Peter Bjornson

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Gimli

Incumbent since 2003

Peter bjornson

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Political Party: NDP

Phone: (204) 642-4280

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Supporters show lasting love for 'Jack'

Thursday, 23 August 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - There was a recording of a song by the 12-year-old son of Gimli MLA Peter Bjornson with lyrics about love conquering anger and hope conquering fear. Wolseley MLA Rob Altemeyer, who spoke at the event, defined Stephen Harper's ideology as "foreign" ...

Winnipeggers remember Jack Layton

Thursday, 23 August 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - A recording of a song by Dane Bjornson, the 12-year-old son of Gimli MLA Peter Bjornson, included lyrics about love conquering anger and hope conquering fear. Wolseley MLA Rob Altemeyer, who spoke at the event, defined Stephen Harper's ideology as ...

An end to the perpetual welfare trap?

Wednesday, 22 August 2012

Brandon Sun - Manitoba's new minister in charge of welfare, Peter Bjornson, wasn't available for comment Tuesday, and neither was staff in the province's employment and income assistance branch. A government spokeswoman said the province is "interested" in the ...

Bjornson geting ready to launch first music CD

Sunday, 19 August 2012

Interlake Spectator - Dane Bjornson, son of Gimli MLA Peter Bjornson, will be launching his first music CD at the age of 12 this fall, possibly as soon as mid-September. "We first noticed his affinity for music very early on, as he began to sing songs at the age of 2 yrs. before he ...

Railroad by the farmers, for the farmers

Friday, 03 August 2012

Selkirk Journal - It prevents the need for more heavy truck traffic on local and provincial roads, and helps to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions because rail is more efficient than truck transportation,” said Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Minister Peter Bjornson in a news ...

Railroad by the farmers, for the farmers

Friday, 03 August 2012

Interlake Spectator - It prevents the need for more heavy truck traffic on local and provincial roads, and helps to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions because rail is more efficient than truck transportation,” said Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Minister Peter Bjornson in a news ...

Railroad offers new shipping possibility

Friday, 03 August 2012

Brandon Sun - It also has an agreement to provide freight services to Diageo Distillery's plant in Gimli, which makes Crown Royal whisky, said Gimli MLA Peter Bjornson, standing next to tanker cars on the line hauling booze to bottlers. The Lake Line Railroad gives farmers ...

Railroad offers new shipping possibility

Friday, 03 August 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - It also has an agreement to provide freight services to Diageo Distillery's plant in Gimli, which makes Crown Royal whisky, said Gimli MLA Peter Bjornson, standing next to tanker cars on the line hauling booze to bottlers. The Lake Line Railroad gives farmers ...

Harper in Gimli, Grosse Isle today

Thursday, 02 August 2012

Winnipeg Sun - It prevents the need for more heavy truck traffic on local and provincial roads, and helps to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions because rail is more efficient than truck transportation," said Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Minister Peter Bjornson in a ...

Hopes of reviving Aveos grounded

Thursday, 02 August 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - Didoshak said he met recently with Manitoba Training and Trade Minister Peter Bjornson and was told discussions are ongoing with the Quebec government about what, if any, joint action might be taken. Bjornson could not be reached for comment.

Questionnaire Response

Peter Bjornson - Gimli

Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?

I was a teacher in the ‘90s when Filmon was cutting funding to education. We have made tremendous progress in 12 years and have the momentum to continue to grow and prosper. The NDP is the party that will improve Manitobans’ quality of life, through better health care, education, infrastructure and public services.

What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?

I am a lifelong resident of the constituency. I know the communitys’ needs and have worked hard with many organizations to address them. The Gimli constituency is diverse, from St. Andrews to Hecla Island. In the past eight years I have met with municipal governments, school board, recreation boards, service clubs and community groups to move infrastructure and community projects forward.

Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?

The health of Lake Winnipeg is a big issue. We have made much progress to address this and have a longstanding commitment to return the lake to a healthy state. The water levels are a concern and first the Schreyer government and our government this decade built dike infrastructure to protect residents from the fall storms. Health care and education continue to be important priorities for me. We continue to improve facilities and services in the Gimli constituency.


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