for making the detour downtown each day for your coffee and treats. As a small token of our gratitude, please bring this clipping by before November 24th, 2022 at 3:37pm for a cup of our French Roast coffee, on the house. No purchase required, just a smile behind a mask and the beautiful top half of your face. If you have a “Because Local Coffee Card” we’ll even upgrade you to a latte of your choice because that’s how we roll. We’ll see you soon, but if we don’t, we hope to see you later.

29C-10th Street 204-721-0719 ext 3 pickup.chezangela.ca

BEST BAKERY KUIPERS FAMILY BAKERY — GOLD CHEZ ANGELA — SILVER BLUE HILLS BAKERY — BRONZE

SILVER Best Entertainment Venue

BRONZE Best Place to Hear Live Music

SILVER Best Bakery

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to Brookwood Place in the 2020 edition of the awards. After being told that one of the areas he represents on city council made the top three, Coun. Sunday Frangi (Mead- ows-Waverly) told the Sun that the honour made sense to him. “I think Waverly is a pretty safe neighbourhood,” said Frangi, who became the coun- cillor after a by-election last year. “It’s a well kept neighbour- hood, I’m guessing the crime rate there is pretty low compar- ing to other parts of the city. We have the best school, Waverly Park School.” In the 2020 edition of the awards, Big Brothers Big Sis- ters of Brandon didn’t make the top-three in the best local char- ity category. Since then, they’ve taken home the gold medal in consecutive years, including this year’s award. For Kirby Sararas, a Brandon Police Service sergeant and a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters since 2001, the impact the charity has made on West- man has been evident. »Continued on Page 8

to the riverbank after the chal- lenges of the COVID-19 pan- demic. “To see the revitalization of the riverbank and people vis- iting from out of province, out- side the city, outside the coun- try. It’s really nice to say we’re pretty much back to normal.” Apart from the numerous events that take place at the riverbank like Canada Day cel- ebrations, Truth and Reconcili- ation Week and the recent reg- gae festival, Montgomery said the trails and playgrounds are constantly busy. Going forward, he said he doesn’t believe there’s a limit to what the riverbank can achieve and build. “We love to be a place that lo- cals can bring their friends and family to enjoy as well as being that first face, the smiling face, that people see when they visit Brandon or come to look for in- formation on what to see, what to do, what to eat, where to stay in Brandon,” Montgomery said. For the second straight year, Waverly Park took home the gold for best neighbourhood after coming in second place

For instance, after being shut out of the top three last year, the Riverbank Discovery Centre on the north side of the Assiniboine River in Brandon came back with a vengeance this year to be named the best place to take a tourist. The juxtaposition of being the headquarters for Brandon Tourism as well as a tourist destination itself isn’t lost on James Montgomery, the gen- eral manager of Brandon Riv- erbank Inc. and the city’s tour- ism organization, who said he believes it’s a “unique situa- tion.” When the Sun dropped by the centre to take a photo of Montgomery for this article, that dual-purpose was on dis- play as he helped a couple vis- iting from Florida to use the RV dump station, check out tour- ist information and organize kayak rentals at the recently opened canoe and kayak cove on the river. “It’s super satisfying,” Mont- gomery said of people returning

GOLD Best Cellular Store

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

SERVING WESTMAN & AREA FOR OVER 34 YEARS! FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT. Thank you

207-571-4040 info@myphone.ca • Myphone.ca

With the Riverbank Discovery Centre being awarded the gold medal for best place to take a tourist in the 2022 Westman Readers Choice awards, general manager James Montgomery said it’s a “unique situation” for Brandon Tourism’s offices to be a tourist destination itself. (Colin Slark/The Brandon Sun)

AUTHORIZED DEALER

Thank You for selecting us for the Best Pizza in Brandon 6 years running!

