For the record!

Manitoba Government

NEWS RELEASE

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Information Services 29 Legislative Building Winnipeg R3C 0V8

Telephone: (204) 945-3746

Fax: (204) 945-3988

FRANCAIS

November 07, 2001

BOSTROM APPOINTED ACTING DEPUTY MINISTER OF ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS

Premier Gary Doer announced today that long-time civil servant Harvey Bostrom has been appointed Acting Deputy Minister of Aboriginal And Northern Affairs. The appointment is effective immediately.

Bostrom replaces Oliver Boulette who has chosen to pursue opportunities outside the provincial government.

"I would like to thank Mr. Boulette for his record of service to the province and the people of Manitoba and wish him the best in his future pursuits," said Doer.

Bostrom has led the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat (formerly the Native Affairs Secretariat) as its Director since 1990 and was the former MLA for Rupertsland and a former Minister of Renewable Resources and Minister of Co-operative Development.
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P.S. Unfortunately, we were unable to find Mr. Boulette's picture on the internet. If anyone would like to send us a recent photograph we'll post it.

Oliver, do the right thing please immediately call Derryl at 283-4575 to tell him everything you know - not to worry, your anonymity will be guaranteed!