This past week, we were pleased to attend the key ceremony for two newly-completed homes built by Habitat for Humanity’s Brandon Chapter. Habitat for Humanity has been building homes in Brandon for more than 25 years and has completed more than 45 homes in the...
A mobile children’s literacy program operated by United for Literacy and funded in part by the Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) is proving that learning can happen anywhere – from online tutoring to pop up reading zones at parks, among other locations. A pilot...
WAWANESA, MB – A well-loved but worn-out playground in Riverbend Park received a long-overdue upgrade thanks to support from the Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) and the continued efforts of the RM of Oakland-Wawanesa and the Souris River Recreation Commission...
Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the most courageous and difficult decisions an individual can make. At YWCA Westman, that first step toward safety is met with compassion, shelter, and 24/7 support. But the journey doesn’t end when someone leaves the...
A long-time community asset in Minnedosa is getting a new lease on life thanks to funding provided by the Brandon Area Community Foundation, the Minnedosa Community Foundation, and numerous community partners and sponsors. A grand opening on Saturday, July 12 brought...
As the newest resident of the Peter Sawatzky Sculpture Park made its grand entrance today at Brandon Riverbank, we couldn’t help but spotlight this inquisitive black bear clearing a path—symbolizing strength, curiosity, and the wild spirit of Manitoba. Caught...
