Hickes Elected Manitoba Speaker Among Holiday Reflections
The Manitoba Legislature elected George Hickes of Point Douglas as the first ever elected Speaker, Inuit descent, in a historic Nov. 18 vote. Premier Doer’s NDP government faces scrutiny over the Throne Speech and farm crisis, while the opposition emphasizes balanced budgets and accountability. The letter closes with holiday wishes and contact details for the MLA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
George Hickes
Point Douglas
Hickes
Peter Liba
NDP
Doer
Manitoba Legislature Adjourns For Christmas Break
Manitoba MLAs adjourned the 37th legislature for the Christmas recess after the Nov. 18 Speaker election and Nov. 25 throne speech. Premier Gary Doer highlighted early achievements including fall and spring sessions and anti landlord and water/penned hunting protections. The House will reconvene mid March to early April for the budget. The assembly composition is 32 NDP, 24 PCs, and one Liberal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Legislative Assembly
Gary Doer
Doer
Manitoba
Welcome to town Dorothy Chegwyn and Palliative course plans
The notice welcomes Dorothy Chegwyn to the town and outlines a new Palliative Care Course starting February 7 in the hospital conference room in Rossburn at 7 30 PM. It will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, cost 30 per person, with money due by January 21 to order materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Chegwyn
Rossburn
Mervin
Keesee man charged after early morning shooting
RCMP report a dispute between two brothers at a First Nations home on Dec 12 left one man in hospital and the other charged with attempted murder discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life and assault with a weapon. The 46 year old shooter was listed as stable at Brandon Regional Health Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elphinstone
Yellowhead Rcmp
Keeseekoowen
Brandon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lenderkach
Winnipeg
Man
Legislature
Scott
Catherine Larocque
Service For
Keesee
Nesbitt Publishing Ltd
Bittle Eye Witness
Hamiota Echo
Rossburn Review
Shoal Lake Star
Crossroads Newspapers
Hedley’s
Sears
R.M
Town of
Rossburn Elementary
Rossburn District
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!