GOLD Best Pizza Shop

GOLD Most Community-Minded Business

We have built our business on family values and traditional recipes. Come try a “slice of history!” Made with Care since 1982

360 - 10th Street • Open 4pm-Midnight Daily 204.727.2727 (ASAP) ORDER ONLINE @ pizzaexpressbdn.com

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BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY ROYAL LEPAGE — GOLD CENTURY 21 — SILVER RE/MAX — BRONZE

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youth who really need that ex- tra person in their life to spend time with them, listen to them, to have fun with them. What that does is when you have someone positive, it helps to build their confidence and then when they go further in life, that confidence helps them to make better decisions and have better judgement. Making sure that kids are on the right path is something that’s kind of in- grained in me.” Though Big Brothers Big Sis- ters topped its category this year, that doesn’t mean the charity is resting on its laurels.

Sararas said that they’re al- ways looking for people to vol- unteer as mentors either indi- vidually or as couples. To find out more about the organization and how you can help out, visit westman.big- brothersbigsisters.ca. The Brandon Sun is always looking for feedback. If you’d like to suggest a category to add or subtract from the awards, please send an email to opin- ion@brandonsun.com with the subject line “Readers’ Choice”.

“My first little sister is now an adult,” Sararas said. “She’s mar- ried, she’s got a whole house full of kids.” In her years of volunteering with the organization, she’s held multiple positions and been a part of various commit- tees. Currently, she serves as the secretary on the board of directors. “I think that children and youth can never have too many positive influences on their lives,” she said. “There are some children and

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BEST PHOTO FINISHING STORE BRANDON PHOTOGRAPHICS — GOLD KEYWEST PHOTO — SILVER WALMART — BRONZE BEST TAXI SERVICE ABC TAXI — GOLD 4-WAY TAXI — SILVER SUNSET TAXI — BRONZE

BEST ETHNIC RESTAURANT SABOR LATINO — GOLD CHILLI CHUTNEY — SILVER KIM’S ASIAN RESTAURANT — BRONZE

Red Kayak Flooring Co.

Thank you Westman! Gold Best Flooring Store

To our loyal and valued customers for choosing us in the Best Home Furnishing Store 6 years in a row! We constantly try to provide the best products and customer service and we will continue to strive to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.

We started our business in January of 2020, started out as a mobile showroom, now we have our own store!

GOLD Best Home Furnishing Store

COMFORT STUDIO

BRANDON’S ONLY

Red Kayak Flooring Company Ltd. 1601 1st Street 204-573-7510 www.redkayakflooring.ca “A Simply Better Flooring Experience”

731-18 th Street, Brandon 204-727-5449

346 King Street East, Virden 204-748-3331 Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Toll-Free: 1-877-442-4224 Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am - 6 pm

“Serving Brandon and Area For Over

90 Years”

@kullberg_s Kullbergs.ca

FINANCING PLANS AVAILABLE

GOLD Best Chinese Food

From everyone at Kam Lung we want to say thank you for supporting our local business’s especially during these past two years! Your trust in us will encourage us to work harder to provide better service to all our amazing customers!! Thank You Westman For Your Continued Support

SERVING YOU IN TWO COMMUNITIES 1650 Park Avenue – BRANDON – 728-8575

OPEN April - October

133 Wasagaming Drive – CLEAR LAKE – 848-4882

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BEST LAW FIRM MEIGHEN HADDAD LLP — GOLD EPP LAW OFFICE — SILVER KELLER LEGAL SERVICES — BRONZE BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING FIRM HEUCHERT FINANCIAL — GOLD INVESTORS GROUP — SILVER BELKS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES — BRONZE

BEST CAR WASH RESURRECTION AUTO DETAILING — GOLD

HERITAGE CO-OP — SILVER GLACIER WASH — BRONZE

SILVER Best Law Firm Thank You to our valued clients for your support and for trusting us to serve you! We are honoured to be considered in this category and look forward to continuing to serve the Westman area for many years to come!

GOLD Best Chiropractic Clinic

Drs. Beth Melendy and Aimee Hatcher, along with the entire staff at Westman Chiropractic Centre would like to thank all of the past and present patients of the office for choosing us as one of the top three chiropractic clinics in Brandon. 2021 and 2022 have been years of big change at the clinic and we are honoured to be able to continue the wonderful legacy of care that Westman Chiropractic Centre has always been known for. Thank-you Westman.

