Steve Ashton
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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U of W Testing EcoFriendly Vehicle on Campus
Friday, 01 July 2011
ChrisD.ca (blog) - “We want to see how this particular battery-powered, small utility truck operates in mixed urban traffic and handles our climate, especially over next winter,” Transportation Minister Steve Ashton said in a release. “We hope to learn more about how we ...
Dikes should be ready for next week's crest
Friday, 01 July 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton said all major dikes should be finished when the high water starts to crest starting July 4 in Melita. He also said the water rushing down the Souris will raise levels in the Assiniboine River. ...
More evacuations in Souris flood fight
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Global Winnipeg - "The levels we're going to see are historic," Manitoba Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton said Monday. Crews hope to have dike construction complete by July 2nd. The town's mayor, Darryl Jackson, told Global News Tuesday he's worried they'll run ...
Towns along Souris River brace for high water
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Brandon Sun - Manitoba Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton compared that to a "monsoon." "When you look at numbers like that, it's incredibly intense rain and to see that over a couple of months, this is Manitoba," Ashton said. "We're not used to seeing that. ...
Souris River Levels Rising
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Portage Online - Water Stewardship Minister Steve Ashton says that will impact the Assiniboine in a big way. Meanwhile, the province has increased its forecast for the Souris Rver basin within Manitoba. Flows on the river are expected to range from 31000 to 33000 cfs ...
Souris faces third crest
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - It's going to hit in July and it's going to be worse than the previous crests," Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton said. "It's going to be a very significant challenge, but we are determined to do whatever it takes to meet it. ...
Floodfighters say 'monsoonlike' rains mean more water for floodweary Manitoba
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton says the Assiniboine could see flows as high as 53000 cubic feet per second, which would exceed the first crest earlier this year. He says it would be nice if favourable weather kept the flow at the minimum ...
Questionnaire Response
Steve Ashton - Thompson
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
Manitoba has made significant progress since the NDP formed government in 1999. We will keep Manitoba moving forward. An NDP government will continue to grow our economy, build our infrastructure, and invest in health care, education, and social services.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
The Thompson constituency needs an MLA who is committed to building a better Northern Manitoba for everyone. By continuing to work together we keep moving forward.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Continued investments in northern roads, complete the new UCN campus & invest in northern health care, education & recreation.
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