Master Class with Alberta-based Filmmaker Dana Inkster at the AGSM
Brandon, MB, February 10, 2020 — Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba On Monday, February 24th at 6 pm, the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (AGSM) will host a master class with Alberta-based filmmaker and experimental media artist Dana Inkster. Inkster will be giving expert advice on documentary filmmaking and screening her award-winning film, 24 Days in Brooks. Inkster’s film, 24 Days in Brooks, documents the first-ever labour strike at the Lakeside meat packing plant in Brooks, Alberta. The artist
Learning Disabilities Tutoring Program
This is a monthly adult tutoring program for individuals who are identified as being learning disabled. It will feature instruction in functional literacy, with life skills & practical learning. This program is run by retired teachers of the Brandon School Division in a relaxed, fun learning environment. 1st Thursday of the month: January 2, February 6, March 5 7:00PM - 8:00PM For more information, call LDAM Executive Director Shelly Brown at 204-727-4669. To pre-register for the program, visit the
VHP launches: Recycling is Cool Initiative!
In light of the recent fires (along with other many just as significant and devastating natural disasters we’re witnessing around the world), we thought we would take this opportunity to let our tenants know about our VHP Recycling is Cool initiative! Did you know, that since 2010, the number of Manitoban’s recycling has only increased by 16%. 16% in 10 years... that's it. Although we have Chartered Accountants on staff to do the math for you, you can probably figure out for yourself that the annual
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Chamber of Commerce launches 2020 Superwoman Conference
Hang up your cape February 26, 2020 for a half-day conference filled with opportunities for connection, education, inspiration and empowerment. This event will take place in anticipation of International Women’s Day on March 8. The Superwoman Conference is a half-day event that aims to inspire discussion about the roadmap for success in Manitoba and beyond. We want to bring together ambitious women and men and foster an environment of connection, education and empowerment. The event will feature a
Struggling to find workers? RNIP might be for you.
If you are struggling to fill certain positions and are willing to hire Foreign Nationals the Brandon Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) may be of interest to you. The Economic Development Brandon (EDB) office launched the new program mid December 2019. The pilot, only available to eleven selected Canadian communities, is designed to allow employers and communities the opportunity to bring Foreign Nationals to Brandon with permanent residence status in order to fill jobs that employers have