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CBC
4 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Spruce Woods byelection set for Aug. 26
A date has been set for the byelection in Spruce Woods. The byelection in the southwestern Manitoba constituency will be held on Aug. 26, the government announced Friday evening. The news comes a day after the governing New Democrats nominated real estate agent Ray Berthelette to represent them in the longtime Progressive Conservative stronghold. The PCs' Grant Jackson resigned from the seat to run for federal office. Spruce Woods has been without an MLA in the legislature since March 24. Manitoba's Official Opposition previously accused the NDP of dragging its feet in calling the byelection, which under provincial law had to happen by Sept. 16. The election will be held 155 days after Jackson's resignation. Longtime Tory volunteer Colleen Robbins will be representing the party in the election, with teacher Stephen Reid running for the Liberals. Elections Manitoba said in a release advance voting will begin on Aug. 16. More information, including polling locations, can be found on its website.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Spruce Woods byelection called for August 26
The byelection for the provincial constituency of Spruce Woods will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26, the Manitoba government said late Friday, hours after Premier Wab Kinew held another news conference in Westman. Kinew and two cabinet ministers appeared in Glenboro to promote road and bridge work that is part of the province's long-term infrastructure plan. The town is in the Spruce Woods constituency, where the byelection must be held to fill the seat vacated by Progressive Conservative Grant Jackson in March. Ray Berthelette (Matt Goerzen / The Brandon Sun) Kinew and his NDP cabinet ministers have made a series of announcements in and around the constituency in recent weeks. Political science professor Kelly Saunders at Brandon University says a NDP win in the rural seat would be a huge symbolic win for the party, because rural seats in southwest Manitoba have been Tory strongholds. Kinew said Thursday he is confident the party's candidate, Ray Berthelette, can bring Spruce Woods into the NDP fold, at a news conference to unveil the candidate. Colleen Robbins from Souris is the Tory candidate, while the Liberals have selected Brandon teacher Stephen Reid. The government news release said the chief electoral officer will issue information in the upcoming days that will indicate polling times, locations and the dates, and locations of advance polls. Colleen Robbins (Supplied) Tuesdays A weekly look at politics close to home and around the world. There are 57 seats in the legislature; 34 are held by the governing New Democrats; 20 by the Progressive Conservatives; one independent Liberal; one independent member and the vacant Spruce Woods seat. fpcity@ Stephen Reid (Supplied)
CBC
5 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Manitoba's governing New Democrats name real estate agent as candidate for upcoming Spruce Woods byelection
Manitoba's governing New Democrats have nominated a candidate for an upcoming byelection in the Spruce Woods constituency. Ray Berthelette, a real estate agent and former assistant to cabinet minister Glen Simard, is to carry the NDP banner in the race. The seat in western Manitoba is a longtime Progressive Conservative stronghold, and the Tories captured more than 60 per cent of the vote there in the 2023 provincial election. The Tories have chosen Colleen Robbins, a longtime party volunteer, while the Liberals have selected teacher Stephen Reid. The byelection is being held to replace Grant Jackson, a Tory who resigned in March to run for federal office. A date for the byelection has not been set, but under provincial law it must be held by Sept. 16.
Global News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Global News
Manitoba's governing NDP announces candidate for Spruce Woods byelection
Manitoba's governing New Democrats have nominated a candidate for an upcoming byelection in the Spruce Woods constituency. Ray Berthelette, a real estate agent and former assistant to cabinet minister Glen Simard, is to carry the NDP banner in the race. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The seat in western Manitoba is a longtime Progressive Conservative stronghold, and the Tories captured more than 60 per cent of the vote there in the 2023 provincial election. The Tories have chosen Colleen Robbins, a longtime party volunteer, while the Liberals have selected teacher Stephen Reid. The byelection is being held to replace Grant Jackson, a Tory who resigned in March to run for federal office. A date for the byelection has not been set, but under provincial law it must be held by Sept. 16.
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Manitoba's governing NDP announces candidate for Spruce Woods byelection
BRANDON - Manitoba's governing New Democrats have nominated a candidate for an upcoming byelection in the Spruce Woods constituency. Ray Berthelette, a real estate agent and former assistant to cabinet minister Glen Simard, is to carry the NDP banner in the race. The seat in western Manitoba is a longtime Progressive Conservative stronghold, and the Tories captured more than 60 per cent of the vote there in the 2023 provincial election. The Tories have chosen Colleen Robbins, a longtime party volunteer, while the Liberals have selected teacher Stephen Reid. The byelection is being held to replace Grant Jackson, a Tory who resigned in March to run for federal office. A date for the byelection has not been set, but under provincial law it must be held by Sept. 16. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 24, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
