The Manitoba Legislature has wrapped up for the season, and Steinbach MLA is reflecting on a session marked by change and challenges.

Kelvin Goertzen says one of the biggest developments was the election of Obby Khan as the new leader of the Progressive Conservative caucus. He adds that the leadership change brought a fresh start.

“It was exciting for the caucus to start that new era and to settle out the leadership issues and then see the direction that he was going to take us. So, it's only there for the last few weeks as the official opposition leader, but already I think we noticed the new energy and a new tone and it’s great.”

Wildfires across the province were a major focus at the legislature, especially after a provincial emergency was declared. Goertzen says future planning will

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