The cupboards are bare, but the PC party's ready to fill them. That's from Ralph Eichler after a landslide victory for the PC party last night in both the province as well as the constituency of Lakeside, regaining him his seat in the Manitoba Legislature. Eichler says Manitobans sounded a clear note.

"Well, it's exciting times. Manitobans have spoken loud and clear that it's time for change. We feel as a PC party that we're ready to take that opportunity and take that challenge. We know the cupboards are bare but we want to fill those cupboards back up."

He adds the province has a great window of opportunity.

"This is an opportunity for all Manitobans to step up, help us, and give us what we need to have the tools to make the right decisions, base those upon consultation in collaboration with what's best for Manitobans. We're so honoured to be able to have that opportunity. Exciting times, exciting night, with quite a party going on here at Canad Inns, Polo Park. So, we're just elated with the way things are coming together."

Eichler thanks his volunteers and family in helping him and his party.