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The Sio Silica Project: Understanding the Proposal
Many Manitoba Stronger Together members have asked about the proposed Sio Silica sand extraction project.
kenrdrysdale
1 day ago1 min read


Municipal 2026 Starts Now: Inside the MST Training Portal & the Launch of Stronger Together Academy
Tonight, Ken will walk members through the MST Training Portal — a structured, practical learning platform designed to equip voters and potential candidates with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to engage effectively in municipal governance.
kenrdrysdale
Feb 171 min read


Frank Stronach on Economic Rights, National Prosperity, and the Future of Canada
Canada is facing a growing economic divide — between productivity and speculation, wages and inflation, citizens and powerful intermediaries. Frank Stronach, one of Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs, argues that these problems stem from structural failures in how our economy is designed.
kenrdrysdale
Feb 91 min read


Announcing the Manitoba Stronger Together Candidate Training Program
Changing How Municipal Leadership Is Built in Manitoba
Manitoba Stronger Together is proud to announce the launch of something we believe will fundamentally change how municipal leadership is built in this province.
kenrdrysdale
Jan 283 min read


How Manitoba’s NDP Government Turned the WMR Into a 2026 Election Time Bomb
In June 2025, Manitoba’s NDP government passed Bill 4, which Premier Wab Kinew publicly branded as the “Freedom Bill.” It was presented as a long-awaited response to public outrage over Plan 2050 and the governance model of the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR), which had been put in place by the previous Progressive Conservative Government.
kenrdrysdale
Jan 276 min read


This Tuesday: Running for Office, Real Preparation, and a WMR Reality Check
This Tuesday, Manitoba Stronger Together invites you to a triple-feature Zoom call designed to help Manitobans get ready for the October 28, 2026 municipal election — with real-world campaign insight, practical tools, and an important update on the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR).
kenrdrysdale
Jan 261 min read


Behind the Curtain at the WMR: What the Board Isn’t Telling the Public About Plan 2050
We have just finished watching the full YouTube recording of the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) Board meeting held on January 22, 2026 — and what we witnessed left us shocked, amazed, angered, and frankly struggling to believe what we were hearing.
kenrdrysdale
Jan 2314 min read


Thinking of Running for Council? Two Springfield Councillors Tell You What It’s Really Like
This Tuesday, Manitoba Stronger Together is pleased to welcome Councillor Andy Kuczynski (Ward 2) and Councillor Mark Miller (Ward 3) from the Rural Municipality of Springfield for an educational, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it means to serve as a municipal councillor — and what it takes to run a successful campaign.
kenrdrysdale
Jan 191 min read


Reclaiming Education from the Ground UpHow One Manitoba Teacher Built a Values-Based Program for Children
This week, Manitoba Stronger Together is honoured to welcome Sandra Saint-Cyr — a veteran Manitoba educator with a 40-year career in public education — for an inspiring and practical conversation about parental involvement, traditional values, and grassroots solutions in our school system.
kenrdrysdale
Jan 121 min read


Who Really Runs Your Town?”A Live Conversation with ‘The Model’ Ahead of the 2026 Municipal Elections
Tomorrow night we’re trying something new — and we think you’ll find it both fascinating and practical. Ken will host a live, unscripted interview with an artificial intelligence language model, commonly known as ChatGPT. For the conversation, we’ll simply refer to it as “the Model.”
The focus is municipal power — where it actually sits, why citizens often feel ignored, and what you can do now to be ready for the October 2026 municipal elections.
kenrdrysdale
Jan 51 min read


Wrapping Up 2025 & Gearing Up for 2026 — Municipal Elections, WMR Developments & What Comes Next
This week’s Manitoba Stronger Together Zoom call brings you a powerful double feature designed to inform, inspire, and equip you for the civic challenges ahead. We are pleased to welcome Brad Williams from the Saskatchewan Prosperity Project, and we will also be reviewing the newly released Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) Survey together with Ken Drysdale.
kenrdrysdale
Dec 16, 20251 min read


MST LIVE Christmas Event Video Now Available
For everyone who could not make it to our first-ever MST Christmas Event at the beautiful Matao Centre — and for all of you who want to relive an unforgettable night — the full event video is now available online!
kenrdrysdale
Dec 11, 20250 min read