642A – 18th Street Brandon 204-717-3775

801b 10th St, Brandon, MB 204.571.3800

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STEWART’S FLOORING EMPORIUM

BEST DAY CARE KOKUM’S EARLY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM — GOLD ASSINIBOINE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE — SILVER FUZZY BEAR’S INC. — SILVER

SILVER Best Flooring Store

Carpet • Vinyl • Laminate Ceramic • Hardwood • Planking Our Carpets and Flooring are First Quality. Always. Our Prices are First Rate. Always. Our Performance is First Class. Always. WHAT IS VALUE? By itself, Price means nothing. By itself Performance means little, there is always someone who will promise more. Even Quality, by itself, is suspect. But Price, Performance, and Quality together mean value… and Value is everything!

BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION CENTUM MORTGAGE CHOICE — GOLD COMPASS CREDIT UNION — SILVER ROYAL BANK — BRONZE BEST INSURANCE BROKER GUILD INSURANCE — GOLD CO-OPERATORS — SILVER HEUCHERT FINANCIAL — BRONZE BEST REALTOR

KEVIN GREGORY — GOLD LARRY JAGO — SILVER AUDREY WILSON — BRONZE

Professional Measuring & Installation Service

1545 – 1 st Street, Brandon • 204-725-0302 1545 – 1st Street, Brandon • 204-725-0302

Order your favourite cold beverage for delivery at keystonebeer.ca

for voting us one of the Top 3 Best Farm Implement Dealers in Westman!

2021

GOLD Best Farm Implement Dealer

BEST COLD BEER category. to our customers for selecting KEYSTONE BEER COMPANY as a winner for 6 years in a row

GOLD Best Cold Beer Store

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1865 Brandon Avenue, across from the Keystone Centre 204-728-6620 www.keystonemotorinn.ca

Please drink responsibly.

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THANK YOU! To everyone who voted for us in the category of BEST PHARMACY

IT’S BEEN AN HONOUR AND A PRIVILEGE TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF WESTMAN FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS!

Services Include:

• Full Service Pharmacy • Free Prescription Delivery

• Comprehensive Med Reviews • Compression Stocking Fitters • Sports Medicine Products • Mobility Equipment Sales/Service

• Surgical Appliances • Equipment Rentals • And Much More!

GOLD Best Pharmacy

BEST NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB THE DOCK ON PRINCESS — GOLD ORIGINAL JOE’S — SILVER THE TAVERN — BRONZE BEST SENIORS CARE ROTARY VILLAS — GOLD SENIORS FOR SENIORS — SILVER FAIRVIEW PERSONAL CARE HOME — BRONZE

MARK MERCURE, Certified Geriatric Pharmacist/Owner

For Your Shopping Convenience OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9–6 • SATURDAYS 9–4 3000 Victoria Avenue, Brandon

1-204-727-2483 | Toll-Free: 1-800-572-1002 | www.homehealthcarepharmacy.com

THANKS For Voting us Top Three for Best Travel Agencies!

GOLD Best Tire Shop SILVER

to all our loyal customers for your continued support and for voting us one of the BEST TIRE SHOPS in Westman! We take great pride in providing quality products and great service - making sure you’re safe on the road.

TIRES FOR ALL MAKES & MODELS... Passenger, Light Truck/SUV, Performance, Heavy Duty and Agriculture Vehicles SERVICES... Wheel Alignments, Brakes, Steering & Suspension, Oil Changes, Wiper Blades, Vehicle Batteries

$20 OFF Wheel Alignment Expires December 31, 2022

GOLD Best Travel Agency

Unit C - 305 18th St N 204.201.4102

1665-18th Street, North 204-727-7938 Call for your appointment

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BEST AUTO BODY SHOP CENTRAL AUTO BODY SHOP — GOLD ADVANCE AUTO BODY & GLASS — SILVER ASSINIBOINE AUTOBODY — BRONZE BEST USED CAR DEALER BRANDON CHRYSLER DODGE — GOLD

MURRAY CHEV OLDS — SILVER ZORZOS AUTO SALES — BRONZE

Thank you for voting for us for “Best Health Food Store”! Come see our NEW LOCATION at 1314 Richmond Avenue

BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS THE DOCK ON PRINCESS — GOLD BROWN’S SOCIALHOUSE — SILVER THE KEG — BRONZE

