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Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett displays a selection of flags from the city's archives on the table in his office at Brandon City Hall, in advance of the 60th anniversary of the internationally recognized red maple leaf flag on Saturday. At the bottom of the table is the Union Jack, which was used as Canada's national flag until 1865. The Canadian Red Engisn, which included the Union Jack and Canada's coat of arms, was also used as a national flag until 1965. The Maple Leaf flag was chosen as the new national flag in 1964 and was raised on Parliament Hill on Feb. 15, 1965. The bottom two flags, which were used at local schools, now rest in the city's archives. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)