Leons Headlines July 2: Sewer line & watermain repairs get underway today along 18th Street in Brandon causing disruptions & delays in the areas in and around 18th and Park; watch for signs.
-Encouraging increase in numbers from Dauphin’s Countryfest. Organizers say the 3 day music festival wrapped up Sunday night projecting a 10-15% increase in ticket sales from last year.
-6yr old Brandon Boy with rare, terminal cancer donates $14K to CancerCare Manitoba. Western Canada Hockey Academy teams named Wolf Pack, created T-shirts for sale, called “Gordie’s Wolf Pack”, with a quote on the back from Star Wars Jedi Master Yoda on them.
-Brandon police allege a 36yr old man carrying a weapon robbed a store at the Corral Centre Friday. Police say they found the suspect in a vehicle in the mall’s parking lot where he was arrested without incident.
-WestJet warns of disruptions in coming days as it recovers from mechanic’s strike.
-After ‘encouraging’ results, province extends funding for Wpg police retail theft initiative, as Osborne Village residents say they’re seeing results. Other communities wait to see if the initiative will be expanded outside Wpg.
-Manitoba now taking applications for $300 security equipment rebate. One-time rebate applies for purchases of items like doorbell cams, alarms, fencing.
-Are you kidding? A heat warning is in effect in Churchill, Man., with the area expecting to see daytime highs around 30 C. Winnipeg has had 1 day of 30 degrees, Westman has struggled to reach high 20’s.
ON STAGE this weekend! Countryfest in Dauphin, the Hawk-Tua girl makes an appearance and Michael Jo Fox plays guitar at a Coldplay Concert!
Passengers stuck in overhead bin amid turbulence. An Air Europa flight diverts due to turbulence as 30 people are injured Monday when a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight hit turbulence over the Atlantic, sending passengers flying out of their seats.
https://nypost.com/2024/07/01/world-news/at-least-30-injured-after-air-europa-flight-hits-turbulence
Hot Dogs. How many can you eat? We had 3 packages in 4 days. That’s just half of what the Hot Dog eaters for 4th of July take down. How Much Money Does Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Give The Winner?
https://www.mashed.com/1608639/nathans-hot-dog-contest-winner-prize-money
What is your favorite veggie? You have never had vegetables? You’re not alone. Apparently a new stunning survey reveals quarter of Americans have never eaten vegetables.
https://studyfinds.org/stunning-survey-reveals-1-in-4-adults-has-never-eaten-vegetables
Maybe your new favorite veggie is BEANS. BAKED beans. I made these this past weekend and WOW. Home run. Will do it again. Texas style!
Here comes Wedding season and DRESS CONTREVERSEYS. Bride Repurposes Wedding Dress During Reception, Sparks Debate About Tradition. Many brides opt for two different dresses for their special day: a long gown for the ceremony and a shorter design to be more comfortable on the dance floor once the party starts.
https://www.boredpanda.com/bride-transforms-wedding-dress-even-guests-left-looking-stressed
FINALLY. It’s the snack recipe you’ve been waiting for…..FIRE CRACKERS. Introduced to me by Sun Seeker Cindy, I made these over the weekend and they were a huge hit!
