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Dorothy Dobbie
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ourteen citizens have put their names forward for mayor, some of them virtually unknown and a handful with some experience. All come with a litany of promises for a better Winnipeg but few of their ideas are based on any real experience or knowledge of how the city works. Most of the
Glen Murray.
Scott Gillingham.
proposals fit the category of wishes with no credible plan to deliver. That is understandable if you are basing your plans by looking from the outside in. Three of the candidates have been inside, however: former mayor (18 years ago), Glen Murray; current sitting councillor and finance chair, Scott Gillingham; and current sitting councillor and former chair of the Police Board, Kevin Klein. Two others have had some political ex-
perience: former MP and mayoralty nominee, Robert Falcon-Ouellette and former leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party, Rana Bokhari. The others include another former candidate for mayor, Jennifer Motkaluk, and seven other individuals: Don Woodstock, Christopher Clacio, Rick Shone, Shaun Loney. Idris Ademuyiwa Adelakum, Desmond Thomas, Jessica Peebles, and Govind Thawani. u 8 ‘Mayor’s race’
It’s another. . .girl!
Anita Neville named Lieutenant governor of Manitoba
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ongratulations to our new Lieutenant Governor, Anita Neville. She will be a wonderful successor to Her Honour, Janice Filmon, who was so well respected in vice-regal circles. Anita comes to the role with a long career in political diplomacy behind her. She was the Liberal member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre in the government of Paul Martin from 2000 to 2011. She served as the Parliamentary Secretary to then Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez. In opposition she served as Critic for Indigenous Affairs and Critic for the Status of Women.
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Kevin Klein.
Of Miracles and Superheroes
Prior to her election, she served as a school trustee for Winnipeg School division Number One for many years. Anita has a history of community service behind her. She was a director of Workforce 2000 and the Winnipeg Core Area Initiative and Employment Training Program and has also been involved in the Law Society of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Jewish Child and Family organization. More recently, she has been one of the founding chairs of the Manitoba chapter of Equal Voice, an organization designed to help women become actively engaged
in politics, both behind the scenes and as candidates. Anita becomes the first Jewish woman to serve as Manitoba Lieutenant Governor and only the third in Canada. She is also only the third woman to be named Lieutenant Governor for Manitoba. The first was Pearl McGonigal, who served from 1981 to 1986. The Lieutenant Governor serves for a term or no less than five years. During her tenure, Her Honour Janice Filmon, who served from 2015 to this year, was very active in involving members of the community to visit and learn more about the history of the office.
Romantic era of Winnipeg and the joys of Winnipeg Beach
The train arriving at Winnipeg Beach. Photo courtesy of Archives Manitoba. “On that warm summer evening, the excitement growing on the Railway Street (Main Street) was a stark contrast to the rest of Winnipeg, which was peacefully drifting into sleep. With their talk and laughter, the young showed impatience waiting for the Moonlight Special to take them on a trip of excitement, long-awaited meetings and the joy of dancing at Winnipeg Beach. The train pulls into the station and announces its arrival with the horn. Boarding begins. The conductor will have to keep an eye on lights in the train as switching off is favorite pastime for the youthful passengers while traveling to the beach. Dispatcher is wagging his red hat - it’s time to go…”
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he magnificent crescent of sandy beaches at Lake Winnipeg became the favorite place during summertime in the early 20th century. Some enjoyed peace and rest in nature spending quality time with families and friends, while others were looking for little excitement and fun. The rapid industrial development of Winnipeg at the beginning of the 20th century and increasing population of both the middle and upper class gave rise to the need for quality social gatherings, outings and vacations. u 16 ‘Winnipeg Beach’
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