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Assiniboine College Benefactors

A member’s statement recognizing Russ Edwards and his late wife Edna Edwards, who donated millions of dollars to Assiniboine College in Manitoba to support nursing and agriculture students. The member said the federal government should still invest in the college’s agriculture centre.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Grant Jackson

Conservative
“I want to recognize Russ Edwards and his late wife, Edna Edwards. They have donated millions of dollars to Assiniboine College to help nursing and agriculture students. The federal government still needs to invest in the college's agriculture centre.”
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Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize two remarkable Manitobans who are giving back in Brandon—Souris. Earlier this month, it was announced that the late Mrs. Edna Edwards left a $4-million contribution to the Assiniboine College School of Nursing dedicated to funding research opportunities and financial awards for students. The now Edna Edwards School of Nursing will honour her legacy as a registered psychiatric nurse who was trained at the former Brandon Mental Health Centre, a facility that now forms part of Assiniboine College’s North Hill campus, a truly full-circle moment. The gift was announced by her husband, Mr. Russ Edwards, who is no stranger to Assiniboine College or to Brandon. Just four years ago, Mr. Edwards donated $4 million to create the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment aimed at the college’s vision to build the Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, a project that is still waiting on federal investment, I might add. The Edwards family’s generosity is bringing enhanced educational opportunities closer to home for more Westman students, which is a remarkable legacy for two highly successful leaders in the business and health care sectors. I thank Russ and Edna.

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