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Are you wondering what to do this summer? When you head downtown to visit a Spray Park or Music in the Park stop by one of the Incredible Edible Planters, pull a weed or two or enjoy some of the produce grown in them! Maybe you want to indulge in a fair trade chocolate bar. Don't forget to keep your wrapper and bring it to the Global Market on Sept.7 to redeem for a coupon to Ten Thousand Villages. If you are traveling out of town to other cities and see some interesting environmental initiatives let us know as the City's Environmental Strategic Plan is under review this fall and will be revised for next Spring! Enjoy your summer!

Brandon Triple Crowned Fair Trade Town of the Year

The Fair Trade Steering Committee had another successful year bringing awareness to the community on what fair trade is and what products are available in Brandon. In late February at the National Fair Trade Conference, Fair Trade Canada awarded the City of Brandon "2016 Fair Trade Town of the Year". This marks the third time Brandon has received this national accolade. Grace Mennonite Church here in Brandon received Fair Trade Faith Group of the Year, the church just received their designation in 2016. This recognition is well deserved as the committee has been very active promoting fair trade to the community. Congratulations to all!

Brandon Fair Trade Town Steering Committee and Marquis Project members accepted national award last Saturday 2