BEST KITCHEN DESIGN STUDIO CREATIVE KITCHENS — GOLD HORIZON BUILDERS LTD. — SILVER NU-TREND — BRONZE BEST CONTRACTOR/CARPENTER MCCARTY CONSTRUCTION — GOLD CAPSTONE CONSTRUCTION — SILVER CONCEPT HOMES — BRONZE BEST ELECTRICAL COMPANY FIGOL ELECTRIC — GOLD WHEAT CITY ELECTRIC — SILVER WESTSIDE PLUMBING & HEATING — SILVER

HealthHutBrandon.ca Phone Orders: 204.725.3131 • Email Orders: hhb@wcgwave.ca Mail Orders across Canada • Delivery within Brandon & Curb-side Pick Up SUPPLEMENTS • HERBS • BEAUTY • LOCAL PRODUCTS • SPECIALTY FOOD We welcome Dr. Brittany from Prairie Naturopathic Clinic who has an office onsite and accepting new patients. Call her at 204-901-0296 or www.prairienaturopathicclinic.ca

THANK YOU For voting us Best Ethnic Restaurant 4 Years in a Row!

THANK YOU For voting us

Best Ethnic Restaurant 5 Years in a Row!

We can’t tell you how grateful and honoured we are for your support during this challenging year. Thank you for your trust in us and for voting us in the top three for BEST SENIORS’ CARE. It’s a privilege to be a part of this great community! Thank You

XXX Best Ethnic Restaurant

SILVER Best Ethnic Restaurant

GOLD Best Seniors’ Care

MANY NEW MENU ITEMS TO CHOOSE MANY NEW MENU ITEMS TO CHOOSE FROM!

DAILY LUNCH AND DINNER BUFFETS DAILY LUNCH AND DINNER BUFFETS LUNCH $ 12 99

LUNCH 11:30 am – 2 pm Monday to Friday 12 noon – 2 pm Saturday DINNER 4:30 pm – 8 pm Monday to Thursday 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm Friday and Saturday ALA CARTE ALSO AVAILABLE PRIVATE ROOM FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS HOLDS UP TO 25 PEOPLE ALA CARTE ALSO AVAILABLE PRIVATE ROOM FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS HOLDS UP TO 25 PEOPLE 11:30 am – 2 pm Monday to Friday 12 noon – 2 pm Saturday & Sunday DINNER 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Friday-Sunday

All Inclusive Retirement Living... because you deserve it!

DELIVERY - TAKE-OUT – CATERING ORDER ON LINE Visit www.thechillichutney.ca to download the App! 555–34th Street, Brandon, MB • 204-571-9310

1340 - 10th Street, Brandon • 204-725-1340 www.rotaryvillas.ca

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BEST PLUMBING COMPANY WESTSIDE PLUMBING & HEATING — GOLD FIRST CALL PLUMBING & HEATING — SILVER CAMPBELLS PLUMBING & HEATING — BRONZE BEST CELLULAR STORE TELUS — GOLD BELL MTS BRANDON — SILVER ROGERS — BRONZE BEST AUTO REPAIR/SERVICE H. BULLEE AND SONS SPRING SERVICE — GOLD INTEGRA TIRE — SILVER KAL TIRE — BRONZE

BEST RESTAURANT - APPETIZERS THE KEG — GOLD THE DOCK ON PRINCESS — SILVER ECHO RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR — BRONZE

To our valued clients for your votes of support. Thank You

THANK-YOU WESTMAN for voting Oak+Ivy one of your top salons for five consecutive years in three categories! Your support means the world to us.

We continue to work hard to earn your confidence in our products and services and look forward serving you again and again.

