History was made on Saturday when Heather Stefanson was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba and with it, she became the first female Premier of the province.
Stefanson won by 363 votes over former MP, Shelly Glover.
Brad Michaleski is the MLA for Dauphin and he says Stefanson being named Premier is a great thing for the province.
"I think it's great. I've had the chance to work with her for five years now," said Michaleski. "She's always been a help to me and she has a ton of experience. Any issues that have come up regarding the Dauphin region, she's been there for us."
In 2016, Stefanson was appointed as Manitoba’s Deputy Premier and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General. In 2018, she became Minister of Families, in addition to her role as Deputy Premier. Earlier this year, she was given the position of Manitoba Health and assumed the role of Deputy Premier removed in place of Kelvin Goertzen, who filled in after the resignation of former premier Brian Pallister.
Michaleski also added that he believes Stefanson will do great things for the province.
"The help that she has provided us and the guidance, it's been great," said Michaleski. "She has always had a ton of consideration for our area. I absolutely believe she is more than capable to lead Manitoba."
