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Northern Gardening: Taking care of pines, firs and evergreen trees

Northern Gardening: Taking care of pines, firs and evergreen trees

"Driving in from Denare Beach this winter, I noticed quite a number of dead and dying spruce, pine and fir trees. As the weather warmed up, more trees were turning brown."
In Our Words: A salute for a downed Bomber captain

In Our Words: A salute for a downed Bomber captain

"Lucas Fry found a way from being lost in the shuffle to being front and centre, from being just another prospect to the guy with the captain’s C. That doesn’t happen without fighting for it."
MLA Report: North needs care closer to home, not far away

MLA Report: North needs care closer to home, not far away

"Instead of working to clear Manitoba’s surgical and diagnostic backlog by investing in Manitoba’s public health care system, the Progressive Conservative (PC) government has instead doubled down on their privatization agenda by sending millions of dollars to out-of-province private clinics."
MLA Report: Preparing to elect a government that helps the north

MLA Report: Preparing to elect a government that helps the north

"This year, we should have a provincial election... Whatever scenario plays out, rest assured that I will continue to tirelessly stand up for the north regarding issues that are important to us."
MLA Report: Fighting for health, highway funding, repairs

MLA Report: Fighting for health, highway funding, repairs

"As your MLA, I empathize with the difficulties people in northern Manitoba face as a result of government cuts to healthcare and infrastructure."
In Our Words: Fighting the good fight in honour of Pop

In Our Words: Fighting the good fight in honour of Pop

In this week’s column space, I want to tell you a bit about Garry - my Pop - and who he was.
MLA Report: Returning for the fall session

MLA Report: Returning for the fall session

The legislative session has returned. As your MLA, I am working on your behalf on the issues that are really important to us in the north. That includes our concerns about healthcare and the affordability of hydro prices.
MLA Report: Calls for health care help answered with cuts

MLA Report: Calls for health care help answered with cuts

"Northerners' calls for better healthcare services continue to fall on deaf ears."
In Our Words: Post-show clarity after the summer's biggest party

In Our Words: Post-show clarity after the summer's biggest party

"Last weekend's Blueberry Jam was chicken soup for the soul. It was helpful, world-enriching, nourishing stuff. And now, as soon as it came, it's over for another summer."
Opinion: Court's decision leaves security of anonymity for the press and the public unclear

Opinion: Court's decision leaves security of anonymity for the press and the public unclear

"It is reasonable to ask now: Why would any source step forward with information if we cannot protect their identities?"
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