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Federal Conservative Party candidate forum in Edson
by Cassie Kushniruk
In light of the upcoming vote on a
Federal Conservative Party
Representative for Yellowhead Riding,
a public forum was held at the Red
Brick Arts Centre on October 4 where
community members had the
opportunity to listen to ideas proposed
by the five candidates and ask
questions.
The successful contestant will
become the Conservative
Representative for MP of the riding
during the upcoming federal election.
Parkland County resident Kathy
Rondeau was one of the five
candidates in attendance, who, in her
opening statement, mentioned her love
for getting out into communities,
communicating with residents, and
listening to everyone's concerns and
ideas in order to come up with
solutions to address current issues.
As a lawyer, avid volunteer, second
lieutenant in the army reserves, and
former Mayor of Drayton Valley,
candidate Glenn McLean “values
public service”. During his campaign, During a conservative candidate forum for the Yellowhead Riding on October 4 at the Red Brick Arts Centre, Yellowhead County
McLean advocated for industry in the Mayor Gerald Soroka spoke about his ideas as to what he would be able bring to the table if voted as Member of Parliament. photo
Yellowhead Riding to have better Cassie Kushniruk
market access and fair commodity
prices, and also encouraged tax This issue was one of Soroka's provide equal programs and services think that we're in those extreme times
fairness. “I want to help create a better primary concerns advocated for their public. “How do you feel right now.”
understanding of what our region and throughout his campaign, and to about the equalization formula and “For a pipeline that was approved in
province means to the success of the answer he first explained the changing that system since Alberta has November of 2016 to the fiasco that
rest of Canada,” he stated. difference between personal and been given the 'dirty end of the boot' in we have today, if the government of
Candidate Gerald Soroka then property crime. “If its property crime, this process?” the attendant asked. the day would have actually had the
introduced himself mentioning his you almost can't stop them with the Soroka stated that he has “very big ability to push it through, there
extensive experience serving in laws that we have currently,” he said. concerns about equalization payments” wouldn't have been this fiasco
government, including his term as a “Personal crime though is where for the reason that money is being currently have,” Soroka said in answer
Division Counsellor in Evansburg, and they've broken into your house or are transferred to other provinces that fail to the question.
his terms as Yellowhead County threatening your life, and as long as to create efficiencies in services. Additionally with Bill 69 coming
Mayor since 2007. “I have the political you use reasonable force you can “They know they're going to get so forward, Soroka stated, “They're
experience and the abilities to move interfere or stop them.” However, much money each year, so they don't basically going to drive away any
your issues forward,” he said. Soroka mentioned that if the victim have to create a better economy…as other type of large industrial
Over the years, candidate Kelly manages to knock out the intruder yet long as they're at the bottom of the development in the oil industry. That's
Jensen has become a reserved officer continues to hit them, the victim would list,” Soroka explained. Soroka added why we need to stop these multi-level
of the Canadian Forces, is a current be charged instead of the intruder. that another problem comes into effect regulations and consolations and get
employee with the Yellowhead County, “They're basically protecting the when money is being taken away from back to a simpler time,” he said.
and works for the Yellowhead County criminals instead of the victims,” said one province and given to another. Soroka clarified that he was not
Fire Department in the special Soroka. “We need to start changing our “Anytime a province is deemed a implying that the environment was not
operations group. “In my work, I've laws to make sure that the criminals 'have' province, they are also in need extremely important, but that Canada
learned to listen effectively and to are held accountable and they are not of all the core services (road, water, already has one of highest levels of
access information and make letting them off.” sewer, etc.),” he said.“We're giving environmental regulation that is
decisions,” he said. “I want to apply Rondeau stated that crime comes in money away where we need it second to none in the world.
those skills for you in Ottawa for your “cycles of high and low”, and one of desperately to build and maintain the After all questions had been asked,
benefit.” the things that drives this is the state of services we provide.” candidates brought the forum to an end
Final candidate Robert Duiker the economy. “We need to get our McLean stated that he would fully with their closing statements.
