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The most fulfilling element of public service is serving people, meeting local community groups and addressing individual needs. During the first part of 2020 I was honoured to serve constituents in this way, immersing myself in the community before the … Continue reading →

Madam Speaker, In these uncertain times, the COVID19 virus has brought with it a sense of unease and so it falls to us to offer compassion, calm reassurance and practical help as we seek to bring stability, care and hope … Continue reading →

Madam speaker, the Legislative break allows all MLAs to spend time serving their constituents, and I was only too happy to reconnect with those who recently elected me to serve them for another 4 years. I enjoyed several Rossmere seniors … Continue reading →

Last fall I stopped by for the official opening of a special thrift store in Rossmere dedicated to funding addictions recovery. Later on I was also privileged to attend a joint announcement by Winnipeg Supportive Housing Inc. and Riverwood Community … Continue reading →

Andrew Micklefield – December 3, 2019 Private Member Statement on The Spiritual Meaning of Christmas In the coming weeks, as well as being a time of giving and receiving gifts, Christmas will offer spiritual meaning for those celebrating the gift … Continue reading →

Roughly 10,000 Manitobans access substance abuse treatment every year, and Manitoba’s government is ready to help those in need. Almost one in four Manitobans over 10 years old has a diagnosed mood or anxiety disorder and 75 per cent of … Continue reading →

Madam Speaker, addictions are an awful reality in our province, and so it gives me great pleasure to tell the House about a small but significant effort to help people trapped in this terrible life, the Prairie Crocus Thrift Shop … Continue reading →

Summer camp fun in Rossmere – June 26, 2019 Local children will enjoy a variety of activities this summer, thanks to provincial funding for programs operated by numerous area groups. For more than 25 years Summer Camps for Kids has … Continue reading →

May 22, 2019 – MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS  – Brooke Goulet – Mr. Andrew Micklefield (Rossmere): I rise today to honour 18-year-old Rossmere resident Brooke Goulet, who has just returned from the Youth Bowl Canadian nationals senior girls five-pin bowling championships in … Continue reading →

With summer almost upon us, sports parents including Ruth and I are driving near and far as outdoor sports teams engage children and youth eager to play in local leagues. In partnership with Sport Manitoba, the government of Manitoba is … Continue reading →