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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 →

Addressing Unique Local Needs – Canstar Herald April 10, 2019 article by Andrew Micklefield Several times this Spring I have enjoyed taking time to meet with people and share with them how my office can assist them. Often people do … Continue reading →

March 21, 2019 Madam Speaker, I rise today to applaud the compassionate service of Rossmere resident Helen Hopko. Thirty years ago Helen joined an initiative called Share Christmas and started knitting handmade toques, mittens and scarves to give to those … Continue reading →

Canstar Herald Article Submitted by: Andrew Micklefield Posted: 02/21/2019 9:50 AM | Education a passion for all eight teachers in my family, so I was grateful for a February full of school activities in my capacity as an MLA, as well … Continue reading →

Health Care Is Improving – 2019 Winnipeg Free Press, Edition 1/23/2019 – submitted by Andrew Micklefield The start of a new year is often a time to reflect on the highlights and accomplishments of the previous months, and to lay … Continue reading →

2018: A Triple Celebration (text also below image) A few weeks ago Flying Pizza on Edison and Rothesay celebrated its twenty first anniversary under the leadership of local resident, owner and enterprising immigrant, Ajay Chopra. Ajay’s story is a good … Continue reading →

Building quality infrastructure By: Andrew Micklefield – Rossmere MLA Posted: 09/27/2018 11:52 AM  After a few years of construction, the interchange at Highway 59 and the North Perimeter Highway is in its final stages of completion. I recently joined other area MLAs at … Continue reading →

With so many North Kildonan residents living in apartments or other rented accommodations, I’m often asked about how rent assistance programs can help people struggling to make ends meet. Thankfully, recent changes to the Rent Assist program will help more … Continue reading →