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Dawson Trail (electoral District)
Dawson Trail (french: Chemin-Dawson) is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created by redistribution in 2008, out of parts of Morris and La Verendrye. Communities in the riding include Ste. Anne, Île-des-Chênes, Lorette, Ste-Geneviève, Landmark A landmark is a recognizable natural or artificial feature used for navigation, a feature that stands out from its near environment and is often visible from long distances. In modern use, the term can also be applied to smaller structures or f ..., Richer, and St. Adolphe. The riding's population in 2006 was 19,530. List of provincial representatives Electoral results 2011 general election 2016 general election 2019 general election References {{MB-ED Dawson Trail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Division No
Division or divider may refer to: Mathematics *Division (mathematics), the inverse of multiplication *Division algorithm, a method for computing the result of mathematical division Military *Division (military), a formation typically consisting of 10,000 to 25,000 troops ** Divizion, a subunit in some militaries *Division (naval) A naval division is a subdivision of a squadron or flotilla. It can also be a subdivision of a fleet. A division is the smallest naval formation, most commonly numbering between two to four ships. Command element A division is usually command ..., a collection of warships Science *Cell division, the process in which biological cells multiply *Continental divide, the geographical term for separation between watersheds *Division (biology), used differently in botany and zoology *Division (botany), a taxonomic rank for plants or fungi, equivalent to phylum in zoology *Division (horticulture), a method of vegetative plant propagation, or the plants cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richer, Manitoba
Richer is a local urban district in southeast Manitoba, almost east south-east of Winnipeg. It is located in the Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne, at the junction of the Trans-Canada Highway and Provincial Road 302. History Richer was originally called Coteau-de-Chênes, then renamed Thibaultville in 1901, until it was finally named Richer, after H. Isaïe Richer, who was the first postmaster in the region.Barkwell, Lawrence J. (2018) Historic Metis settlements in Manitoba and geographical place names. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Louis Riel Institute, 2018. Located on the historic Dawson Trail, Richer is rich in early Canadian history of French-Canadian, English Canadian as well as Aboriginal and Metis peoples. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Richer had a population of 607 living in 240 of its 252 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 582. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. Servi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba (french: Parti progressiste-conservateur du Manitoba) is a centre-right political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is currently the governing party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, after winning a substantial majority in the 2016 election and maintaining a majority in the 2019 election. Origins and early years The origins of the party lie at the end of the nineteenth century. Party politics were weak in Manitoba for several years after it entered Canadian confederation in 1870. The system of government was essentially one of non-partisan democracy, though some leading figures such as Marc-Amable Girard were identified with the Conservatives at the federal level. The government was a balance of ethnic, religious and linguistic communities, and party affiliation was at best a secondary concern. In 1879, Thomas Scott (not to be confused with another person of the same name who was executed by Louis Riel's provisional government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Lagassé
Bob Lagassé is a Canadians, Canadian provincial politician, who was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for the riding of Dawson Trail (electoral district), Dawson Trail in the 2016 Manitoba general election, 2016 election. He is a member of the Progressive Conservative party. Lagassé pulled off a surprise upset victory, by defeating two high-profile candidates to earn the nomination in the constituency. Lagassé is known for his sleeve length tattoo and earrings, which is considered unique for the fact the riding of Dawson Trail is known for a strong conservative demographic. Lagassé is of French and Metis origin. He was re-elected in the 2019 provincial election. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Lagasse, Bob Living people 21st-century Canadian politicians Canadian social workers Franco-Manitoban people Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba MLAs Métis politicians Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
41st Manitoba Legislature
The 41st Manitoba Legislature was created following a general election in 2016. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Brian Pallister formed a majority government. The Lieutenant Governor was Janice Filmon. Members of the 41st Legislative Assembly *Members in bold are in the Cabinet of Manitoba :† Speaker of the Assembly Standings changes in the 41st Assembly Source: See also *2011 Manitoba general election *Legislative Assembly of Manitoba The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba (french: Assemblée législative du Manitoba) is the deliberative assembly of the Manitoba Legislature in the Canadian province of Manitoba. Fifty-seven members are elected to this assembly at provincial gen ... References {{Manitoba politics Terms of the Manitoba Legislature 2016 establishments in Manitoba 2016 in Manitoba 2017 in Manitoba 2018 in Manitoba 2019 in Manitoba 2020 in Manitoba 2016 in Canadian politics 2017 in Canadian politics 2018 in Canadian politic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manitoba New Democratic Party
