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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Photo radar's future uncertain

Saturday, 17 December 2011

Brandon Sun - A March 24, 2010, letter to police from John Spacek, an assistant deputy minister, said the request was taken to Transportation Minister Steve Ashton, but followup correspondence offers no indication when a decision will be made. ...

Photo radar's future uncertain

Saturday, 17 December 2011

Winnipeg Free Press - A March 24, 2010, letter to police from John Spacek, an assistant deputy minister, said the request was taken to Transportation Minister Steve Ashton, but followup correspondence offers no indication when a decision will be made. ...

Holiday season no time for joy

Thursday, 15 December 2011

Winnipeg Free Press - "We're still in flood stage, which is quite remarkable," said Steve Ashton, Manitoba's emergency measures minister. "I've started running out of adjectives to convey the words 'historic' and 'unprecedented.' " Ashton expressed optimism the $100-million ...

Why photo radar is so screwed

Thursday, 15 December 2011

Winnipeg Free Press (blog) - It's all Steve Ashton's fault. The rest of the NDP caucus can be blamed, too, but Ashton was former Premier Gary Doer's point man on the file back in November 2001. On Nov. 16, 2001, Ashton was the minister who introduced legislation that would give ...

New look for Sinclair Park Community Centre

Friday, 09 December 2011

Winnipeg Sun - At the 490 Sinclair St. centre Friday morning, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton, Elmwood-Transcona MP Lawrence Toet and Mayor Sam Katz touted the improvements. "I've often said that one of the greatest investments we can ever ...

Newlook Sinclair Park centre gets ribboncutting

Friday, 09 December 2011

Winnipeg Free Press - Mayor Sam Katz and Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton will be at the ceremony, which gets underway at 11 am at 490 Sinclair St. You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other ...

Tory minister brightens our infrastructure hopes

Saturday, 03 December 2011

Winnipeg Free Press - "The good news is we've been able to get some federal funding," Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton said. "It's made a difference. But the key element here is what happens next." There have been nearly a dozen federal infrastructure programs ...

Group voices demands for watershed strategy

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Brandon Sun - Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton took part in the discussions by phone. “For the first time in history, we had an agreement (with Saskatchewan) on the inter-provincial transfer of water during spring flood season,” Caldwell said. ...

Mayor concerned about results from Province's upgrades

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Portage Daily Graphic - Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton could not confirm if the Province has scheduled upgrades to the west- end overpass, but said it would be going ahead next summer with the final upgrades to the eastbound lanes of the ...

Highway work will be a priority in 2012

Monday, 28 November 2011

Brandon Sun - Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton said last week the work will include upgrades to Highway 75, the province's key link to the US, as well as continued progress on the construction of CentrePort Canada Way, northwest of the city. ...

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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