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Winnipeg Free Press
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Late councillor honoured before meeting
Days after his sudden death, a City of Winnipeg flag, a rose in a vase and a photo of Jason Schreyer were placed at the late politician's desk in council chambers before a meeting. A monthly city council meeting required under the city's charter was adjourned shortly after it started Wednesday morning and rescheduled to Friday because of Schreyer's death Tuesday. Council members were told Tuesday night that Schreyer, the councillor for Elmwood-East Kildonan, had died. The council meeting Friday opened with a prayer in Schreyer's honour, followed by a motion of condolence and colleagues sharing memories. JOYANNE PURSAGA / FREE PRESS Schreyer, 57, was elected in 2014 and re-elected twice. 'He was a very talented individual, and so, he is obviously going to be deeply missed. We are going to be doing all we can to honour his legacy,' Mayor Scott Gillingham told reporters at city hall Wednesday. Sent weekly from the heart of Turtle Island, an exploration of Indigenous voices, perspectives and experiences. Ed Schreyer, the late councillor's father and a former premier and governor general, told the Free Press on Wednesday he doesn't know how his son died. fpcity@
Winnipeg Free Press
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Popular councillor passionate about people, performing away from city hall
Coun. Jason Schreyer was a man of many songs, with a great desire to sing them. On Wednesday, several political colleagues remembered the late Elmwood-East Kildonan councillor's eagerness to grab a microphone and belt out a tune, sometimes in more than one language. 'He was such a great dancer, great singer and such a great spirit. I was blown away at the talent he had,' said Coun. Vivian Santos. IAN MCCAUSLAND PHOTO Councillors Jason Schreyer and Ross Eadie ride a tandem bike together. IAN MCCAUSLAND PHOTO Councillors Jason Schreyer and Ross Eadie ride a tandem bike together. Santos (Point Douglas) fondly recalled performing in a karaoke trio with Schreyer and Coun. Ross Eadie at a Federation of Canadian Municipalities event, where the group took the stage as 'Sister Santos and the Councillor Brothers.' Schreyer regularly impressed council members through such performances, sometimes even singing the opening prayer at city council meetings, she noted. In a written statement, Coun. Russ Wyatt said he sang with Schreyer at a downtown nightclub about three weeks ago. 'Jason always… made (Eadie) and I look like the amateur singers we are. But Jason would never let us think it,' said Wyatt (Transcona). Schreyer was a 'very humble' person who repeatedly also used his voice to raise concerns about the rising cost of construction and how it strained the city's budget, refusing to be silenced when others suggested he might be off topic, said Wyatt. 'I'm really going to miss him. He was a fantastic work colleague but more importantly he was my friend, a lifelong friend,' said Wyatt, who declined an interview request. Eadie (Mynarski) briefly described Schreyer as his 'best friend' Wednesday, telling reporters the loss 'deeply hurts,' before his voice trailed off. He declined further comment. 'I'm really going to miss him. He was a fantastic work colleague but more importantly he was my friend, a lifelong friend.'–Russ Wyatt Coun. Janice Lukes said Schreyer once impressed her with his dancing ability at Folklorama's Indian pavilion. 'He was part of the show, and he was dancing Bhangra better than the women. It was crazy. And he sings and knew multiple languages. It was an incredible experience working with him,' said Lukes (Waverley West.) Mayor Scott Gillingham also highlighted Schreyer's ability to perform. 'Outside of city hall, he was fun, a lot of fun, creative…. He was often the first one to grab a mic at karaoke and sing. And he could sing. He had a great voice,' said Gillingham, noting Schreyer regularly sang at Folklorama and other events. SUPPLIED Councillors Ross Eadie, Russ Wyatt and Jason Schreyer. SUPPLIED Councillors Ross Eadie, Russ Wyatt and Jason Schreyer. Gillingham said the councillor was a passionate advocate for ensuring Winnipeggers could afford city services and had hoped to improve food distribution to people who couldn't afford groceries. Steve Ashton, a former Thompson MLA and longtime NDP cabinet minister, said he knew Schreyer before hiring him as his ministerial assistant. He remembered an NDP convention in 1987 when he and Schreyer were finalists in a 'twist' dance competition. Schreyer had a love for music, life and people, Ashton said. 'He always had that sense of politics and public service,' he said. 'What was very noticeable that time in our work relationship is just how good he was in connecting with people. When he decided to run for city council, I had a chance to volunteer with him, and our family did. It just struck me that this was, you know, Jason's true calling…. He could be standing up in city council, during the day, being a strong voice for his area. Later on, you might catch him at a cultural event — the first one at the mic, connecting with people,' said Ashton. Several elected officials said they were shocked and saddened by the death. 'Of course, we're devastated…. He brought an excitement to council. He was very motivated just thinking of construction inflation, which he pretty well brought up every council meeting. It's going to be missed,' said Coun. Shawn Dobson (St. James). St. Vital Coun. Brian Mayes remembered Schreyer as a one-of-a-kind man, describing his passing as a 'nasty shock.' 'Of course, we're devastated…. He brought an excitement to council.'