GOLD Best Garden Centre

Come and enjoy our Secret Garden Cafe Outdoor Patio

Best Manicure/ Pedicure

Best Hair Salon

Best Spa

Good Things for Living

1451 Rosser Ave. E., Brandon, MB Call: 204-727-5884 www.greenspotbrandon.com Our Summer hours Monday to Saturday 10 am – 5 pm Sunday Closed

204-571-6245 | 120 – 9 th Street Brandon

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BEST SPA DAYDREAMS SPA — GOLD OAK AND IVY SPA — SILVER

VANISH SKIN CLINIC & BEAUTY BAR — BRONZE BEST GOLF COURSE - WESTMAN SHILO COUNTRY CLUB — GOLD GLEN LEA GOLF COURSE — SILVER WHEAT CITY GOLF COURSE — SILVER CLEAR LAKE GOLF COURSE — BRONZE BEST GOLF COURSE - BRANDON WHEAT CITY GOLF COURSE — GOLD SUNNYSIDE GOLF COURSE — SILVER NORTHERN PINES GOLF COURSE — BRONZE BEST PHARMACY HOME HEALTH CARE PHARMACY — GOLD MILLER’S PHARMACY — SILVER SHOPPERS DRUG MART — BRONZE BEST HEARING CENTRE ADVANCED HEARING — GOLD STOKES HEARING CENTRE — SILVER HELIX HEARING CENTRE — BRONZE BEST OPTOMESTRIST DR. LISA SUSKI (FYI DOCTORS) — GOLD DR. BRENT CASWELL (EYE OUTFITTERS) — SILVER DR. IAN BEAUMONT (FYI DOCTORS) — BRONZE BEST CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC WESTMAN CHIROPRACTIC — GOLD MARSHALL CHIROPRACTIC — SILVER HARVEST CHIROPRACTIC — BRONZE BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST REACTIVE MASSAGE — GOLD BOHO MASSAGE — SILVER AVELLE — BRONZE REACTIVE MASSAGE THERAPY — BRONZE BEST MEDICAL CLINIC BRANDON CLINIC MEDICAL CORPORATION — GOLD

BEST RESTAURANT - DINNER EASTSIDE EATERY — GOLD

BENNY’S — SILVER THE KEG — BRONZE

BEST NEW CAR DEALER BRANDON CHRYSLER DODGE — GOLD PRECISION TOYOTA — SILVER MURRAY’S CHEVROLET CADILLAC BUICK — SILVER BEST TIRE SHOP FOUNTAIN TIRE — GOLD KAL TIRE — SILVER DENRAY TIRE — BRONZE BEST HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CENTRE MAXIM — GOLD MORGAN MOTORS — SILVER MURRAY CHEVROLET CADILLAC — BRONZE BEST FARM IMPLEMENT DEALER MAZER GROUP — GOLD ENNS BROTHERS LTD. — SILVER ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT — BRONZE BEST ACCOUNTING FIRM BDO — GOLD MNP — SILVER WHEAT CITY TAX SERVICES — BRONZE BEST TATTOO PIERCING SHOP

BLOOD AND IRON TATTOO — GOLD WARLOCK TATTOO SHOP — SILVER WARD’S TATTOOS — BRONZE BEST JEWELLER REESORS JEWELLERS — GOLD MICHAEL HILL — SILVER CHARM DIAMOND — BRONZE BEST SHOE STORE SHOE WAREHOUSE — BRONZE BEST KIDS CLOTHING WINNER’S — GOLD CARTER’S/OSH KOSH — SILVER BABY BUMP — BRONZE BEST MEN’S CLOTHING MOORE’S — GOLD WINNER’S — SILVER BROMLEY’S — BRONZE BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING WINNER’S — GOLD CINNAMON TREE — SILVER REITMAN’S — BRONZE BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE OAK + IVY SALON — GOLD NANCY’S NAILS — SILVER DAYDREAMS ESTHETICS SPA — BRONZE UNION SHOES — GOLD URBAN TRAIL — SILVER

WESTERN MEDICAL CLINIC — SILVER NEWMOUNT MEDICAL CLINIC — BRONZE BEST DENTAL CLINIC FIELDSTONE DENTAL CLINIC — GOLD CHANCELLOR DENTAL GROUP — SILVER WEST-MAN DENTAL GROUP — BRONZE BEST PERSONAL TRAINER

