The Westman Region (also known as Western Manitoba or simply Westman) is an informal geographic region of the Canadian province of Manitoba located in...
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Westman may refer to: Westman Region, Manitoba, Canada Westman Islands, an archipelago off the south coast of Iceland Celts in Ireland were called Westmen...
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divisions and districts are generally categorized by region: Central, Northern/Remote, Parkland/Westman, Southeast/Interlake, and Winnipeg. The one exception...
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Interlake Region Northern Region Parkland Region Pembina Valley Region Westman Region Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cultural heritage monuments...
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Scott Young (writer) (category People from Westman Region, Manitoba)
Scott Alexander Young (April 14, 1918 – June 12, 2005) was a Canadian journalist, sportswriter, and novelist. He was the father of musicians Neil Young...
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Lake Agassiz (category Bodies of water of Westman Region, Manitoba)
Lake Agassiz (/ˈæɡəsi/ AG-ə-see) was a large proglacial lake that existed in central North America during the late Pleistocene, fed by meltwater from the...
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The Prairie Pothole Region (PPR; French: Région des cuvettes/fondrières des prairies) is an expansive area of the northern Great Plains that contains...
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population of 54,268. It is the primary hub of trade and commerce for the Westman Region as well as parts of southeastern Saskatchewan and northern North Dakota...
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Swampy Cree Tribal Council (category Westman Region, Manitoba)
The Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) is a tribal council in northwest central Manitoba, Canada, representing 8 Swampy Cree First Nation communities. The...
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Souris River (category Bodies of water of Westman Region, Manitoba)
The Souris River (/ˈsʊərɪs/; French: rivière Souris) or Mouse River (as it is alternatively known in the U.S., a translation of its French name) is a river...
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Arthur-Virden (category Westman Region, Manitoba)
Arthur-Virden is a former provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created by redistribution in 1989, combining the former...
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Neepawa Airport (category Airports in Westman Region, Manitoba)
Neepawa Airport (TC LID: CJV5) is located 1.7 nautical miles (3.1 km; 2.0 mi) west of Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada, immediately north of the Yellowhead Highway...
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CFB Shilo (category Buildings and structures in Westman Region, Manitoba)
Canadian Forces Base Shilo (CFB Shilo; French: Base des Forces canadiennes Shilo — BFC Shilo) is an operations and training base of the Canadian Armed...
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Alexander Picton Brereton (category People from Westman Region, Manitoba)
Alexander Picton Brereton after WWI. Born 13 November 1892 Oak River, Westman Region, Manitoba, Canada Died 10 January 1976 (aged 83) Calgary, Alberta, Canada...
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Arthur (electoral district) (category Westman Region, Manitoba)
Arthur is a former provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created in 1903, and was eliminated by redistribution in...
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Manitou Area Morris Area Winkler Area Southwest Economic Region — comprising all of the Westman region (census divisions 5, 6, 7, and 15), and can further...
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The Brandon Regional Health Centre is the largest hospital in the Westman Region. The Western Manitoba Cancer Centre opened at the hospital in 2011 at...
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Merv Tweed (category People from Westman Region, Manitoba)
Mervin C. Tweed (born August 6, 1955) is a retired politician in Manitoba, Canada. He represented Brandon—Souris in the House of Commons of Canada from...
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Happy Rock (category Buildings and structures in Westman Region, Manitoba)
Happy Rock is a roadside attraction in Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada. It is on the northeast side of Highway 16. The large statue also serves as the visitor...
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John Hamilton Roberts (category People from Westman Region, Manitoba)
Major General John Hamilton "Ham" Roberts CB DSO MC (December 21, 1891 – December 17, 1962) was a Canadian Army officer who served in both of the world...
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Fort Dauphin (Manitoba) (category Buildings and structures in Westman Region, Manitoba)
Fort Dauphin was the name of two forts in Manitoba. The first Fort Dauphin was built in 1741 near Winnipegosis, Manitoba, with Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye...
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Westhope–Coulter Border Crossing (category Transport in Westman Region, Manitoba)
The Westhope–Coulter Border Crossing connects the towns of Westhope, North Dakota and Melita, Manitoba on the Canada–United States border. U.S. Route 83...
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Glenboro Airport (category Airports in Westman Region, Manitoba)
Glenboro Airport (TC LID: CJJ2) is located 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) southwest of Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada. List of airports in Manitoba Canada...
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Edna Diefenbaker (category People from Westman Region, Manitoba)
Edna May Diefenbaker (née Brower; November 30, 1899 – February 7, 1951) was the first wife of the 13th Prime Minister of Canada, John Diefenbaker. She...
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Shoal Lake Water Aerodrome (category Airports in Westman Region, Manitoba)
Shoal Lake Water Aerodrome (TC LID: CKB9) is located adjacent to Shoal Lake, Manitoba, Canada. List of airports in Manitoba Shoal Lake Airport Nav Canada's...
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Virden (electoral district) (category Westman Region, Manitoba)
Virden is a former provincial electoral division in Manitoba, Canada. It was created by redistribution in 1903,[citation needed] and was eliminated in...
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Souris Glenwood Industrial Air Park (category Airports in Westman Region, Manitoba)
Souris Glenwood Industrial Air Park (TC LID: CJX5) is located 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km; 2.9 mi) east of Souris, Manitoba, Canada. List of airports in...
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Ingelow, Manitoba (category Unincorporated communities in Westman Region)
Ingelow is an unincorporated community in North Cypress – Langford, Manitoba, Canada. The settlement is located 30 kilometres (19 mi) northeast of Brandon...
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Minnedosa, Manitoba (category Urban municipalities in Westman Region, Manitoba)
99.84278°W / 50.24528; -99.84278 Country Canada Province Manitoba Region Westman Incorporated March 2, 1883 (town) Government • Mayor Ken Cameron • MLA...
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5. Westman Region Killarney 6. Westman Region Virden 7. Westman Region Brandon 8. Central Plains Region Treherne 9. Central Plains Region Portage la Prairie...
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