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Brandon, Manitoba

Administration
Full nameBrandon
Official nameCity of Brandon
Settlement typeCity
Motto"Vires Acquirit Eundo" (Latin)
"She acquires strength through progress"
CountryCanada
ProvinceManitoba
RegionWestman
Incorporated1882, May 30
Government
MayorShari Decter Hirst
MLA Brandon WestRick Borotsik (PC)
MLA Brandon EastDrew Caldwell (NDP)
MP Brandon-SourisMerv Tweed (CPC)
Geography
Total Area176.1 sq mi (456.1 km2)
Urban Area29.7 sq mi (76.89 km2)
Metro Area661 sq mi (1712.37 km2)
Elevation1343.18 ft (409.4 m)
Demography
Total Population41,511 (2nd) (2006)
Density (pop.)539.9/km2 (1398.3/sq mi)
Metro (pop.)48256
Other information
Time zoneCentral (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)Central (CDT) (UTC-5)
Postal codeR7A-R7C
Area code204
DemonymBrandonite

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Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance to the southeast of the city. Minnedosa Lake is only half an hour to the north.

The city started as a major junction on the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Assiniboine River and was then incorporated in 1882. Brandon is actually named after the Brandon Hills in the area which in turn are named after a hill in James Bay. Brandon, the second largest city and service centre in Manitoba after Winnipeg, is a major hub for the surrounding agricultural area. The population of its trading area is between 70,000 and 150,000 people, while the city has a metro population of over 46,000.

Brandon's industry reflects its agricultural history; its major industries are related to agriculture and include fertilizer and hog processing plants, as well as retail and government services for the surrounding area of Westman. Brandon is also home to Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College as well as the Brandon Wheat Kings. Brandon's Army Reserve unit is the 26th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, and the Canadian warship HMCS Brandon was named after the city.

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Headpins in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Darby Mills rocks the house.
5.05 min. | 4.58 user rating		 Manitoba - Start Breaking My Heart - "Brandon" -- 5:23. The first full-length from Manitoba (aka Dan Snaith) on Domino Records. Start Breaking My Heart is spliced with arcs of rainbow melody, hopscotch percussion patterns, and playground children laughing. Humanity and nature are strong threads through this album.
5.52 min. | 4.94 user rating		 Taylor Hall scores a RIDICULOUS goal at the 2010 memorial cup in Brandon Manitoba. Just minutes after a check the would surely end his game if not tournament he shakes it off and pulls off this. WOW.. JUST WOW.. I think Edmonton has an easy decision
0.60 min. | 4.6 user rating		 www.streetzfm.ca (104.7FM in Winnipeg) FB tinyurl.com www.ncifm.com (105.5FM in Winnipeg) FB tinyurl.com Sagkeeng's Finest (Brandon, & Dallas Courchene & Vince O'Laney) are a jigging trio that hails from Fort Alexander. They formed in August 2011 when they found out about the upcoming Canada's Got Talent show. This group was the only Manitoba act to make the first round of cuts and you can watch their progress, through the popular, CityTV on Sunday, April 29th as they head into their live semi-final performance in Toronto! They dropped by Streetz/NCI FM in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Friday, April 13th for an interview on The Brian Cook Show. Sagkeeng's Finest FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com View their Canada's Got Talent performance (March 25th): video.citytv.com
0.63 min. | 5.0 user rating		 quick look back at what I will remember of Brandon Manitoba
1.80 min. | 4.0 user rating
Recently the city of Brandon, Manitoba in Canada experienced an extreme thunderstorm which brought hail, funnel clouds, and massive amounts of rain to the region in a short period of time. This video was taken by mobile phone near the intersection of Richmond and First Street late in the afternoon on June 30th, 2006.
0.13 min. | 3.5 user rating		 Original Song Kynightly feat. FtMark California Girls Parody Song Written By Kynightly (Mel Urban) Rap Written by FtMark (Mark Harwood-Jones) Lyrics: Greetings from a galaxy far, far away I know a place, where the snow falls in September; Tea, and Coffee, sipping Horton's by the fire. Watch-ing hockey, drinking and then cheering louder; The Ex, and grand beach, even summer here is sweet. You can travel the world, but nothing can compare to our cultural swirl. Nothing out there quite like us, all unique, sexy, and fu-uu-ucking nuts. Manitoba girls, we're unforgettable! Tight leggings, and toques go on top. Party so hard you pass out in a snow bank: OH-OH-OH CANADA, OH-OH-OH CANADA Manitoba girls, their undeniable! Pine fresh, fierce, they're tough and on top. Prairies represent, now lift your beers up: OH-OH-OH CANADA, OH-OH-OH CANADA Dates at the Forks, making out behind the spruce trees. We freeze to our feet, going skating on the river. You can travel the world, but nothing can compare to our cultural swirl. Nothing out there quite like us, all unique, sexy, and fu-uu-ucking nuts. Manitoba girls, we're unforgettable! Tight leggings, and toques go on top. Party so hard you pass out in a snow bank: OH-OH-OH CANADA, OH-OH-OH CANADA Manitoba girls, their undeniable! Pine fresh, fierce, they're tough and on top. Prairies represent, so hold your beers up: OH-OH-OH CANADA, OH-OH-OH CANADA Pale, pudgy, layered and ready. Bad-ass second largest country. Flat flat is where it's <b>...</b>
3.30 min. | 4.83 user rating		 Brandon Reid of the Manitoba Moose puts one past Stefan Liv of the Grand Rapids Griffins.
1.22 min. | 4.66 user rating		 Update: Friday June 2, 2011 - Manitoba Water Stewardship is forecasting a second river peak sometime within the next couple of weeks due to the torrential downpours experienced across the area this week. Brandon flood 2011 brings much more water than we have seen in past years of floods. This is because Manitoba government agreed to allow Saskatchewan to dump a shit load of water into our system. The river rise in the past few days is directly related to this ignorant move made by officials, allowing Saskatchewan to do such. Waters are rising and we are looking at potential flooding of residential and commercial areas. Some residence are being given a deadline of tonight to get out ..before the river takes over. Commercial properties are shutting down and evacuating with their stock. 1st Street is now closed off due to rising waters. 18th Street North is cut down to one lane of traffic each direction but is likely facing total closer soon. One more HEADS UP! ..On the Trans-Canada Highway, the Assiniboine river bridge west of Brandon - now has river water right up to the bridge. The area has the potential of being closed down soon and traffic diverted onto detours. Please take caution. I do wish everyone in Brandon well..and I hope that everyone can make it through this..in one peace. Best wishes for all of Brandon. I do apologize for the quality of the video..but it is tough to do from a moving vehicle.
9.27 min. | 5.0 user rating		 While traveling east along the Trans-Canada Highway, we come across a unique looking tree. This landmark Cottonwood tree is located halfway between Winnipeg and Brandon, near the town of MacGregor and Highway 242. 115 KM west of Winnipeg. This tree has been called "The Joshua Tree" or "The halfway tree" Filmed March 10. 2007
0.93 min. | 4.71 user rating

