Headlines Sept 11: New Sunrise Credit Union Centre, a project 15yrs in the making, offiically opened Saturday; a 4200-square-foot multi-rec facility with ice rink, indoor running track, full kitchen & more.
-Another impressive turnout for Brandon Humane Society’s 20th Annual Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon Sunday in the city.
-City of Brandon reversing 38 speeding tickets, because of an error in process, and will return fees, fines & demerits that came with the tickets.
-Brandon affordable housing co-op $2M in repairs may drive up rent, force tenants out.
-Celebrations Dinner Theatre staff out of jobs after abrupt closure. The Dinner Theatre, a MB staple for more than 25 years, announced its abrupt permanent closure amid job action staged by its unionized employees.
-Residents displaced after west Wpg apartment fire at 3 story apartments in 500 block of Gagnon Street near the Perimeter.
-23yr old man dies after being shot Sunday morning: Winnipeg police.
-Winnipeg Blue Bombers score 6 first half touchdowns in dominant Banjo Bowl win over Roughriders 51-6.
22 Years ago today we all remember where we were, who we were with and these dreadful events.
3,000 dead. Four hijacked planes. Two collapsed skyscrapers. A section of the Pentagon seriously damaged. A Pennsylvania field forever impacted. The images from that day are equally unforgettable. These are the images from “the day after”. These are the memories from September 12th, after the world was shocked by the events that unfolded in America in the Fall of 2001.
https://listverse.com/2023/09/11/the-day-after-ten-sights-from-9-12-2001/
NY came back, and so did the USA and the world. Many countries were impacted by the attack of September 11th and the 9-11 memorial is a meeting place and tribute.
CONGRATULATIONS to Minnedosa and Sunrise Credit Union on your new arena!
FOOD TRUCK WARS WEEK! If you love food trucks you’re going to want to be at the Keystone Centre Grounds Friday, Saturday or Sunday! Hours are Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm and Sunday Sept 17th – 11 am to 6 pm.
Here’s a link to everything you need regarding FTW2023: https://bdnmb.ca/food-truck-warz/
Congrats Derek Mecas. Derek caught this 50 Inch Sturgeon this weekend at the Discovery Center in Brandon. Sun Seekers tell me it had to be released becuase it’s endangered, and while fishing at the Discovery Centre is good, apparently it’s even better in East Brandon just down from the Hydro station near the Hwy 110.
(Derek Mecas FB)
Is it really controversial to put butter on sandwiches? Apparently it is. Amanda made a Tik Tok video explaining how sandwiches are made in Europe and for many Americans it appeared to be something new? Mayo is the sandwich spread of choice in the USA while it appears most of the world like Butter. Do you like mayo or butter or both?
The 10 Worst Things Houseguests Do according to a new study. Even if you know friends well, things take on a different set of rules when you’re invited over as a houseguest. And if you’re planning on staying for longer than just dinner and cocktails , etiquette becomes extra critical. That’s why research company Talker recently surveyed 2,000 about their experiences with people staying in their homes.
https://bestlifeonline.com/worst-things-houseguests-do/
Last week it was a Home Depot bucket and now KFC is selling a ‘Half gallon beverage in a bucket.’ A KFC Customer Bought A Whole Bladder Full Of Baja Blast And People Love The Deal. How much soda does one person need?
Drew Barrymore wants to try the show SOLO. The Drew Barrymore Show will resume apparently without writers. Reminder; there is an ongoing Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strike. In a statement posted to Instagram Sunday, the actress, producer, and TV host said she decided it was time to return to work as the dual strikes continue. “I own this choice.” I’m here to help her, if she needs to literally do it all by herself. haha.
Pumpkin Spice has invaded the cereal isle. Did you know there is a Pumpkin Spice flavor of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes?
https://guiltyeats.com/2023/09/10/know-pumpkin-spice-flavor-kelloggs-frosted-flakes/
Ed Sheeran is NOT POPULAR THIS WEEK. Apparently he canceled his Las Vegas show on the weekend and was was ridiculed by fans for canceling his Allegiant Stadium show less than an hour before the show was scheduled to begin.
