Rick Chrest

Proud Father (Kaitlin, Brett, Dylan), Husband (Karen),Grandpa (Charlotte),Former Mayor of Brandon (2014-2022), Furniture retailer.

[Rick Chrest @RickChrest]

We’re so proud of Brett and how hard he has worked for this achievement! @BrandonUni has been a great support in his studies. His dedication will be a great credit to ECU & from what we’ve seen the Faculty there will be a big benefit to Brett’s ongoing professional advancement.

[Brett Chrest @Chrest_brett]

I am honored and excited to announce that I've been accepted into @EastCarolina's PhD program in Biomedical Sciences with a specialization in physiology! Here, I will be joining @KFW_Lab @ECUBrodySOM to tackle the nuances of mitochondrial bioenergetics & metabolic flux in cancer.

[Karen Chrest @KarenChrest]

Our boys were in attendance for their dad’s final @BdnChamber State of the City address today. Proud but bittersweet moments for our family 🥰 #bdnmb

[Rick Chrest @RickChrest]

Been a busy day following this news. I’m so grateful for all the heartwarming comments & well wishes I’ve received. I’ve been so privileged to be Mayor of such a wonderful City. But you’re stuck with me 8 months more. This community gets stronger as the years move forward. 😊❤️

[The Brandon Sun 🇨🇦 @thebrandonsun]

After 19 years as a member of Brandon City Council, including the last eight as mayor, Rick Chrest will not seek re-election this fall. https://t.co/AjvbhTZghp #bdnmb

[Rick Chrest @RickChrest]

I know the Omicron variant has created some discouraging conditions. I share some thoughts & hopefully some perspectives & encouragement that I hope will inspire our community to help each other, stay kind and forge on against this pandemic. Please share & stay positive.

[City of Brandon @CityBrandon]

Mayor @RickChrest has provided a #COVID19 Community Update.

Watch this update on the City's YouTube channel 👇
https://t.co/W6ofUP2iL5

#bdnmb

[Rick Chrest @RickChrest]

Free Drive-In Movies! Celebrating MB150 put on by the City of Brandon. Keystone Centre north parking lot…plenty of space. Movies at 7:30 & 9:30. Beautiful evening to enjoy a safe family activity. Pass it on. See you soon!

[Rick Chrest @RickChrest]

Heartwarming to see these happy bits of good news in the midst of tragedy. I’m told BFES also saved at least 2 cats. 👏🏼👏🏼😊

[Riley Laychuk @RileyLaychuk]

Read more here!

Glimmer of hope for woman who lost nearly everything in Brandon blaze after firefighters save Freddy the fish https://t.co/8sQl2U3jTF #bdnmb @CBCManitoba @BdnFirefighters

[Rick Chrest @RickChrest]

I was thrilled to be included! Congrats to all Grads this week and special kudos for making the best of this pandemic and celebrating your achievements in every way you can. 👏🏼👏🏼

[Louise Hoad @WeezieH4]

VMHS Grad 2021 a great memory for these special grads to have Mayor Rick Creat join their group photo!!@CityBrandon @RickChrest @VMHS_BSD

[Rick Chrest @RickChrest]

Kudos to the staff at the Keystone Supersite. Today as I was proud to get dose #2, as if they don’t have enough logistics to manage…there was a fire alarm! But they evacuated calmly & professionally & since it was a false alarm had operations resumed to normal in no time! 👏🏼👏🏼

[City of Brandon @CityBrandon]

It's Emergency Preparedness Week! The Brandon Emergency Support Team (B.E.S.T.) is reminding residents to "Be Ready For Anything".

There a few simple steps you can take so you know what to do during a potentially stressful situation.

Learn more: https://t.co/vUfrh1x9p7
#bdnmb

[Rick Chrest @RickChrest]

Still several hours left today for Meadows-Waverly residents to get out and vote!

[City of Brandon @CityBrandon]

Reminder Ward 5 Residents! The By-election for the municipal ward Meadows-Waverly Ward #5 is today!

Polls are open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Learn more: https://t.co/dTmr1yhx2c.
#bdnmb

[The Brandon Sun 🇨🇦 @thebrandonsun]

The City of Brandon and HMCS Brandon have teamed up to brighten young Canadians during social distancing and lockdowns through a global teddy bear hunt. https://t.co/HEkiTKo0KO #bdnmb

[Karen Chrest @KarenChrest]

These asthmatic lungs are breathing easier today thanks to a quick, easy visit to the #bdmb super site at the @Keystone_Centre! People ask “will this ever end”? This how we will find our way out ❤️ #vaccineswork

[Rick Chrest @RickChrest]

Vaccination Day! 😊👏🏼👏🏼. My age cohort came up & today was my assigned day. The Keystone Supersite is fabulously well run; 30 minutes all in. So heartwarming & encouraging to see hundreds of citizens getting their shot & doing their part to put Covid behind us.👍🏼@PrairieMtHealth

[Rick Chrest @RickChrest]

We stand in solemn observance of all those lives lost to Covid 19 here in Brandon, our Province, Nation and around the world. Deepest sympathies to family, friends and care givers.

[Rick Chrest @RickChrest]

1 year ago a Global Pandemic was declared & our Emergency Operations Centre activated. Many losses & difficulties have been endured, but we are proud of the resiliency of the human spirit finding ways to adapt and battle back. I thank you as we look forward to brighter days ahead

[City of Brandon @CityBrandon]

#bdnmb Part (3/3)
4. Earl Backman (1983 – 1996)
5. Glen Laubenstein (1997-2005)
6. Brian McCrae (2006-2010)
7. Scott Hildebrand (2011 – 2017)
8. Rod Sage (2017 – 2020)
9. Ron Bowles (2021 - )

[City of Brandon @CityBrandon]

During some periods, the City opted to not have a city manager, with the role being assumed by committee.

List of City of Brandon's City Managers:

1. A. W. Ellison Fawks (1924 - 1928)
2. Greg Darychuk (1965 – 1968)
3. Dennis Scott (1969 – 1973) (Part 2/3) #bdnmb

[City of Brandon @CityBrandon]

With the announcement of the City of Brandon’s 9th City Manager, Mr. Ron Bowles, our City Clerk has combed through our records to confirm that the City has had eight previous city managers. (Part 1/3) #bdnmb

[City of Brandon @CityBrandon]

Brandon City Council is announcing the conclusion of the competition for City Manager and has named Mr. Ron Bowles of Campbell River, B.C. as the successful candidate. For more info, please visit https://t.co/IrzMu8gIPV. #bdnmb

[Global Winnipeg @globalwinnipeg]

"It's kind of boiled down to the fundamentals."
With Prairie Mountain Health seeing low daily COVID-19 case counts, we got a community update from Brandon Mayor @RickChrest.
@PrairieMtHealth