Heather Stefanson

Party leader and PC candidate in the Tuxedo Winnipeg race.

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City needs to avoid conflicts of interest – Brandon Sun

30 September 2023

Brandon Sun - ...employees are expected to avoid getting involved in election-related activities once the writ has been dropped. Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson (middle) is flanked by Brandon West PC candidate Wayne Balcaen (far left), acting Brandon Police Service Chief Randy Lewis (second from right) and...

Spruce Woods race nears finish line

30 September 2023

Brandon Sun - ...federal and provincial politics for over a decade, working for major players such as Cullen, Brandon-Souris MP Larry Maguire and even Tory Leader Heather Stefanson. However, Jackson told the Sun earlier this week that one of his biggest political influences is his father Darryl, who served as the mayor of...

When big dreams collide with harsh realities – Winnipeg Free Press

30 September 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...UCP trying to push the plan through, damn the torpedoes. It doesn’t matter there are clear reasons to be cautious. Big dreams rule. Likewise Heather Stefanson, with her big dream about bringing Manitoba’s population to two million by 2030, less than seven years from now. In the PC’s plan, Vision 2030,...

Bombers’ reconciliation effort amplifies PCs’ fumble – Winnipeg Free Press

29 September 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...not to search the landfill. How did the Tories find themselves facing allegations like that, in the heat of a re-election campaign? PC Leader Heather Stefanson, who, in July, announced her refusal to contribute any funds to search the landfill, initially said it was a “hard decision.” However, as the...

Commemoration first, provincial designation to follow? – Winnipeg Free Press

29 September 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...support in principle from the Tories but failed to pass second reading in the last legislative session. Progressive Conservative leader and Premier Heather Stefanson cited a need for more consultation with Indigenous leaders as the reason Sept. 30 wouldn’t be a holiday this year. That was sharply criticized by...

Decision on possible search for remains at Manitoba landfill coming ‘very shortly’: federal minister

29 September 2023

CBC Manitoba - ...just north of Winnipeg, last year. The Manitoba government has stood firm on its refusal to support a search at Prairie Green. In July, Premier Heather Stefanson — whose Progressive Conservative Party is seeking a third consecutive term in Tuesday's provincial election — said a search would be too...

Goertzen defends Tory leader’s late-campaign rural travel

29 September 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...Progressive Conservative leader is staying out of the spotlight in Winnipeg during the last days of the election campaign. Heather Stefanson made campaign stops in Brandon and Dauphin this week and wasn’t available to face questions in Winnipeg about her party’s late-stage ads emphasizing her...

What do Indigenous Peoples across Canada really need and want? – Winnipeg Free Press

29 September 2023

Winnipeg Free Press - ...funded feasibility study found a search of the landfill is possible, but toxic materials and asbestos could pose a risk to workers. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson declined to search for the missing women, while the federal government has been noncommittal on a search, but has been meeting with the women’s...

What do Indigenous Peoples across Canada really need and want? – Brandon Sun

29 September 2023

Brandon Sun - ...funded feasibility study found a search of the landfill is possible, but toxic materials and asbestos could pose a risk to workers. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson declined to search for the missing women, while the federal government has been noncommittal on a search, but has been meeting with the women’s...

Province posts budget surplus heading into Election Day

29 September 2023

My Westman - ...posts budget surplus heading into Election Day Details Published on Friday, September 29, 2023 Photo by Banner staff. Pictured: Heather Stefanson (on right) was in Neepawa on Friday, Sept. 29 for an Indigenous Culture Day, which took place at the Flats. Heather Stefanson pleased with $270 million...