Dialogue. Consultation. Community.

St. James

In St. James, we’re fortunate to live in a community where people care deeply about their neighbourhoods and about one another. One of the most important parts of my role as your MLA is listening, whether it’s to families, students, seniors, or local business owners, and bringing those voices with me into the work we do at the legislature.

Earlier this month, I was proud to host a community open house in my constituency office. It was a great opportunity to connect with neighbours, answer questions, and hear directly about the priorities and challenges people are experiencing. We spoke about affordability, community safety, local infrastructure, and the importance of strong public services, particularly health care. I’m always grateful for the thoughtful conversations that take place at events like this. Open dialogue makes our community stronger and ensures your perspectives help shape the decisions we make in government.

Over the last couple of months, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with many organizations and groups from across Manitoba as part of our provincial pre-budget consultations. Hearing directly from community leaders and organizations about the economic realities they’re facing was incredibly valuable. We also held public, pre‑budget town halls in Brandon, Gimli, and Winnipeg, along with two telephone town halls, giving us the chance to hear directly from residents across the province. These conversations offered important perspectives on affordability, public services, and the opportunities before us as a province.

February is also I Love to Read Month, one of my favourite times of the year. I was thrilled to visit École Assiniboine, Linwood School, Stevenson-Britannia School, Isaac Brock School, and Clifton School to spend time reading with students. There’s something special about seeing students excited about books and learning. Literacy builds confidence, strengthens critical thinking, and helps young people find their voice. I want to thank the incredible educators in our community who create supportive classrooms and foster that love of learning every day.

St. James is a vibrant, engaged, and caring community. By staying connected and working together, to make our neighbourhood into an even better place to live.

As your MLA for St. James, my constituency office is always available to serve you. You can reach us by emailing adrien.sala@yourmanitoba.ca or by phone at 204-792-8779.