Steve Ashton
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Manitoba to loosen spring trucking restrictions Manitoba Co
Thursday, 16 February 2012
operator - Increased funding has been directed toward highway and bridge upgrades, which now mean greater weights can be allowed on a number of roads, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton said in the same release. "This latest improvement ...
Ban of offroading inside city limits nears
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - ... in school zones: Executive policy committee voted unanimously to give Mayor Sam Katz a green light to pen a letter to the Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton to request a reduction in speed limits around schools in Winnipeg.
Animal rights group asks for roadside memorial sign for 71 dead cows
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Brandon Sun - "Roadside memorials are meant to be there for families and communities who have experienced the loss of a loved one," Rachel Morgan, press secretary for Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton, wrote in an email.
Province loosens restrictions on road use for heavy trucks
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - A new provincial policy will give drivers of heavy trucks more days on the road this spring, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton announced Wednesday. "Manitoba is a major trade route and our recent upgrades to highways and bridges ...
Shorter load restriction period for truckers
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Winkler Times - ... is a major trade route and our recent upgrades to highways and bridges are now helping trucking firms, industries and farmers reduce hauling costs so they can operate more efficiently," said Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton.
New policy will shorten duration of spring road restrictions for heavy trucks
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made by Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton. When temperatures rise and the frost comes out of the ground, restrictions must be placed on truck weight limits on some roads as the roadbed is not as strong during ...
Animal rights group asks for roadside memorial sign for 71 dead cows
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Brandon Sun - "Roadside memorials are meant to be there for families and communities who have experienced the loss of a loved one," Rachel Morgan, press secretary for Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton, wrote in an email.
Animal rights group asks for roadside memorial sign for 71 dead cows
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - "Roadside memorials are meant to be there for families and communities who have experienced the loss of a loved one," Rachel Morgan, press secretary for Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton, wrote in an email.
Reeve slams flood review's focus
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Brandon Sun - ... below average runoff especially down in the Souris Basin and in the Qu'Appelle (River)," the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority's Dale Hjertaas told the Leader-Post. Attempts to reach Manitoba Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton were not successful.
Province needs to get up to speed
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Now Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton will be formally asked to give the city the green light to bring in reduced speed limits in school zones, an idea raised by the Winnipeg Sun during the last civic election.
Questionnaire Response
Steve Ashton - Thompson
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
Manitoba has made significant progress since the NDP formed government in 1999. We will keep Manitoba moving forward. An NDP government will continue to grow our economy, build our infrastructure, and invest in health care, education, and social services.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
The Thompson constituency needs an MLA who is committed to building a better Northern Manitoba for everyone. By continuing to work together we keep moving forward.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Continued investments in northern roads, complete the new UCN campus & invest in northern health care, education & recreation.
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