Welcome to the official website of the Western Manitoba Branch! Here, you’ll find everything you need to stay informed and connected — from branch news and reports to upcoming events. We encourage you to visit regularly.
Who we are
With a membership of approximately 750, nearly half residing in Brandon, our branch spans a vast region: from the U.S. border up to Leaf Rapids in the north, and eastward from the Saskatchewan border to communities like Crystal City, Mariapolis, Cypress River, and Gladstone.
Membership is assigned automatically based on the postal code of your residence.
Core functions of the branch
- Advocacy — Representing member interests at local and regional levels.
- Membership engagement — Fostering active participation and connection among members.
- Member services — Providing support, resources, and assistance to members.
- Information dissemination — Sharing timely and relevant updates and communications.
- Volunteer development — Supporting and enhancing volunteer involvement and leadership.
- Financial stewardship — Ensuring responsible and transparent financial management.
- Governance — Upholding effective leadership, accountability, and organizational integrity.
Your volunteer leadership
Our dedicated volunteer board of directors steers the branch’s direction and keeps members engaged with the Association’s priorities. The board includes a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and several directors-at-large. The Western Manitoba Branch is seeking volunteers to bring fresh leadership, ideas, and perspectives. Help us engage members and raise our profile among current federal employees. Member involvement is flexible — whether casual or part-time, every contribution matters.
Become a “Friend of the board” — lend a hand at meetings and special events; support is needed and appreciated!
Stay connected
Email is the fastest and most effective way to share updates, event invites, and reminders. Keep us connected — let us know if your email address changes: westernmanitoba@federalretirees.ca.
Spread the word
Help grow our community! Membership is open to anyone paying into or receiving a federal pension, including federal public servants, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP personnel, and federally appointed judges.
Monthly rates: Single: $4.66 Double: $6.05
Join us online: Follow our latest updates and community highlights on our Facebook Page.
Warm regards,
Wendy Jarvin
President