The Manitoba Arts Council now has a stronger presence in western Manitoba.

The council this week opened an office in Brandon.

Executive Director Douglas Riske says this will help the MAC to better deliver programs and services in the region.

The office is located in the A.R. McDiarmid Civic Complex.

Hours of operation of the MAC office at the Cultural Resource Centre will be 1 p.m. to to 4:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, and then 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the following Friday.