Brandon, Manitoba

Brandon, known as the "Wheat City", is a city in southwestern Manitoba, Canada.

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City - Manitoba - Canada

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The surrounding area is often referred to as "Westman".

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The city started as a major junction on the Canadian Pacific Railway, and was incorporated in 1882.

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Canadian Pacific Railway - 1882

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Brandon, the second largest city in Manitoba (pop. 39,716), is a major service centre for the surrounding agricultural area. Brandon's industry reflects its agricultural history. Three of Brandon's largest employers are a major fertilizer plant, a major pork processing plant with exports to much of the world, and a call center for a major American wireless carrier. Other industry includes more call centres, as well as retail and government services for the surrounding area of Westman. It is also home to Brandon University and the Assiniboine Community College.

Related Topics:
Brandon University - Assiniboine Community College

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One of Brandon's busiest intersections, 18th Street and Park Avenue, can be viewed in real time on a web cam owned by Westman Communications Group.

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The current mayor of Brandon is David Burgess.

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