Reform Takes West as Liberals Gain Narrow Majority
After 37 days of campaigning, Liberals win 155 seats for a slim 5 vote advantage. Reform dominates western ridings with 60 candidates, while New Democrats regain official status with 21 seats thanks to Atlantic support. Manitoba turnout sits just under 70 percent with regional results highlighting Inky Mark and Marlene Cowling in Dauphin riding.
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Reform Party
Manitoba
New Democrats
Atlantic Vaces
NDP
Jean Charest
Bloc Quebecois
Elections Canada
Dauphin-Swan River
Reform
Inky Mark
Roblin
Lome
Cada
Findlay
Boguski
Grandview
Marlene Cowling
Rebe
Tony Riley
Russell
Russell Rural
Harrowby
Inglis
Angusville
Rossburn
Foxwarren
Mark
Birtle
Gilbert Plains
Liberal
PC Lome
Neepawa
Lorne Boguski
Dauphin
Betty Findlay
Cowling
St. Lazare
Mark eyes satellite offices and direct democracy push
Mark aims to set up satellite offices across the riding and conduct a constituency survey with other provincial MPs. He argues Reform supports individuality and broad access to the democratic process, stressing citizens must understand concerns to be properly represented.
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Stolen bricks valued at 3744 from Manitoba mason yard
Police report theft of 4160 Estavan bricks from a storage yard belonging to a local mason. The loss occurred between December 14, 1996 and February 24, 1997. Crimestoppers offers up to 2000 dollars for information.
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