Steve Ashton
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Massive Road & Bridge Repairs Planned
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Portage Online - Minister Steve Ashton says projects will take place across the province. "We are continuing surface improvements on Highway 75. 80 bridges have been impacted by the flood and repairs due to flooding will be a significant priority.
'Toba hits the road on infrastructure
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Selinger and Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton told reporters that the province will also repair 20 bridges or overpasses other than those in need of upgrades because of the flood, while constructing and fixing more than 2400 kilometres of roads.
Province earmarks $598 million to renew and improve roads
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Portage Daily Graphic - Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton and Premier Greg Selinger announced Wednesday that the Province would be investing $589 million of the 2012 budget to renewing and improving roads across the province.
Changes to school zone speed limits
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
CJOB - Transportation Minister Steve Ashton says he's set to introduce a bill to let municipalities lower the speed limit around schools. Ashton says each municipality has its own situation to deal with. The provincial limit for school zones is currently 50 ...
Manitoba government appears set to lower speed limits near some schools
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Transportation Minister Steve Ashton says each municipality has its own situation to deal with. The move follows a request from Winnipeg city council, which voted earlier this year to reduce the current 50-kilometre-an-hour limit around all schools ...
Reduced speed limits in school zones appear to be near
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Legislation to amend the province's Highway Traffic Act is to be tabled by Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton. Media reports have said Winnipeg is the only large city in Western Canada that does not have a reduced speed limit in a ...
Reduced speed limits in school zones appear to be near
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Legislation to amend the province's Highway Traffic Act is to be tabled by Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton. Media reports have said Winnipeg is the only large city in Western Canada that does not have a reduced speed limit in a ...
Classic NDP
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - After initially resisting the temptation, Manitoba's gaming minister, Steve Ashton, has decided to take a bite of the fruit of Internet gambling -- a deal with the British Columbia Lottery Corp. to offer Manitobans a portal to gamble online.
Passengers key for any bus line
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Transportation Minister Steve Ashton's hope is that smaller transport companies will step up to fill the void. “I don't think people should assume that this is the final route map for bus service in the province,” Ashton said, referring to routes ...
Rolling the online dice
Monday, 09 April 2012
Brandon Sun - And to appease those critics who say the province is enhancing its ability to profit from those addicted to gambling, Lotteries Minister Steve Ashton said five per cent of net revenues will be used to fund gambling addiction programs — up from the ...
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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