Steve Ashton
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Feds Provide Manitoba with $50M for Flood Fight
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
ChrisD.ca (blog) - ... spring flood will go down in history as one of the worst floods our province has ever seen, and for some the flood is still not over — many evacuees have yet to return home,” said Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton. ...
Ashton unveils supporters, platform
Saturday, 19 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Other Manitoba politicians endorsing Ashton include her dad, Transportation Minister Steve Ashton, Culture Minister Flor Macelino, Trade Minister Peter Bjornson, and MLAs Bidhu Jha (Radisson), Drew Caldwell (Brandon East), Tom Nevakshonoff (Interlake), ...
Ashton rolls out endorsements
Saturday, 19 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Ashton's other endorsements are her dad Transportation Minister Steve Ashton, Manitoba's Culture Minister Flor Macelino, Trade Minister Peter Bjornson, and MLAs Bidhu Jha (Radisson) , Drew Caldwell (Brandon East), Tom Nevakshonoff (Interlake), ...
Bus travel set to change
Friday, 18 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - But Transportation Minister Steve Ashton says the province is working on a plan to ensure the buses keep rolling permanently. "Will it be the same system that we have currently? No," Ashton said in an interview. "I'm not necessarily assuming, though, ...
Ashton walks a political tightrope
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Ashton's father, Manitoba cabinet minister Steve Ashton, joined the legislature at age 25. Her younger brother, Alexander, was recently elected chairman of the school board in Thompson. Noah Evanchuk, a Regina lawyer and failed NDP candidate, ...
"Free Wheeling" Again On 75
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
CJOB - Transportation Minister Steve Ashton says the road between Ste. Agathe and Morris has seen extensive concrete repairs, surfacing work, the installation of rumble strips, improved turning lanes and shoulder repairs. Work this year covered 27.3 ...
Progress continues on renewal of PTH 75
Monday, 14 November 2011
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - Work to improve safety for motorists and commercial truckers has been completed on the southbound portion of PTH 75 and the lanes are now fully reopened, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton said. “These safety upgrades demonstrate ...
Cellular dead zones decried
Saturday, 12 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton could not be reached for comment on Thursday. Rural municipal officials also met recently with senior Manitoba federal cabinet minister Vic Toews, who promised to raise the matter with the federal industry ...
This spring cleaning will likely take years
Saturday, 12 November 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - "We clearly recognize, over the next period of time, some of the significant challenges in terms of flood recovery," Steve Ashton, the minister responsible for the Emergency Measures Organization, said. "Certainly, in and around Lake Manitoba, ...
Bypass Back To Normal... For Now
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Portage Online - Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton says there will be some further work next year but they'll be able to accommodate it without a full closure. Ashton notes the highway is structurally sound and ready for immediate use and 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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