expressed his lamentation towards the economy back into order, and pipelines support a review of the equalization In order to be named the
fact that the skills and attributes are a big thing trying to advocate for formula. “Over the last three years conservative candidate, the contestant
required to be a good politician are not that,” she said. roughly in Alberta, most of our must receive more than 50% of the
the same as the skills required to Peers resident, Jane Elzinga, then communities have suffered dearly,” he votes to win. Voters will receive
become one. “One thing I've learned asked what more can be done to said. “Equalization is a federal ballots with the five names of the
over the past year while engaging in support the family unit across Canada. program whereby they collect taxes candidates and will be asked to
this campaign is that I'm not a great “Family is the strong foundation of from amongst all provinces and numerically rank their choice. If no
politician,” he said. “Don't get me Canadian culture,” Duiker replied. “I distribute them according to this odd one receives 50% after the first vote,
wrong, I think I'll make a very capable think that's something we're forgetting. formula. Some provinces benefit the candidate who received the least
and energetic Member of Parliament, There are things we can do to make greatly, where ours do not benefit at amount of votes or who fails to get at
but I don't enjoy the self-promotion. I life easier for families financially with all.” least 10% will be dropped from the
feel that the systems destine us to have the tax structure and we should look at Cheryl McNeil from the Parkland contest, and the ballot will be
a House of Commons full of sales all of that.” County then asked candidates about recalculated based on the next choices.
people when…what we need is a When talking about supporting their ideas on how to expedite The process will continue until one
reputation, not a sales pitch.” families in different communities, pipelines. candidate has received more than 50%
After the opening statements from McLean stated that safety and security “On Trans Mountain, if I were in of the votes.
the five candidates, the floor opened measures are what comes to his mind. charge right now, I would use the Voting will begin on October 11 and
for questions. To promote this, he suggested creating notwithstanding clause (Section 33 of will run through October 12-13 in
“What are you going to do for me to a stronger economy through building Canadian Charter of Rights and various communities throughout the
have the ability to protect my personal pipelines and enhancing RCMP Freedoms) to make that thing happen,” Yellowhead Riding. Results are
property?” one attendant asked. resources, both in dollars and Duiker answered. However, he then expected around 9-9:30 pm on the
Up first to answer was Jensen, who personnel. “The federal government stated his opinion that Energy East was October 13.
complimented the RCMP for their does have a role in protecting families, of a higher priority because “it's In Edson, voting will take place on
work with their Harm Reduction Unit. and they can do that by allocating required for us to become self- October 13, from 4:30-7:30 pm at the
“One of the things they do is they keep funds to the province and to sufficient in oil.” Galloway Station Museum. The
tabs on people that have court-ordered municipalities to properly administer,” Candidate Rhondeau suggested the nomination vote in Drayton Valley will
curfews and make sure that they are he added. usage of Section 92(10) of the be Friday, October 12 from 5:30pm to
where they're supposed to be,” Jensen The next question concerned Constitution Act of 1867 to declare 8:30pm at the Legion Branch 269. The
explained. “That actually keeps those equalization payments, which are a pipeline advancement as a major nomination vote in Wabamun will be
people home so they're not out transfer of funds by the federal project for the greater good of Canada. Saturday, October 13 from 10:00am to
committing crimes.” government to less affluent provinces “We had to do that in order to get the 1:00pm at the Jubilee Hall, 5132.
to ensure that all provinces are able to railroads built in Canada,” she said. “I
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Federal Conservative Party candidate forum in Edson
by Cassie Kushniruk
In light of the upcoming vote on a
Federal Conservative Party
Representative for Yellowhead Riding,
a public forum was held at the Red
Brick Arts Centre on October 4 where
community members had the
opportunity to listen to ideas proposed
by the five candidates and ask
questions.
The successful contestant will
become the Conservative
Representative for MP of the riding
during the upcoming federal election.
