Thanking our VolunteersI had the opportunity recently to speak to the Northern Health Auxiliary conference in Thompson.
Our hospital auxiliaries play an important role in our communities. Continue reading
Thompson marks the Day of MourningOn Saturday I attended the Day of Mourning memorial in Thompson.
This memorial service is held every year in honour of the men and women who did not return home safely from work last year. Continue reading
Budget 2012: Focusing on what matters to Northern ManitobaThe provincial budget for 2012 reflects the need to balance dealing with Manitoba’s financial situation while supporting the kind of front line services that are important to Manitoba families. Continue reading
Manitoba Facing Budget ChallengesThe 2012 budget will be presented on April 17 when the Manitoba legislature will resume sitting.
The Budget will present a number of challenges. Over the past year we had to deal with the challenge with record flooding here in Manitoba. We responded with an unprecedented mobilization across the Province. Although the final figures are not in yet the total cost of fighting the flood currently stands at $815 million. Continue reading
Building a Better Northern ManitobaHappy new year and all the best in 2012.
I was honoured in 2011 to once again be re-elected as MLA for Thompson. Thank you again for the honour of representing Northern Manitoba in the Manitoba Legislature. Continue reading
Finance Minister Will Host Pre-Budget Consultations in ThompsonWe are once again holding pre budget consultations across the province to give Manitobans the opportunity to voice their priorities for our provincial government.
The pre-budget consultation meetings allow all Manitobans the chance to have their voices heard as our government prepares the 2012 budget this spring. Continue reading
