Drew Caldwell
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Incumbent since 1999
Drew Caldwell incumbent
Political Party: NDP
Phone: (204) 571-4785
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Giving two cents on downtown revitalization
Monday, 14 May 2012
Brandon Sun - It has come to a Winnipeg Free Press columnist's finger-waggling attention that Shandra MacNeill, one of the driving forces behind the Strand renovation project, is married to Drew Caldwell, an NDP MLA who, as I know him, put his name on all the ...
Potential conflict in Brandon deepens
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - While the discussion has focused on Brandon East MLA Drew Caldwell, a growing number of Brandonites are also asking if Mayor Shari Decter Hirst's private interests in the success of the Strand project are in conflict with her public duty as Brandon's ...
Sound Off May 8, 2012
Tuesday, 08 May 2012
Brandon Sun - I have heard so many complaints in the past that Drew Caldwell does nothing for us and now that his wife is working in a non-profit organization and he happens to be an MLA ... now all of a sudden you think he has influence? Which is it?
The Strand? Sheesh!
Saturday, 05 May 2012
Brandon Sun - But it was worth it, for them, because Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell was leaving himself open to attack. For those of you who don't know by now, the acting chair and artistic director of the BFMAS is Caldwell's wife, Shandra MacNeill.
Strand attacks have now crossed the line
Friday, 04 May 2012
Brandon Sun - On Tuesday, the Sun published the contents of an email sent by Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell to former city councillor Vince Barletta — who now works for the provincial government as the director in the priorities and planning committee of cabinet ...
MLA has taken political discourse to an ugly place
Friday, 04 May 2012
Brandon Sun - Few know of the countless hours that Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell has spent fixing leaks, bailing water almost single-handed to keep the Strand from collapsing into rubble. Even if folks don't think this is the best project it still does not ...
Helwer keeps pressure on Selinger over Strand Brandon Sun
Thursday, 03 May 2012
Brandon Sun - "We heard from the member of Brandon East (Drew Caldwell) that he had requested funding for the Strand Theatre be fast-tracked, and comments in the Brandon Sun say that request is made frequently. The premier has said this is not the case.
Brandon folk society's friends in high places
Thursday, 03 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - BRANDON -- Has Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell abused his position as an MLA and his relationship with Premier Greg Selinger in order to obtain more than $1 million in provincial funding for a corporation founded by Caldwell and managed by his wife?
Strand not fasttracked: Selinger
Wednesday, 02 May 2012
Brandon Sun - That question, and several others, were raised after the Brandon Sun published an email sent by Brandon East MLA Drew Caldwell on April 25 to former Brandon city councillor Vince Barletta, now an Executive Council staff member, and Selinger's special ...
Strand fundraising plan in works
Wednesday, 02 May 2012
Brandon Sun - In an email dated April 25, obtained by the Brandon Sun through a freedom of information request, Brandon East NDP Drew Caldwell informed provincial executive council staff that the BFMAS grant proposal to the federal government, rejected on March 14, ...
Questionnaire Response
Drew Caldwell - Brandon East
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
I am running to continue building a better Brandon. It is an honor to have the respect of my community, and speaking up for them is something I take pride in
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I have a proven record of strong representation for Brandon. As MLA I have been able to deliver on major commitments including the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Assiniboine Community College, Brandon University and more affordable housing.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Healthcare, education, affordable housing, infrastructure and community safety.
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