It was my privilege to photograph Andrew Swan.
I’m excited to tell you that Andrew is seeking the NDP nomination for Winnipeg Centre. With your help, he can be the next Member of Parliament for the heart of Winnipeg!
Winnipeg Centre needs a better MP – someone connected to our community, who will speak up for all of us. Andrew has lived and worked in Winnipeg Centre for the last 28 years, it’s where he and his wife raised their family. For 15 years Andrew has been the MLA for Minto, and has worked hard both on Broadway and on Sargent to be both a strong voice and a friendly face for the West End.
The heart of Winnipeg is an incredibly diverse and wonderful place. But there are serious problems – health care cuts, addictions, crime, rising tuition costs – and we need an MP who will work hard to find solutions and speak up for all of us.
Photography by Michele 
Viking Park – Gimli
I recently headed North to Gimli to Photograph Viking Park. I’ve been to Gimli many times, but have never been to this beautiful little hideaway. It’s tucked away along the banks of Lake Winnipeg. Viking Park includes three gardens with indigenous plants, grasses and flowers. The Troll Storm Garden, Elf Garden, and Breakwater Garden. The Viking statue was first erected in 1967 to mark Canada’s 100th anniversary. My local source told me the statue has moved a few times, but finally found his home here. Innovative Laser Works in Winnipeg hired me to showcase all their amazing metal work. Here’s a few of my favourites.
The lighting wasn’t perfect in the morning for some images, so I hung around until it was overcast. Check out the difference and detail in these images… Also the little troll house at the base of the Viking feet. How cute is that! 