The New Democratic Party of Manitoba (french: Nouveau Parti démocratique du Manitoba) is a social-democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is the provincial wing of the federal New Democratic Party, and is a successor to the Manitoba Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. It is currently the opposition party in Manitoba. Formation and early years In the federal election of 1958, the national Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) was reduced to only eight seats in the House of Commons of Canada. The CCF's leadership restructured the party during the next three years, and in 1961 it merged with the Canadian Labour Congress to create the New Democratic Party (NDP). Most provincial wings of the CCF also transformed themselves into "New Democratic Party" organisations before the year was over, with Saskatchewan as the only exception. There was very little opposition to the change in Manitoba, and the Manitoba NDP was formally constituted on November 4, 1961. Future Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Lemieux
Ron Lemieux, (born August 15, 1950) is a Canadian politician, who has been an elected member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba since 1999, and a former professional ice hockey player. Born in Dauphin, Manitoba, Lemieux was an ice hockey defenceman and was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins 110th overall in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. Lemieux started with the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, helping the Kings to the Manitoba championship in 1971-72. He played for the Green Bay Bobcats in the United States Hockey League for the 1974-75 season (scoring seven goals and eighteen assists), but was never called up to the NHL. He later coached girls' hockey in Lorette, Manitoba and St. Adolphe. After leaving hockey, Lemieux received a Bachelor of Arts in 1979 and a Bachelor of Education in 1985 from the University of Winnipeg. He completed post-baccalaureate work in education at the University of Manitoba. He worked as a teacher for several years, coachi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
40th Manitoba Legislature
The 40th Manitoba Legislature was created following a general election in 2011. The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Greg Selinger formed a majority government. Following the election, Hugh McFadyen of the Progressive Conservative Party stepped down as Leader of the Opposition. Brian Pallister became Progressive Conservative party leader and Leader of the Opposition in September 2012. The Lieutenant Governor was Philip S. Lee until 2015, then Janice Filmon. Members of the 40th Legislative Assembly *Members in bold are in the Cabinet of Manitoba :† Speaker of the Assembly Source: Standings changes in the 40th Assembly Source: See also * 2007 Manitoba general election *Legislative Assembly of Manitoba The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba (french: Assemblée législative du Manitoba) is the deliberative assembly of the Manitoba Legislature in the Canadian province of Manitoba. Fifty-seven members are elected to this assembly at provincial gen ... Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Landmark, Manitoba
Landmark, originally called Prairie Rose, is a local urban district in the Rural Municipality of Taché, Manitoba, Canada, located about 30 km (18.6 mi) southeast of the provincial capital, Winnipeg. Landmark's population as of the 2021 census was 1,326. The community lies on the longitudinal centre of Canada. History Although at least four homesteads were established in about 1907, much of the area was barren until just after World War I. It was at this time that a number of Mennonite families living in the neighbouring East Reserve faced shortages of land for agricultural expansion. By 1920, a dozen Mennonite families had purchased land in the area and had begun establishing their new farms. Within a year of that, the area had its first church building, and by 1925 a school district had been organized.Loewen, Royden (1970). ''Blumenort: A Mennonite Community in Transition''. page 471. The main transportation link in the Landmark area in the early years was the Old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ritchot, Manitoba
The Rural Municipality of Ritchot (french: Municipalité rurale de Ritchot) is a rural municipality in the Winnipeg Capital Region, bordering the south side of Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada. The separately-administered town of Niverville lies adjacent to its southeast, between it and the Rural Municipality of Hanover. Water Due to population growth within the R.M., an application to expand and improve the water distribution system was made in 2017. The C$5 million project would involve twinning of the distribution pipe between Ste. Agathe and St. Adolphe, twinning of the distribution pipe between Ste. Agathe and Grande Pointe, expansion of the Water Treatment Plant tank to store 1 additional megalitre, and a wider pipe to allow for a 50-litre per second flow from the well. Climate Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Ritchot had a population of 7,469 living in 2,712 of its 2,769 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorette, Manitoba
Lorette is a local urban district in the Rural Municipality of Taché, located 25 km southeast of Winnipeg, in the province of Manitoba, Canada. The French-speaking Métis traders and farmers who first settled the area named it Petite Pointe du Chênes. Bishop Alexandre-Antonin Taché later changed the name to ''Lorette'', honoring a French priest who donated a significant sum to the construction of the Saint Boniface Cathedral in Winnipeg. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Lorette had a population of 3,512 living in 1,259 of its 1,295 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 3,208. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. Transportation Lorette is located on Provincial Road 207, which is part of the historic Old Dawson Trail. PR 207 can be accessed via the Trans-Canada Highway from the north, PR 206 from the east or PR 405 from the south. Education There are three elementary s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |