Gord Mackintosh
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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New water bombers unveiled
Friday, 04 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - ... second and third of four new aircraft purchased by the province as part of a $126-million contract with Bombardier. They were unveiled at a press conference Thursday by Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton and Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh.
Manitoba adds 2 new water bombers
Friday, 04 May 2012
Updated News - “Despite the intermittent rains, Manitoba is on high alert for fires this year,” Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh told reporters. “We are very aware of the dry conditions that have been there for some period of time and do ...
Manitoba adds two water bombers to forestfirefighting arsenal
Thursday, 03 May 2012
Brandon Sun - Conservation Minister Minister Gord Mackintosh says the planes hold more water, fly faster and make almost twice as many drops an hour than older models. The new planes are the second and third of four new aircraft to be delivered in stages as part of ...
Province adds pair of water bombers to firefighting arsenal
Thursday, 03 May 2012
Global Winnipeg - The new planes will save lives and property from fire damage, said Transportation Minister Steve Ashton and Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh. The new water bombers fly faster than the province's current CL-215 models.
Manitoba adds two water bombers to forestfirefighting arsenal
Thursday, 03 May 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Conservation Minister Minister Gord Mackintosh says the planes hold more water, fly faster and make almost twice as many drops an hour than older models. The new planes are the second and third of four new aircraft to be delivered in stages as part of ...
New/better waterbombers for firefighting
Thursday, 03 May 2012
CJOB - Conservation Minister Minister Gord Mackintosh says the planes hold more water, fly faster and make almost twice as many drops per hour, than the older planes. The new planes are the second and third of four new aircraft being delivered in stages as ...
New water bombers ready for dry summer
Thursday, 03 May 2012
Winnipeg Sun - “A wildfire can move quickly and pose a huge threat, not just to forests but to communities and people living in its path,” Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh said. “These new water bombers will greatly improve our capacity to ...
New program to recycle hazardous goods
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - "We have to congratulate industry when they come forward and allow Manitobans to do what they want to do," said Gord Mackintosh, minister of conservation and water stewardship. This announcement marks Phase 1 of a new initiative. Phase 2 begins Oct. 1, ...
New recycling program for light bulbs, paint, begins in May
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - "We have to congratulate industry when they come forward and allow Manitobans to do what they want to do," said Gord Mackintosh, Minister of Conservation and Water Stewardship. This announcement marks phase one of a new initiative.
Heritage Corp. Installs New Duck Nests in St. Vital Park
Saturday, 21 April 2012
ChrisD.ca (blog) - “The work this organization is doing to protect Mother Earth is one of Manitoba's best-kept environmental secrets,” said Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh. “In total, conservation agreements now ensure more than 110000 acres ...
Questionnaire Response
Gord Mackintosh - St. Johns
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
To continue to serve and help strengthen the families in the neighborhoods I love. I also enjoy the hard work that my constituents expect and deserve.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
St. Johns will be best served by an experienced MLA in a strong and steady government. We need proven, energetic representation to get our fair share and help when we need it.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Further crime reduction, more doctors, strong Seven Oaks Hospital, greater opportunities for youth, and affordability.
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