Morning from the Gateway — here's what's moving in The Pas.
### You won't believe who's running for MLA now
Okay, so you know how much we all felt it when Amanda Lathlin passed? It was like a piece of the community went with her, especially here in The Pas and up through Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Well, get this: her daughter is stepping up.
I'm talking about the late Amanda Lathlin's daughter, who is now putting her name forward to be the NDP candidate for The Pas-Kameesak. It’s a move that, honestly, hits different. When someone dedicated so much to this region, to see their own family pick up that torch, it’s not just politics. It's about legacy, about continuing the work that meant so much to so many, from the riverbanks here in The Pas to the communities strung out along the Flin Flon Highway.
* **A Familiar Name:** The Lathlin name carries significant weight and respect across our communities. * **Building on Legacy:** This isn't just a new candidate; it's a direct continuation of a vision that already served our region. * **Local Representation:** It underscores how deeply personal and community-driven our politics can be here.
This isn't just a news story about an election; it's about the very fabric of leadership in our part of Manitoba. It shows that even in loss, there's a drive to keep serving, to keep fighting for what's right for The Pas and Opaskwayak. It reminds us that for many, politics here is about family, community, and commitment that runs deeper than any party line.
Phil Flett, MiTL Sports Desk, The Pas.
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