RODMAN BATSON — GOLD AMBER WHITE — SILVER RUSSELL LUCE — BRONZE BEST FITNESS FACILITY

YMCA OF BRANDON — GOLD ANYTIME FITNESS — SILVER PEAK PERFORMANCE — BRONZE MOST COMMUNITY MINDED BUSINESS PIZZA EXPRESS — GOLD CHEZ ANGELA’S — SILVER VISA2CANADA — BRONZE BEST ARENA COMPLEX/RURAL WESTMAN RIVERDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE — GOLD SOURIS-GLENWOOD MEMORIAL COMPLEX — SILVER TUNDRA OIL AND GAS PLACE, VIRDEN — BRONZE BEST COMMUNITY CENTRE (BRANDON) EAST END COMMUNITY CENTRE — GOLD VALLEYVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE — SILVER WESTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE — BRONZE BEST LOCAL CHARITY BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF BRANDON — GOLD

BEST HAIR SALON OAK + IVY SALON — GOLD SOUL SALON — SILVER PANTAGES — BRONZE

SAMARITAN HOUSE — SILVER SALVATION ARMY — BRONZE

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BEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE KEYSTONE CENTRE — GOLD NORTH 40 — SILVER CHEZ ANGELA — SILVER T-BIRDS — BRONZE BEST NEIGHBOURHOOD WAVERLY PARK — GOLD EAST END — SILVER GREEN ACRES — BRONZE

THANK YOU for choosing us as one of Brandon’s Best Home Improvement Stores 3 years in a row! We appreciate your support!

BEST PLACE TO TAKE YOUR PARENTS CLEAR LAKE — GOLD RIVERBANK DISCOVERY CENTRE — SILVER GREEN SPOT — BRONZE

BRONZE Best Home Improvement Store

BEST BUSINESS PERSON CAM WIRCH, A&L CYCLE — GOLD JAY MCCALLUM, EASTSIDE EATERY — SILVER ANGIE NGUYEN, KIM’S ASIAN RESTAURANT — BRONZE

204-726-5493 Unit #3, 1875 Middleton Ave. Brandon, MB R7C 1A7 westmanlumber.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT!

Beyond our excellent conditions and playability, we are proud to be a core part of our community and proud to be “Brandon’s Golf Course”.

GOLD Best Golf Course - Westman

• Customized Tournament & Corporate Outing rates available upon request. • CPGA Head Professional Dave Scinocca available for lessons. Whilst Golfing enjoy the CFB Shilo Memorial Tribute to Canadian Military History where each hole has a memorial dedicated to a significant historical Canadian Forces achievement. Throwback Thursday Deal $29.95 Includes Green Fee and Power Cart Rental. On every Thursday for the rest of the year!

GOLD Best Golf Course - Brandon

SILVER Best Golf Course - Westman

Memberships • Punch Cards • Corporate Packages Virtual Golf • Stocked Pro Shop Eagles Nest Restaurant

Thank you to the Golfers, Members, and Sponsors of The Wheat City for their continued loyalty and support.

204-728-2299 www.wheatcitygolf.com info@wheatcitygolf.com

@ wheatcitygolfcourse /wheatcitygolf

To book tee-times call 204-765-3623 or online at SHILOCOUNTRYCLUB.COM

3500 McDonald Ave, Brandon MB

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BEST PLACE TO TAKE A TOURIST RIVERBANK DISCOVERY CENTRE — GOLD CLEAR LAKE — SILVER ROYAL MANITOBA WINTER FAIR — BRONZE BEST OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN SUMMER SWIMMING — GOLD BIKING — SILVER FISHING — BRONZE

Thank You Westman For Voting

Best Chinese Food Four Years In a Row!

BEST KNOWN WESTMAN CELEBRITY MATT CALVERT — GOLD

DAILY LUNCH AND DINNER BUFFETS TAKE OUT AND DELIVERY ORDER ONLINE: WWW.DOUBLEHAPPINESSBRANDON.CA

TRENT BARTLEY — SILVER GRADY MANSON — BRONZE

BRONZE Best Chinese Food

BEST SPOT TO WATCH PEOPLE BRANDON SHOPPERS MALL — GOLD WHEAT KING GAMES — SILVER THE TOWN CENTRE — BRONZE BEST PLACE TO ESCAPE STRESS CLEAR LAKE — GOLD DAYDREAMS ESTHETICS SPA — SILVER THE GYM — BRONZE

MONDAY-SATURDAY 11AM - 9PM | SUNDAY 4-9PM 608 ROSSER AVENUE | 204-728-6388

Thank You for Voting us a Readers’ Choice Award Winner for the 6 th Year in a Row!

