Cabinet shuffle yields even rural urban split in Manitoba
Eye on the dome reports Premier Gary Filmon reshuffled Manitoba cabinet with an even rural urban balance. Health moves to Environment, Justice to Vic Toews, and two major promotions to Darren Praznik and Vic Toews while several ministers shift roles. Ministers Dreidger and Ernst exit cabinet, Pallister resigns to pursue federal race, new appointees include Pitura Newman and Radcliffe.
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Winnipeg
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Brandon West
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Fort Garry
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Heritage
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Darren Praznik
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Rossmere
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Harold Gilleshammer
Minnedosa
Glen Cummings
Ste. Rose
Environment
Natural Resources
Albert Dreidger
Steinbach
Jim Ernst
Charleswood
Driedger
Ernst
Filmon
Brian Pallister
Pc-Portage
David Newman
Pc-Riel
Michael Radcliffe
River Heights
Political parties seek new candidates across province and country
The backroom teams scout provincial and federal contenders, courting hopefuls amid party pressure and public fatigue. Veterans worry about promises kept, pensions, and the fallout when campaigns end, urging careful consideration before entering the fray.
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