Your province's politicians are acting like what now?
Morning from the Gateway — here's what's moving in The Pas. You know, I've seen a lot of things happen down in the Leg in Winnipeg, but the news coming out about the Manitoba NDP's conduct at committee meetings? That's just wild. Apparently, the Premier was laughing and making barking noises at the Tory leader. And the Justice Minister took *thirty minutes* to answer a question. I mean, we've all been in meetings where someone's dragging their feet, but that's a whole other level. It makes you wonder what's going on down there.
### What This Means for The Pas
It's easy to dismiss what happens in Winnipeg as "city stuff," but when the folks in charge of our province are behaving like this, it affects everyone. We've got real issues up here that need serious attention, not schoolyard antics.
* **Respect for Process:** Whether you're at a council meeting in Opaskwayak Cree Nation or a community discussion at the Guy Hall, there’s an expectation of respect. This kind of behaviour just doesn't fly.
* **Northern Priorities:** When politicians are busy making barking noises, are they really focused on the river levels, the forestry rotation for Tolko Industries, or the conditions on the winter road network that connect us to our neighbours? I doubt it.
* **Setting an Example:** We teach our kids at Kelsey School and Margaret Barbour Collegiate to be respectful. It's not too much to ask the same from our elected officials.
This isn't just about partisan squabbling. It's about the tone at the top. When the Premier is acting like this, it sends a message, and it's not a good one for how serious issues are handled. We're a community that knows how to work together, even when things are tough. We expect our leaders to reflect that resilience and common sense, not give us a circus show.
That's the buzz from the Gateway. The morning crew talks about this kind of thing and more, live every day at mornings.live.