by Gazette Staff | May 7, 2026 | Community Spotlight
Lighthouse Wellness Centre finalist for outstanding new business When Lighthouse Wellness owners Jenny Steele of Belmont and Luanne Rae of Brandon were notified they were finalists for the Brandon Chamber of Commerce Award in the Outstanding New Business category, the...
by Gazette Staff | May 7, 2026 | Community Spotlight
Cassandra Jamieson: Woman of Distinction For Cassandra Jamieson, being nominated for the Brandon Chamber of Commerce Woman of Distinction “Young Entrepreneur Award” represents more than running a successful business, it speaks to perseverance, adaptability, and...
by Gazette Staff | Apr 16, 2026 | Community Spotlight
Behind the siren ... commitment and training in rural fire departments Local firefighters are often seen throughout our communities volunteering at fundraising events, supporting community celebrations, leading the way in the annual Christmas Parade, and of course...
by Gazette Staff | Dec 11, 2025 | Community Spotlight
Bolack Farms receive Watershed District Award We reached out to the Central Assiniboine Watershed District, located in Baldur, Manitoba, and spoke with Hailey Gardham, the Grow/PWCP Coordinator for the district. Hailey provided us with information about the annual...
by Gazette Staff | Nov 13, 2025 | Community Spotlight
Foodbank fundraiser - the perfect way to help On November 9th, the Belmont Hall played host to the annual Killarney Food Bank Fundraiser. A group of talented musicians, including Russell Moffat, Bob Williamson, Dan and Alex Spring and Gail MacKay, took to the stage to...
by Gazette Staff | Oct 2, 2025 | Community Spotlight
Cypress River’s Jim Cassels hosts epic garage sale There’s simply no garage sale like one hosted by Jim Cassels! If you missed Jim Cassels’ epic Garage Sale in Cypress River, you truly missed an extraordinary event. Jim shone in his element, connecting with everyone,...
