Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
May 12th citizens of British Columbia head to the polls. Thanks to the efforts of Fairmont Business Association President, Lloyd Wilder, two of our local candidates stopped by to indulge voters from Fairmont to Canal Flats in a little Q and A.
The candidates drew a crowd of about 30 people, and despite the issues currently [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
The Candidates Forum to be held at the Lodge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort at noon on April 16th is now down to two.
Incumbent, NDP candidate, Norm McDonald and Liberal candidate Mark McKee will be in attendance to address our questions and concerns, the questions and concerns of voters from Fairmont to Canal Flats.
Thanks to [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
I can hardly believe that Spring has sprung! Meetings, courses, public consultations and related work have meant the winter has flown by. Here’s a recap of a few items of interest: In light of our collective love of the outdoors and our Valley, I encourage Fairmont residents to review the proposed plan for new parks and [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
To better prepare those of us who will be voting in the impending provincial election on May 12, the Fairmont Business Association has organized a meeting with the candidates.
On Thursday, April 16th Fairmont voters are invited to The Lodge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for a light lunch as well as an opportunity to pose [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
In an attempt to cut costs, Tembec has asked The Village of Canal Flats to modestly reduce its tax rate for 2009.
The mill currently pays $54,509 to the council in rates, which they consider too high compared to other classes such as residential and business.
“We indeed made a request for a modest tax reduction to [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Apparently he’s been coined in some circles, ‘A Thinking Woman’s Crumpet’. Oh my.
So the Liberals have a new, potentially viable leader… they could have saved themselves time, not to mention this last election, and just elected him at the last Leadership Convention to begin with.
Although… while he’s a far cry from Celine- I mean, Stephane- [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Perhaps I’m just cranky, choosing to engage in an herbal detox during these, the early stages of the Christmas party season, but to my colleagues, friends and neighbors, I ask, “Have you failed to notice that our Prime Minister Harper is a petty, vengeful… jerk?
It seems, as evidenced by how many anti-coallition petitions I’ve been [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
The time is passing quickly before you have to place your ‘X’ on the ballot, casting your decision for who will be our new RDEK representative. Area F is huge. We are in the midst of tremendous growth and change. Consider carefully….
Oh… and the November Issue, complete with candidate interviews, is HERE!
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Please find below a list of the various principals involved when writing your letters regarding bridge or any other transportation related issues:
Honorable Kevin Falcon
Minister of Transportation
Room 306, Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC V8V 1X4
Kevin Richter
Regional Director, Southern Interior District
Ministry of Transportation
447 Columbia Street
Kamloops, BC V1C 2T3
Jack Bennetto
Rocky Mountain District Manager
Ministry of Transportation
129-10th Ave South
Cranbrook, BC V1C 2N1
Kelly [...]
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