Winnipeg Free Press Former mayor has overwhelming support in hometown after leaving cabinet following Pallister's divisive remarks By: Malak Abas | Posted: 7:05 PM CDT Friday, Jul. 16, 2021 Last Modified: 7:16 PM CDT Friday, Jul. 16, 2021 | Updates Save to Read Later GLADSTONE — Whatever Eileen Clarke decides, she has plenty of support in her hometown where, it seems, most residents are willing to stand beside her. GLADSTONE — Whatever Eileen Clarke decides, she has plenty of support in her hometown where, it seems, most residents are willing to stand beside her. The Progressive Conservative MLA for Agassiz resigned her cabinet post as Premier Brian Pallister's minister of Indigenous and northern relations a week ago, two days after he ignited a firestorm with remarks defending European settlers' actions both before and after Confederation.