Tonite was the PC Manitoba Spring Dinner and Campaign Launch! What a terrific evening! Well over 800 people packed the Victoria Inn, cheering and chanting for our incredible team led by Hugh McFadyen! It was a great night full of inspired speeches, previews of a couple of the new television ads, and lots of networking opportunities. The highlight for me was when my friend Kenny Daodu (candidate for Minto) introduced our leader. Kenny delivered a passionate speech and led the packed house in an African cheer for the leader, the team and all the supporters. It was a beautiful thing to see! So the night was a great success, raising some much needed funds and inspiring the entire team!

Earlier today I was on CJOB along with Erin Selby (NDP) and Selina Beiber (Liberal). Richard Cloutier is doing a series of three pieces with us - calling us the "Dragon Slayers" The first was today - mostly focussed on getting to know us. The second will be in about 10 days and the third just before the election. I was delighted to hear that Richard thinks I'm going to win my seat and become the MLA for Riel! He opted not to offer to buy me dinner if I win (as he did for Selina and Erin) and instead offered merely a coffee. Don't worry Richard - when I win I will buy YOU dinner!

Tomorrow the "Trudy-mobile" will be ready - all decalled up with picture and logo. Watch for it running around throughout Riel - and when you spot it - give me a honk and a wave! And remember, we cannot win the election without a lot of volunteer hours and financial donations! If you have some time to spare - please drop me a line at trudy@trudyturner.ca with your availability - we'll make sure you are kept busy doing whatever you like to do - phoning, door knocking, office work - we have it all!

Thanks for dropping by. I am really looking forward to the next 27 days - culminating in a fabulous victory party! Hang on folks - here we go!!