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Brandon Manitoba, a city in southwestern Manitoba, Canada. The surrounding area is often referred to as "Westman".

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

Brandon, the second largest city and service centre in Manitoba behind Winnipeg, is a major hub for the surrounding agricultural area, with a trading area population sometimes estimated between 70,000 and 100,000 people. 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.

Brandon's Army Reserve unit is 26th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery and the Canadian warship HMCS Brandon was named after the city.

The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba is a non-profit organization established in 1872, which is now housed at the city's extensive Keystone Centre complex. It hosts the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Manitoba Summer Fair, Manitoba Livestock Expo, and other events.
AgDays - Canada's largest indoor Agricultural Trade Show and Program, and one of the premier shows of its kind in North America. Held in mid January each year at Brandon's Keystone Centre.

Brandon is currently home to the following amateur sports teams:
Brandon University Bobcats (Basketball/CWAA)
Brandon University Bobcats (Volleyball/CWAA)
Brandon Wheat Kings (Hockey/Western Hockey League)
Brandon has hosted many curling events, including:

The Brier - the Canadian Men's Curling Championship in 1963 and 1982
The Scott Tournament of Hearts - the Canadian Women's Championship in 1993 and 2002
1995 World Curling Championship - Men's and Women's Championship
1997 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials - the first ever Canadian trials after curling became an official Olympic Sport

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