Steve Ashton

2011 Manitoba Election Archive

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Thompson

Incumbent since 1981

Steve ashton

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Political Party: NDP

Phone: (204) 677-1980

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Province adds pair of water bombers to firefighting arsenal

Thursday, 03 May 2012

Global Winnipeg - The new planes will save lives and property from fire damage, said Transportation Minister Steve Ashton and Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh. The new water bombers fly faster than the province's current CL-215 models.

Two New Water Bombers Added to Province's Fleet

Thursday, 03 May 2012

ChrisD.ca (blog) - “These planes hold more water, fly faster and make almost twice as many drops per hour than the older CL-215 water-bombers,” said Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton. “They are the newest and world's best water bombers and will ...

New water bombers ready for dry summer

Thursday, 03 May 2012

Winnipeg Sun - “These planes hold more water, fly faster and make almost twice as many drops per hour than the older CL-215 water bombers,” Transportation Minister Steve Ashton said Thursday as he unveiled the new aircraft. “They are the newest and world's best water ...

Provincial gas tax hike not a longterm solution

Thursday, 03 May 2012

Lac du Bonnet Leader - But Transportation Minister Steve Ashton admitted that funding for roads and bridges this year will not be much different than in the past four years. Most people understand that public services and infrastructure need to be paid for — there's no doubt ...

Free Press to get flood documents for free

Wednesday, 02 May 2012

Canada First Perspective - Steve Ashton, the minister responsible for EMO, was the target of opposition questions on the handling of the information request on Tuesday. Conservative EMO critic Stu Briese called the department's reaction "simply ridiculous" and repeated ...

Provincial gas tax hike not a longterm solution

Wednesday, 02 May 2012

Interlake Spectator - But Transportation Minister Steve Ashton admitted that funding for roads and bridges this year will not be much different than in the past four years. Most people understand that public services and infrastructure need to be paid for — there's no doubt ...

Free Press to get flood documents for free

Wednesday, 02 May 2012

Brandon Sun - Steve Ashton, the minister responsible for EMO, was the target of opposition questions on the handling of the information request on Tuesday. Conservative EMO critic Stu Briese called the department's reaction "simply ridiculous" and repeated ...

Free Press to get flood documents for free

Wednesday, 02 May 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - Steve Ashton, the minister responsible for EMO, was the target of opposition questions on the handling of the information request on Tuesday. Conservative EMO critic Stu Briese called the department's reaction "simply ridiculous" and repeated ...

Free Press to get flood documents for free

Wednesday, 02 May 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - Steve Ashton, the minister responsible for EMO, was the target of opposition questions on the handling of the information request on Tuesday. Conservative EMO critic Stu Briese called the department's reaction "simply ridiculous" and repeated ...

Holding our breath

Wednesday, 02 May 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - But Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton was right in suggesting there must have been a simpler solution to some bureaucrats' breathless, initial response, and so now the files will be turned over to the Free Press at no cost.

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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