Ashton points out record rainfall and extreme weather have had a negative effect on communities and the infrastructure they depend on across Northern Manitoba.  She notes the north has had record rainfall and that’s meant that highways like provincial road 280 have washed out, highway 391 has been deeply damaged and other roads including the one to Sherridon have been affected with people left stranded and communities are struggling.  She also noted the provincial governments hiring freeze for civil servants, the cut backs to maintenance of our highways and the neglect of our infrastructure needs have contributed to this situation. She adds the federal government must be part of the solution to invest and restore critical infrastructure now.