Paying Tribute to Our Northern Health Care Professionals
March 4th, 2010 | 
Author: There is a unique dedication that characterizes many of our Northern health care professionals. Read the rest of this entry »
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Making Northern Highways a Priority
Manitoba has made our highways system a priority. Read the rest of this entry »
Manitoba’s Winter Road System Critical to the North
Manitoba’s winter road network is again open.
The announcement by Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation means that our approximately 2,200-kilometre network of winter roads is now open for business. Read the rest of this entry »
Supporting Northern Airports
As Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation I have made it clear that Northern airports are a key priority. Read the rest of this entry »
Continuing to Invest in the Mining Industry
Mining is an important part of the Manitoba economy and a major part of our economy here in the North.
How important is mining? The mineral industry is the second largest primary resource industry in Manitoba. In 2008, the combined value of mineral production for metals (1.55 billion), industrial minerals (141 million) and petroleum (831 million) totalled $2.5 billion. The province’s mineral industry employs about 5,200 workers directly with another 18,000 in spin-off jobs. Read the rest of this entry »
Housing is a Major Issue in Northern Manitoba
Housing is one of the major issues throughout the North.
That is why I was pleased to join with my colleague Housing and Community Development Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross when she came to Thompson recently to discuss housing in Northern Manitoba, During the visit Irvin-Ross came to Thompson, Churchill, Cross Lake, and South Indian Lake. Read the rest of this entry »
