Broomhill is a community in the
Municipality of Two Borders
The Municipality of Two Borders is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is located in the extreme south-west corner of the province in the Westman Region.
The rural municipality's name is a reference to its lo ...
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Canada
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. The community is located on
Highway 345 between the communities of
Tilston
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Bede, approximately 124 km south-west of
Brandon, Manitoba only 25 km north-west of the Town of
Melita. The town was named for the abundance of Broom plants that were seen growing on the sandhills in the area. This area is commonly known for its rare mix of grasslands and wildlife.
Infrastructure
Broomhill was served by the
Canadian Pacific Railway on its Alida subdivision until a storm in the spring of 1976 washed out the bridge over the Souris River near Lauder Manitoba. The bridge was never repaired and the line was salvaged beginning in 1978, as well as
Manitoba Highway 345.
See also
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List of communities in Manitoba
Communities in the Province of Manitoba, Canada include incorporated municipalities, unincorporated communities and First Nations communities.
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References
Localities in Manitoba
Unincorporated communities in Westman Region
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