Steve Ashton

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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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Task Force Launched to Review 2011 Manitoba Flood

Thursday, 09 February 2012

ChrisD.ca (blog) - Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton (centre) announces an independent review of the 2011 flood on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. David Farlinger (left) will chair the flood review task force, and Harold Westdal (right) will chair a ...

Manitoba appoints panel to investigate response to last year's flooding

Thursday, 09 February 2012

Global Winnipeg - Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton says it's time the province took stock of what went right and what went wrong. "We in Manitoba know one thing and that is you learn lessons each and every flood," Ashton said Wednesday.

'97 deluge comes flooding back

Thursday, 09 February 2012

Winnipeg Sun - Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton said he has full confidence the panel will produce meaningful recommendations, and has asked them not to wait until the final report if they come up with ideas that can be implemented in time for this spring.

Minister Steve Ashton

Thursday, 09 February 2012

Portage Online - Ongoing water management and flood mitigation was front and centre at a press conference with Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton this afternoon. The province has established a flood review task force, along with three future water ...

Task Force Launched to Review 2011 Manitoba Flood

Thursday, 09 February 2012

ChrisD.ca (blog) - Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton said Wednesday the review will look at how to better handle future floods. Civil engineer David Farlinger will chair the review, which will focus on provincial and municipal preparedness and response, ...

Province to hold independent review of 2011 flood

Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Portage Daily Graphic - "Record flooding affected thousands of Manitoba families in 2011 and the rapid and extended response by provincial and local officials was unprecedented," said Minister Steve Ashton in a news release. "We will have one department ... in effect for ...

Manitoba appoints panel to probe response to last year's flooding

Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Brandon Sun - Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton says the panel will look at the province's preparedness, its flood forecasting and the flood protection it has in place. It will be chaired by engineer David Farlinger and its work should be completed by late ...

Manitoba appoints panel to probe response to last year's flooding

Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton says it's time the province took stock of what went right and what went wrong. "We in Manitoba know one thing and that is you learn lessons each and every flood," Ashton said Wednesday.

Task force to review 2011 flood

Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Winnipeg Free Press - Infrastructure and Transporation Minister Steve Ashton said today the review is one of four separate reviews into the 2011 flood. The flood review task force will be chaired by civil engineer David Farlinger. The report is to be released by late summer ...

Manitoba Lotteries 55Plus Games headed to Arborg June 1214

Sunday, 05 February 2012

mySteinbach.ca (blog) - “Manitoba's 55Plus Games enrich the lives of older Manitobans and Manitoba Lotteries is very pleased to once again be the title sponsor,” said Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton, minister responsible for lotteries.

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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