Theresa Oswald
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Incumbent since 2003
Theresa Oswald incumbent
Political Party: NDP
Phone: (204) 982-8172
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Manitoba might cut OxyContin funding
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Brandon Sun - "I can't tell you yet whether we're going to pull the trigger on that," Health Minister Theresa Oswald said Wednesday. Her department is currently analyzing the issue, she said. The Canadian manufacturer of OxyContin is ceasing production of the drug ...
STARS align for air rescue
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - "Today is a historic moment for emergency care (in Manitoba)," Health Minister Theresa Oswald said at a ceremony on West Hangar Road attended by STARS executives, more than a dozen blue-uniformed STARS pilots, paramedics and nurses and their families.
Manitoba might cut OxyContin funding
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - "I can't tell you yet whether we're going to pull the trigger on that," Health Minister Theresa Oswald said Wednesday. Her department is currently analyzing the issue, she said. The Canadian manufacturer of OxyContin is ceasing production of the drug ...
Staying 'home' to provide a healthy alternative
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Carman Valley Leader - Health Minister Theresa Oswald and Advanced Education and Literacy Minister Erin Selby said that 19 of the 23 students from the program have decided to stay and work in Manitoba. The physician-assistant education program was created in 2008.
Manitoba signs 10year contract with helicopter ambulance service
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Brandon Sun - Health Minister Theresa Oswald, left, with STARS (Shock Truama Air Rescue Society) flight nurse Shell Ryan showing her the features of the Eurocopter BK117 helicopter. The province formally signed a 10-year contract today with the Alberta-based ...
Emergency chopper ready for takeoff
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Winnipeg Sun - (Winnipeg Sun files) The crew of the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) helicopter ambulance is now ready to respond to emergencies across the province, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced Wednesday. "These paramedics, nurses and pilots are a ...
Manitoba signs 10year contract with helicopter ambulance service
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - In that time, the province estimates the service has saved 50 lives, Health Minister Theresa Oswald said at the signing ceremony on West Hangar Road. A permanent Manitoba crew of 14 pilots, paramedics and nurses has already been trained.
Physician assistants staying in Manitoba
Friday, 10 February 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made by Health Minister Theresa Oswald and Advanced Education and Literacy Minister Erin Selby. “Physician assistants play a pivotal role in providing quality health care to Manitobans. They are responsible for a wide range of ...
Untendered helicopter ambulance deal to Alta. jeered
Thursday, 09 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - A letter MAC sent to Health Minister Theresa Oswald this week said of the potential sole-source contract: "If the rumoured actions are true, they will erode industry's confidence in this government." [email protected] Republished from the ...
The cost of getting elected... or not
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Former city councillor Gord Steeves, the PC candidate in Seine River, got $15048 in his well-publicized but failed battle with Health Minister Theresa Oswald. The NDP's paperwork shows Oswald got $19509 from the party -- the most of any NDP candidate ...
Questionnaire Response
Theresa Oswald - Seine River
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
I was originally inspired to run by my students in a leadership course I was teaching, but now I'm running to help continue the important work that we're doing on behalf of families in Manitoba.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I know this community well as I have lived here nearly all my life, and I have connected with many families throughout my teaching career. Building and maintaining strong relationships is very important to me, and critical for a good MLA.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Citizens in Seine River care deeply about access to health care when they need it, access to quality affordable day care and long-term care and developing strong, vibrant schools. They want strong, strategic investment in these key areas.
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