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Manitobans can pay respects to late education minister with book of condolences

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Manitoba Education Minister Nello Altomare has died after a battle with cancer. – Jan 15, 2025

Manitobans can pay their respects to Nello Altomare, the province’s former education and early childhood learning minister, by signing a book of condolences at the legislature.

Altomare, 61, died last week after a battle with cancer. The MLA for Winnipeg’s Transcona riding, Altomare, a former school principal, was elected in 2019.

He was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma shortly after being elected, and went on leave from his political duties last October due to ongoing health struggles.

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The province said the book of condolences will remain at the bottom of the legislative building’s grand staircase until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Flags at the legislature will also remain at half-mast until Wednesday.

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