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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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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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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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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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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International Peace Garden Border Crossing (category Transport in Westman Region, Manitoba)
The International Peace Garden Border Crossing (French: Poste frontière international du Jardin de la Paix), also known as the Dunseith–Boissevain Border...
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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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mostly gravel 50.5-kilometre-long (31.4 mi) north–south highway in the Westman Region of Manitoba, Canada. It connects Ninga with Margaret and Nesbitt. PR 346...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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is a 34.4-kilometre-long (21.4 mi) east-west provincial road in the Westman Region of the Canadian province of Manitoba. The route begins at PTH 5 near...
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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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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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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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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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Michael Kwiatkowski (bishop) (category People from Westman Region, Manitoba)
Bishop Michael Kwiatkowski (Ukrainian: Михайло Квятковський; born 21 November 1961) is a Canadian Ukrainian Greek Catholic hierarch, who is serving as...
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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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Mountains in the southwestern corner of the province. Located in the Westman Region, the community is 100 km (62 mi) south of Brandon. Deloraine originally...
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coordinates) GPX (secondary coordinates) This is a list of historic places in Westman Region, Manitoba entered on the Canadian Register of Historic Places, whether...
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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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Beth Cochran (category People from Westman Region, Manitoba)
Alice Beth Cochran (born June 11, 1964) is a Canadian-American educator, educational consultant, and former basketball player. She played for the Winnipeg...
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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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Hansboro–Cartwright Border Crossing (category Transport in Westman Region, Manitoba)
The Hansboro–Cartwright Border Crossing connects the towns of Hansboro, North Dakota and Cartwright, Manitoba on the Canada–United States border. It is...
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