"The local MHA’s have really let the region down. People are in shock from the first wave of cuts announced by this government and are nervous about what cuts will be coming next. The local Progressive Conservative members have been silent willing accomplices to these decisions.

"For example, last fall Jim Hodder told the Georgian newspaper that ‘As far as Abitibi is concerned, I’m convinced the (hydro) increase is going to be a body blow to the operation’. However, we have not heard a peep from him now that hydro has been given permission to hike rates. Has he changed his position?

"Danny Williams took advantage of concerns about the Stephenville Mill’s wood supply during last fall’s election campaign. He and his candidates visited the mill gates and promised a quick resolution to the wood supply issue. Here we are, nearly ten months later with no answers and no security for the future.

"The Liberal government invested in Stephenville. Funds were committed for a new regional hospital over a 10 year period to ensure its construction. Today, the Williams government wants to decrease services at the facility less than a year after it officially opened. This is in addition to the possibility of closing clinics in Doyles, Jefferies, St. George’s and the Port Au Port Peninsula.

"What is the future of the Provincial College Headquarters now that government is asking for significant savings from the public college system? This government has already turned its back on the Stephenville Airport and Joan Burke has closed Human Resources offices in Stephenville Crossing and Lourdes. What will be next on this government’s slash and burn agenda?

"Are the people of Bay St. George better off after 10 months of this right-wing Progressive Conservative government? Voters have every right to feel let down and misled."

Grimes and the Liberal Caucus are holding meetings on the West Coat over the weekend. He will be in Stephenville for meetings on Friday morning.