We are fortunate to have the Chamber of Commerce sponsoring an election forum tomorrow (October 13) that gives Peace River residents the opportunity to hear from all the mayor and councillor candidates. The event is at the Sawridge Inn & Convention Centre (thanks to the Sawridge for donating the space) and will start right at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30).
Candidates draw lots for speaking order. Mayoralty candidates Iris Callioux and Lorne Mann will each have five minutes to present themselves to the audience. Then candidates for councillor (Ayre-Jaschke, Darling, George, Grimmelt, Lafontaine, Laurin, Milligan, Needham and Tarpey) each have three minutes. Following a 15 minute break and a Q&A period, each candidate has time to sum up (3 minutes per candidate for mayor and 1 minute per councillor).
The formal portion is over by 10:00, with time for candidates and audience members to chat afterwards. I hope there will be a big turnout and lots of questions and that help each of us elaborate--three minutes is an awfully short time to capture the essence of who we are, what we stand for, and what we want to accomplish. But it also encourages us concisely capture what we think is most important to get across. Should be an interesting night--please plan to attend if you are a Peace River resident!
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Unofficial Nomination Results: An election in the Town of Peace River
The unofficial results (nominees have 24 hours to reconsider) have us with two candidates for Mayor and nine for councillor (3 incumbents and 6 newcomers). That means we've got an election, which is great news for the Town!
Next step is to get those voters out for the advanced polls (October 12 & 15) and on October 18.
Next step is to get those voters out for the advanced polls (October 12 & 15) and on October 18.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Federal Election: Get Out and Vote!
Polls are open today from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM so if you didn't vote during the advance poll, be sure to get out today.
Many people will have received a card in the mail sometime ago with their polling station information (mine is the Senior's Drop-in).
The Elections Canada website is very busy this morning, but you can try it.
The local Elections Canada office is at 9509-100 Avenue, Peace River. The phone number is 1-866-497-8892.
Many people will have received a card in the mail sometime ago with their polling station information (mine is the Senior's Drop-in).
The Elections Canada website is very busy this morning, but you can try it.
The local Elections Canada office is at 9509-100 Avenue, Peace River. The phone number is 1-866-497-8892.
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