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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Gearing up for the Election


Inside the NDP office
As May 14th draws closer the candidate offices are busy places.  In Norma Blissett’s office, volunteers man the phones daily from 9:00am ‘til 8:00pm.

Throughout the Province many volunteer hours are being contributed to help and encourage voting citizens to become informed of issues relevant to their daily lives.
Just some of the memorabilia and goodies for auction at Blissett's fundraiser
There have been fund raisers to organise, auctions to administer and enjoy, forums to plan for and people to talk to.
The Fernie Community Centre held the first of four community forums on Wednesday night. With approximately 70 people in attendance.  Both candidates, Norma Blissett (NDP) and Bill Bennett (LIB) were able to clarify their positions on issues important to local concerns in the Elk Valley.

 Submitted questions were asked by the moderator and each candidate was given 1.5 minutes to provide a response. The questions were wide ranging including the legalization of marijuana, the temporary foreign workers program, affordable housing, enhancing the education system, and how to attract investment to the East Kootenays. The diversity of answers provided a clear understanding of both the candidates priorities and those of their respective parties.
Norma Blissett and son Matthew enjoying the proceedings,
Chris Johns in the background
The Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Forum is being held in Cranbrook on May 1. If interested in tickets please contact the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce at 250-426-5914.
The Public Forum for Cranbrook will be held at the College of the Rockies at 7:00pm Wednesday May 1st. with Liberal candidate Bill Bennett and NDP candidate Norma Blissett.
Alex emceeing, Ann Edwards in the foreground
Election volunteers with candidates Michelle Mungall and Norma Blissett
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  1. UnknownJuly 9, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Hi,
    "The questions were wide ranging including the legalization of marijuana, the temporary foreign workers program, affordable housing, enhancing the education system, and how to attract investment to the East Kootenays. The diversity of answers provided a clear understanding of both the candidates priorities and those of their respective parties."

    What was Bill Bennett's response about Marijuana?
    Thanks,
    Sam

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