Citizens Stand Strong in St. Clements: Public Voices Prevail Against High-Density Development
On Tuesday evening, October 28, 2025, more than 150 residents crowded into the RM of St. Clements council chambers (with many more online) for the public hearing on an 80-unit, 200–250 resident low income multi-family development proposed by Schinkel Properties, immediately north of the Narol Fire Hall on Henderson Highway. The hearing began shortly after 7:30 p.m. and concluded after 11:00 p.m. — four hours of prepared, professional public participation.
kenrdrysdale
Oct 29, 20250 min read


How YOU Can Step Into Municipal Leadership and Make Real Change!
Click on the Image above to join the Zoom Meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 pm CST Our Logo ... Want to Know More? Scroll to the Bottom of this page! Please join on time, we start and finish on time. Usually I am in the chat ten minutes before the start of the meeting!
kenrdrysdale
Aug 18, 20251 min read


The WMR, The “Freedom Bill,” and the Future of Local Government in Manitoba
MST Special Zoom Event – July 22, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Central This Is the Most Important Local Government Issue You’ve Never Heard Of — Until Now. This Tuesday, Manitoba Stronger Together invites you to a must-see session with Ken Drysdale , lead author of the National Citizens Inquiry reports, long-time investigative researcher, and one of Canada’s most trusted citizen analysts. With decades of experience exposing systemic failure and advocating for common-sense solutions, Ken wi
kenrdrysdale
Jul 21, 202510 min read


What’s Really Being Taught in Manitoba Schools?
MST Special Zoom Event – June 10, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Central This week’s Stronger Together Tuesday Zoom Call will be unlike any other — we’re coming to you LIVE from Steinbach, Manitoba at The Fog (corner of Hwy 12 and Rd 34N), where we’re gathering in person and broadcasting together with our friends in the Southeast. Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Time: Meal at 5:00 PM | Zoom Call at 6:30 PM CST Location: The Fog, Steinbach MB – 2nd driveway from Hwy 12 Register: Text 20
kenrdrysdale
Jun 9, 20258 min read


Why the Conservative Party Lost: What They Forgot—and Who They Left Behind
The 2025 federal election is over—and once again, the Conservative Party of Canada has failed to seize victory, despite an energized base and a deeply unpopular Liberal government. But why? Was it bad luck, poor polling, or strategic missteps? In this post, we’ll take a hard look at what really went wrong. You Will Not See This Anywhere Else! At the heart of this analysis is a consideration of core conservative values—ranging from fiscal responsibility to gun rights, parental
kenrdrysdale
Apr 29, 202524 min read


A Closer Look at the 2025 PC Manitoba Leadership Vote
First, congratulations to each of the two leadership candidates for participating in a most intense and difficult process, Manitobans owe you a debt of gratitude for your dedication over the past 6 months. We have spent a great deal of time and effort to understand what happened during the leadership election and this post presents the reader with our opinion based on an analysis of the available data. Leadership Vote Rule Changes At a January 2024 special meeting, the PC Pa
kenrdrysdale
Apr 27, 202512 min read


Manitoba Stronger Together Zoom Call
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 6:30 PM Central Time | Live on Zoom Join us tonight for a powerful and wide-ranging Manitoba Stronger Together Zoom meeting as we take a much-needed moment to regroup, recharge, and reconnect! With just days to go before the pivotal Federal Election on April 28 , and the PC Manitoba leadership race closing tonight , we’re diving into key updates, vital reminders, and new tools to keep you informed and empowered. From the fight for local control in
kenrdrysdale
Apr 22, 202516 min read


Understanding "Splitting the Vote" — How to Make Your Vote Count on April 28, 2025
As Canada approaches the federal election on April 28, 2025 , many Canadians find themselves facing a familiar dilemma: Should I vote for the party I truly believe in, or should I vote strategically to prevent a party I don’t support from winning? This is the classic challenge of splitting the vote —and in this blog post, we’ll unpack what that means, how it affects election outcomes, and how you can cast an informed and impactful vote. What Does "Splitting the Vote" Mean? Sp
kenrdrysdale
Apr 15, 20256 min read
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