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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The medium and the message
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Brandon Sun - Gord Steeves who just announced he will run for the Tories against NDP Health Minister Theresa Oswald in the much needed Seine River constituency. "My prediction for the fall election is a minority government for the NDP and Hugh being replaced by ...
Community lunch hosted by NDP in Winnipeg Beach
Friday, 12 August 2011
Interlake Spectator - Minister of Health, Theresa Oswald picked it up from there, commenting that healthcare and poverty are linked, noting the increased costs to healthcare with poor nutrition. She agreed with the importance of working to build partnerships. ...
Exploring legal aspects, Good Samaritan Act changes & AEDs
Tuesday, 02 August 2011
Carman Valley Leader - Manitoba Minister of Health Theresa Oswald was invited to the AED announcement, but her schedule did not permit it. Oswald praised the Town of Carman and the Rural Municipality of Dufferin for being proactive in acquiring the AEDs. ...
NDP fund Altona's 24/7 supervised living program
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Red River Valley Echo - In May, Theresa Oswald, minister of health called the program "visionary". Since word of the unique program has spread, Wiebe said they've been fielding calls from other towns in Manitoba about how they got it started. "It takes pressure off the ...
Alzheimer Society Election 2011 Update
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Canada First Perspective - We are pleased to let you know that yesterday the Alzheimer Society met with Minister of Health Theresa Oswald to discuss concerns about dementia care in Manitoba. She has expressed keen interest in all 3 of the key issues that we have outlined on our ...
Layton's a fighter: 'Toba NDPers 0
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Winnipeg Sun - Manitoba Health Minister Theresa Oswald said she expects Layton to fight his cancer with all he's got. “He's an amazing man and I absolutely wouldn't count him out,” she said. “This is a man who has faced incredible challenges before, optimistically, ...
Student joins race to replace Steeves
Monday, 25 July 2011
Winnipeg Sun - Steeves, who was first elected to council in 2000, announced last month he will be leaving his post to run in the fall provincial election for the Progressive Conservatives against NDP Health Minister Theresa Oswald in the Seine River riding. ...
Province foots aboriginal health bills
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Three weeks ago, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced $2 million to build new nurses' residences on the Chemawawin reserve. Once a First Nations person steps off-reserve to see a medical specialist or attend a training program, for example, ...
Close races bring out voters
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Gord Steeves is running for the Tories in another highly anticipated race against Health Minister Theresa Oswald in Seine River. The south Winnipeg riding also had a hefty voter turnout in 2007. Another wild card this year is the new riding map. ...
Taking care of business at city hall
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - This fall, he will attempt to defeat NDP cabinet minister Theresa Oswald, who has held the Seine River seat since 2003. Steeves said he plans to stay on for a few more weeks before resigning. In his final move at city hall, Steeves introduced a motion ...
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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