Trail Talking

Premier Brian Pallister recently announced his planned departure from public life, as he will not be seeking re-election. I respect his personal decision and wish him and his family all the best in their future endeavours.

In light of the Premier’s decision, a new leader will have to be chosen to lead the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba and assume the role of Premier of Manitoba. The leadership race has already begun and I have decided that I will be supporting Heather Stefanson as the next leader of the PC party. In order to have your voice heard, sign up or renew your PC membership at pcmanitoba.com. I look forward to seeing who the next leader of the PC Party will be, and how they will lead our party and government forward in the goal of improving our province and the lives of Manitobans.

I’m pleased to share new investments our government is making in our community through the Department of Sport, Culture and Heritage. The Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Church has received $25,000 through the Heritage Conservation Grant Program to undertake capital upgrades including repair doors, windows and restore masonry. Additionally, the Dawson Trail Heritage Tour Initiative: Wayfinding Trail Markers and Interpretive Exhibits has received a $7,500 Heritage Grant to continue work on the Dawson Trail interpretive plan. This includes erecting multilingual wayfinding markers along the length of the historic trail to develop heritage interpretive exhibits at key points along the route. These investments will help improve the lives of residents and build thriving and sustainable communities for generations to come.

I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage all Manitobans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to continue following public health orders. All Manitobans aged 12 and up are eligible to book an appointment to be vaccinated. For more information and to book an appointment, please visit protectmb.ca or call 1-844-626-8222.