MHCA acknowledges it is located on Treaty One land and the homeland of the Metis Nation

Highways budget, economy take centre stage at MHCA Awards Breakfast, AGM

2017 MHCA awards breakfast and AGM

MHCA caps 75th year, celebrating achievements and renewed in its purpose

Getting trade on the road and boosting Manitoba’s economic growth depend on sustained investment in our highways.

That is among the key points that guest speaker Don Leitch will deliver in his address to the MHCA’s Annual General Meeting – Award Breakfast at the RBC Convention Centre on Friday. Leitch is the President of the Manitoba Business Council.

The breakfast, Annual General Meeting and the Chairman’s Gala at the RBC Convention Centre all cap the celebration of the association’s 75th anniversary.

Leitch will layout the foundational items required to attract business and grow Manitoba’s economy: people, power, water and transportation. He assesses the status of each, noting these are the necessities all businesses look for when locating new or expanding their operations in any market.

His address will follow those of MHCA Chair Greg Orbanski and MHCA President Chris Lorenc.

“The MHCA and our industry are respected in our communities and the halls of government because of our members’ dedication and support, because we work together in a principled way and with resolve,” Lorenc says. “Our strong history of accomplishment is our foundation and it will support us in years to come.”

Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler will bring greetings and deliver MI’s construction awards to MHCA members.

In speaking to the MHCA’s priorities for 2019, Lorenc stressed the primary goal is clear.

“Manitoba must see its highways budget rise from the current level of $350 million – a level that not only digs us further into the infrastructure investment deficit, but also acts as a drag on our province’s rate of economic growth.”

The evening Chairman’s Gala will see Orbanski hand over the “gavel” in welcoming Jack Meseyton to the Chair’s position.

“I confidently welcome Jack to the Chair’s role,” Orbanski says. “I am assured of his stewardship in the next two years because of the MHCA’s strength, its many successes and because of its solid history which we will continue to write.”

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Chair’s Gala

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Close to 650pp attended from both industry, government and stakeholder partners.  It was the closing of Nicole Chabot’s two year term as Chair.  Dennis Cruise of Bituminex Paving was welcomed as the new Chair.

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2022 Heavy Santa

December 16, 2022
David Livingstone School

This event was made possible through fundraising at the MHCA Chair’s Gala and Spring Mixer.

104 goodie bags and presents were prepared for the grades 1-4 students at David Livingstone School. 

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Awards Breakfast & Annual General Meeting

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Manitoba Transportation & Infrastructure (MTI) Award Winner

  • Grading – Strilkiwski Contracting Ltd.: PTH 6 Grahamdale
  • Paving – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PTH 83
  • Urban Works – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PA 634 and Bituminous Pavement PTH 5
  • Special Projects – Mekhana Development Corp/Arnason Industries Ltd: Theresa Point Airport
  • Major Structures – D. Steele Construction: Bridge Replacement over the Red River Floodway on PTH 59N
  • Minor Structures – Moncrief Construction Ltd.: Reinforced concrete box culvert on PTH 5
  • Water Management – Brunet Ltd.: Flood response, Morris ring dike closure

200 members and guests gathered to hear greetings from Premier Heather Stefanson and the newly elected Mayor of Winnipeg, Scott Gillingham. Hon. Doyle Piwniuk, Minister, Manitoba Infrastructure, handed out the MTI Awards.

31 companies were recognized for their milestone membership commitments.

Matthew Neziol, of Bayview Construction, received the Safety Leader Award.

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