–Shawn Dobson 'He had brilliant thoughts on energy issues. I think (he) educated a lot of people around here,' said Mayes. Schreyer spoke multiple languages, was fluent in French and voted to help ensure access to city services is provided in Canada's other official language throughout Winnipeg, said Coun. Matt Allard. 'I think we're all still in shock,' said Allard (St. Boniface) 'He seemed perfectly healthy and now he's gone.' Schreyer was 'really passionate' about the community, said Coun. Cindy Gilroy. 'He was always very happy and very cheerful. He always wanted to understand the issues, ask a lot of really great questions,' said Gilroy (Daniel McIntyre). During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. In a statement, Coun. Devi Sharma remembered Schreyer as a 'kind and compassionate soul' who was dedicated to representing residents of his ward. 'He knew how to bring joy to his interactions with colleagues and (the) public. He will be missed by all of us,' said Sharma (Old Kildonan). Coun. Markus Chambers agreed. 'He was definitely a light that brought us all together as council,' said Chambers (St. Norbert-Seine River). — With files from Carol Sanders and Nicole Buffie X: @joyanne_pursaga Joyanne PursagaReporter Joyanne is city hall reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press. 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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jason Schreyer dies, Winnipeg mourns the loss of Councillor
Winnipeg mourns the loss of Councillor Jason Schreyer, remembered for his unwavering dedication to his constituents and his vibrant personality. From advocating for community needs to sharing his love of music, Schreyer left a lasting impact on City Council and the people of Elmwood-East Kildon Winnipeg mourns the loss of Councillor Jason Schreyer, a dedicated advocate for his community and a man remembered for his passion, both in politics and his love of music Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Winnipeggers are remembering Councillor Jason Schreyer , who died Tuesday (April 29), not just as a politician , but as a passionate voice for his community and a man of diverse of his passing has reverberated through City Hall and across the ward of Elmwood-East Kildonan , which he served for nearly a who knew him speak of a dedicated advocate, someone who consistently championed the needs of his constituents. City Council 's statement acknowledged this, describing the 57-year-old Schreyer as "always focused on fighting for the residents of his community and keeping life affordable" and a "strong and independent voice in the council chamber."Schreyer's commitment to public service was evident throughout his being elected to City Council, he worked for NDP MLAs Steve Ashton and Jim Maloway. His political roots ran deep, as the son of former Manitoba premier and governor general Ed Schreyer and Lily entry into municipal politics came in 2014, when he won the Elmwood-East Kildonan seat, defeating incumbent Thomas connection with the community only strengthened over the years, as reflected in his increasing support in subsequent elections. He won 55 per cent of the vote in 2014 and 2018, and that number grew to 62 per cent in City Hall, Schreyer tackled a wide range of issues, including food security, community safety, and the rising costs of colleagues also witnessed a different side of him during council meetings. Instead of the traditional prayer, Schreyer would often share his love of music by singing political affiliations remained close to his heart as he was seen attending outgoing Elmwood-Transcona NDP MP Leila Dance's gathering on election night, when she was defeated by Conservative MP-elect Colin the political arena, Schreyer was known for his vibrant personality and artistic spirit. The city council's statement highlighted his "joy and creativity," recalling his love of music and his willingness to share his talents."He had a love of music, often being the first to grab the mic at karaoke, delighting colleagues with performances at national conferences and sharing his talents in multiple languages at Folklorama," the statement Scott Gillingham is expected to address Schreyer's death later today (April 30), and the city will lower its flags to half-mast in his honor. The monthly council meeting that was scheduled for April 30 has been is the story of a dedicated city councillor, a passionate advocate, and a man who brought both a strong voice and a song to the heart of Winnipeg
Global News
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Jason Schreyer dies; Winnipeg councillor served with ‘passion and conviction'
Winnipeg city councillor Jason Schreyer has died. Schreyer had represented the Elmwood-East Kildonan ward since 2014, when he unseated incumbent Thomas Steen. He was re-elected in 2018 and 2022. He was the son of Ed Schreyer, Manitoba's 16th premier and Governor-General of Canada from 1979-1984. In a statement Thursday morning, Schreyer's fellow councillors said he served his constituents with 'passion and conviction'. 'He was a strong and independent voice in the Council chamber, always focused on fighting for the residents of his community and keeping life affordable for Winnipeggers,' the statement said. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Beyond politics, Jason brought joy and creativity to those around him. He had a love of music, often being the first to grab the mic at karaoke, delighting colleagues with performances at national conferences, sharing his talents in multiple languages at Folklorama, and even offering a song as a prayer at the start of council meetings.' Story continues below advertisement City council was scheduled to meet at 9:30 Wednesday morning. The meeting was abruptly adjourned before any agenda items were discussed. Many councillors were visibly emotional, with some tearing up. Flags at City Hall have been lowered to half-mast. 1:36 City of Winnipeg marks 150 years since first council meeting