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Brandon seats up for grabs in 2011? - Brandon Sun Tweet this news
Brandon Sun--Meanwhile, 37 per cent said they would vote for -Manitoba's- Progressive Conservative party, which is a four per cent jump from late 2009. ... - Date : Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:39:48 GMT+00:00
Manninghas full schedule - Brandon Sun Tweet this news
Brandon Sun--The 15-year-old Belmont product competed in barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, goat tying and team roping events at -Brandon's Manitoba- High ... - Date : Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:33:54 GMT+00:00
Brandon Midgets fill it up to pound Pembina Valley - Brandon Sun Tweet this news
Brandon Sun--The -Brandon- Wheat Kings earned a 7-3 win over the Pembina Valley Hawks in the -Manitoba- AAA Midget Hockey League Sunday in Morden. ... - Date : Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:33:52 GMT+00:00
Killarney winemaker has plenty to toast - Brandon Sun Tweet this news
Brandon Sun---...- 120 kilometres southeast of -Brandon-, and sources honey from Bee Maid Honey Ltd., the marketing arm of the -Manitoba- Co-operative Honey Producers Ltd. and ... - Date : Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:39:48 GMT+00:00
McEwen steadily making his mark - Winnipeg Free Press Tweet this news
Winnipeg Free Press---Brandon's- Terry McNamee. The quarter-finals are at 10 am , the semifinals are at 2 pm and the final is at 6 pm. Meanwhile, there are three -Manitoba- teams ... - Date : Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:27:35 GMT+00:00
Housing woes top Brandon voters' minds - CTV.ca Tweet this news
CTV.ca---Brandon- currently has the lowest rental vacancy rate in -Manitoba- at 0.2 per cent. -Brandon- resident Kenneth Huntinghawk says he's found there is no ... - Date : Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:50:52 GMT+00:00
Beavers block their way to road win - Victory Sports Network Tweet this news
Victory Sports Network--MSU's Sara Friesen (RFr., MH, -Brandon-, -Manitoba-) came off the bench to play a pivotal role down the stretch. She finished with four kills and a block in the ... - Date : Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:41:19 GMT+00:00
Moose Tracks: Moose 4 Bulldogs 3 (SO) - Winnipeg Sun Tweet this news
Winnipeg Sun---Manitoba- F Cody Hodgson � The rookie gets his first goal of the season and then adds another in the shootout for good measure. 2. -Manitoba- C Marco Rosa ... - Date : Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:49:56 GMT+00:00
Ex-prof aims to inspire local Women's Institute members - Brandon Sun Tweet this news
Brandon Sun--(TIM SMITH/-BRANDON- SUN) Eliane Silverman, a former University of Calgary professor, was in town on Thursday to address members of the -Manitoba- Women's ... - Date : Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:46:11 GMT+00:00
Bobcats rally in season opener - Brandon Sun Tweet this news
Brandon Sun--The U of W lost its season opener108-88 to the Bisons at -Manitoba-. ... The Quebec conference has changed its name from QSSF to RSEQ. ... - Date : Sat, 23 Oct 2010 06:10:15 GMT+00:00

Climate :
Ethnic Origins
Population Percentage
English 15,455 38.0
Scottish 12,520 30.8
Canadian 8,370 20.6
Irish 7,910 19.4
German 6,375 15.7
Ukrainian 5,885 14.5
French 4,520 11.1
Polish 2,865 7.0

Climate :
Census Population
1891 3,778
1901 5,620
1911 13,839
1921 15,397
1931 17,082
1941 17,172
1951 20,598
1961 28,166
1971 31,150
1981 36,242
1991 38,567
2001 39,716
2006 41,511

Past sporting events :

Subdivisions of Manitoba

SubdivisionsRegions * Census divisions * Communities * Rural municipalities
CitiesBrandon * Dauphin * Flin Flon (part) * Portage la Prairie * Selkirk * Steinbach * Thompson * Winkler * Winnipeg



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