SILVER Best Insurance Broker

To all our customers who voted for us in the Best Bakery category.

Proud to support our community. We’re committed to helping out where we can, and proud to support initiatives that make a difference in the community.

GOLD Best Bakery

Home Auto Life Investments Group Business Farm Travel

Collins & Associates Inc. Co-operators C3-1711 Kircaldy Dr., Brandon 204-571-2960 | www.cooperators.ca

1411 1st Street, Brandon • 204-728-3023

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Thank you Westman for trusting us with all your service needs. Thank you Westman for trusting us with all your service needs. Thank you Westman for trusting us with all your service needs.

BRonZE Best Tire Shop BEST USE OF TAXPAYERS MONEY FIX ROADS — GOLD BUILD OUTDOOR WATERPARK — SILVER FLOWERS AND KEEPING BRANDON BEAUTIFUL — SILVER MOST TRUSTWORTHY POLITICIAN RICK CHREST — GOLD

Thank you Westman for trusting us with all your service needs.

BRonZE Best Tire Shop

LEN ISLEIFSON — SILVER REG HELWER — BRONZE

THANK YOU Westman for trusting us with all your needs.

BRonZE Best used Car Dealer BRonZE Best used Car Dealer

BRonZE Best used Car Dealer

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BRONZE Best Tire Shop Best Used Car Dealer

BRONZE Best Used Car Dealer

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1530 – 1st Street North (On the Hill) 204-717-9990 auto sales

THANK YOU to the people of Westman for voting Maxim Truck & Trailer in Brandon one of the BEST HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CENTRES in the area, three years in a row!

THANK YOU Westman for your support

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GOLD Best Heavy Duty Truck Centre

GOLD Best Financial Institution

We offer sales, rental, lease, repair and parts for new and used heavy duty trucks and trailers Financing Available

www.centummortgagechoice.com 204-727-2177

225 Middleton Ave., Brandon Phone: 204-725-4580 maximinc.com

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THANK YOU! For voting us one of the top three of Best Ice Cream Shops in Westman

BEST PARK RIDEAU PARK — GOLD DINSDALE PARK — SILVER QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK — BRONZE MOST DEDICATED VOLUNTEER/CHARITY BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS — GOLD DARLENE PAQUETTE — SILVER KELLY LUMBARD — BRONZE MOST WONDERFUL WESTMAN RESIDENT

SILVER Best Ice Cream Shop

FRANK NICHOLS — GOLD JOYCE HOPPER — SILVER DARREN DARVILL — BRONZE MOST WONDERFUL BRANDONITE

Corral Centre • 204-717-7700 18 th St. & Park Ave. • 204-728-2966

MARIE FULCHER — GOLD FAYE BULLEE — SILVER JOYCE SCANTLEBURY — BRONZE

WINNER 2022 SILVER BEST CHAIN RESTAURANT

FOR VOTING NANCY’S NAILS AS ONE OF BRANDON’S BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE FOR THE 6TH YEAR! WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!

THANK YOU WESTMAN FOR VOTING FOR US Download the App for Exclusive Offers. Scan to Join

SILVER Best Manicure/Pedicure

NANCY’S NAILS OFFERS • Shellac • Manicure • Spa Pedicure • LCN Gel • Acrylic Nail • Waxing

VISIT US AT: UNIT J, 541 8TH STREET BRANDON, MB 204.727.2060

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The Paw Resort and Wellness Centre We are humbled and grateful to once again be recognized for being one of Brandon’s Best Businesses. We want to extend

a colossal thank you to everyone in our Paw community: clients, customers, staff, friends and online supporters. Thank you so much for all your votes and continual support.

we get to do what we love to do... And that’s love your pets too! Because of you,

• Boarding • Daycare • Training

• Grooming • Boutique • Veterinary services

GOLD Best Pet Day Care

SILVER Best Vet Clinic

BRONZE Best Pet Store

GOLD Most Wonderful Westman Resident

Committed to keeping our people, pets, products, and planet top priority “Because they are family too” Dr. Frank, Joanne Nichols and the best team in town

204-729-9943 www.thepawresortandwellnesscentre.com

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