Steve Ashton
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Weekend flood update
Sunday, 10 July 2011
Portage Daily Graphic - Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton said given normal weather, the lake should be at about 814.1 feet, about the high end of its normal range, by the end of December. "Compared to the news of the last three months, I guess it's relatively good ...
Good News In Flood Fight
Saturday, 09 July 2011
Portage Online - The dykes along the Souris River were completed just in time for the crest and Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation Steve Ashton, commends the work of all those who helped make sure that happened. He notes the forecast has also provided some ...
Weather gives floodweary province a break
Saturday, 09 July 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Lake Manitoba should start dropping before the end of the month as the province appears to have rounded the corner on this year's historic flood fight, Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton said Friday. Warm weather and little rain has lowered the ...
Province battles Souris flood
Saturday, 09 July 2011
Portage Daily Graphic - The Canadian Forces completed latest emergency mission to uphold the dikes at the Souris River and the water level is expected to crest two feet lower previously thought, said Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton. ...
NDP denies Tories' bid for emergency flood session
Friday, 08 July 2011
Brandon Sun - Howard said opposition leaders and MLAs have opportunities to ask flood-related questions of Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton at the legislature's emergency committee, and that McFadyen and provincial Liberal Leader Jon Gerrard are invited to a ...
Peguis to build new arena
Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Interlake Spectator - Robinson, who is also deputy premier and the minister responsible for sport, made the announcement on behalf of Infrastructure and Transportation Minister, Steve Ashton. "A recreational complex is often the source of community pride and a gathering ...
Dam at Coulter not an easy fix
Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Brandon Sun - Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton said there will be many discussions about flood mitigation projects in the coming weeks. "You have to be careful that you aren't creating negative impacts elsewhere," Ashton said. ...
Dikes withstand latest crest on Souris
Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Winnipeg Free Press - Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton said officials will raise the gates of the Red River Floodway on Thursday in a bid to lower the Red River in Winnipeg by 0.7 feet. "We will perform a minor operation of the floodway to alleviate water levels in the ...
MANITOBA FLOOD: Souris evacuees under stress
Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Morden Times - Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton praised the flood-fighting effort in and around Souris as valiant. "I want to stress, as was the case all up and down the Souris River Valley, just how heroic the effort was," he said.
No 'quick fix' for Lake Manitoba levels 0
Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Winnipeg Sun - “We're not making any foregone conclusions about what the hydraulic details are,” said Steve Ashton, the minister responsible for emergency measures. “That's why we've got the experts in place.” Last month angry Lake Manitoba cottagers rallied at 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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