Walter Weir retained Evans in these positions when he replaced Roblin as Premier in 1967. As Treasurer, Evans suggested separating capital from operating in the budget. The Progressive Conservatives were defeated in the 1969 provincial election, and Evans lost his seat to Cy Gonick of the New Democratic Party by 273 votes in the redistributed riding of Crescentwood. He did not seek a return to provincial office after this time. References 1907 births 1987 deaths Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba MLAs Officers of the Order of the British Empire Members of the Executive Council of Manitoba Finance ministers of Manitoba