Parkland County resident Kathy
Rondeau was one of the five
candidates in attendance, who, in her
opening statement, mentioned her love
for getting out into communities,
communicating with residents, and
listening to everyone's concerns and
ideas in order to come up with
solutions to address current issues.
As a lawyer, avid volunteer, second
lieutenant in the army reserves, and
former Mayor of Drayton Valley,
candidate Glenn McLean “values
public service”. During his campaign, During a conservative candidate forum for the Yellowhead Riding on October 4 at the Red Brick Arts Centre, Yellowhead County
McLean advocated for industry in the Mayor Gerald Soroka spoke about his ideas as to what he would be able bring to the table if voted as Member of Parliament. photo
Yellowhead Riding to have better Cassie Kushniruk
market access and fair commodity
prices, and also encouraged tax This issue was one of Soroka's provide equal programs and services think that we're in those extreme times
fairness. “I want to help create a better primary concerns advocated for their public. “How do you feel right now.”
understanding of what our region and throughout his campaign, and to about the equalization formula and “For a pipeline that was approved in
province means to the success of the answer he first explained the changing that system since Alberta has November of 2016 to the fiasco that
rest of Canada,” he stated. difference between personal and been given the 'dirty end of the boot' in we have today, if the government of
Candidate Gerald Soroka then property crime. “If its property crime, this process?” the attendant asked. the day would have actually had the
introduced himself mentioning his you almost can't stop them with the Soroka stated that he has “very big ability to push it through, there
extensive experience serving in laws that we have currently,” he said. concerns about equalization payments” wouldn't have been this fiasco
government, including his term as a “Personal crime though is where for the reason that money is being currently have,” Soroka said in answer
Division Counsellor in Evansburg, and they've broken into your house or are transferred to other provinces that fail to the question.
his terms as Yellowhead County threatening your life, and as long as to create efficiencies in services. Additionally with Bill 69 coming
Mayor since 2007. “I have the political you use reasonable force you can “They know they're going to get so forward, Soroka stated, “They're
experience and the abilities to move interfere or stop them.” However, much money each year, so they don't basically going to drive away any
your issues forward,” he said. Soroka mentioned that if the victim have to create a better economy…as other type of large industrial
Over the years, candidate Kelly manages to knock out the intruder yet long as they're at the bottom of the development in the oil industry. That's
Jensen has become a reserved officer continues to hit them, the victim would list,” Soroka explained. Soroka added why we need to stop these multi-level
of the Canadian Forces, is a current be charged instead of the intruder. that another problem comes into effect regulations and consolations and get
employee with the Yellowhead County, “They're basically protecting the when money is being taken away from back to a simpler time,” he said.
and works for the Yellowhead County criminals instead of the victims,” said one province and given to another. Soroka clarified that he was not
Fire Department in the special Soroka. “We need to start changing our “Anytime a province is deemed a implying that the environment was not
operations group. “In my work, I've laws to make sure that the criminals 'have' province, they are also in need extremely important, but that Canada
learned to listen effectively and to are held accountable and they are not of all the core services (road, water, already has one of highest levels of
access information and make letting them off.” sewer, etc.),” he said.“We're giving environmental regulation that is
decisions,” he said. “I want to apply Rondeau stated that crime comes in money away where we need it second to none in the world.
those skills for you in Ottawa for your “cycles of high and low”, and one of desperately to build and maintain the After all questions had been asked,
benefit.” the things that drives this is the state of services we provide.” candidates brought the forum to an end
Final candidate Robert Duiker the economy. “We need to get our McLean stated that he would fully with their closing statements.
expressed his lamentation towards the economy back into order, and pipelines support a review of the equalization In order to be named the
fact that the skills and attributes are a big thing trying to advocate for formula. “Over the last three years conservative candidate, the contestant
required to be a good politician are not that,” she said. roughly in Alberta, most of our must receive more than 50% of the
the same as the skills required to Peers resident, Jane Elzinga, then communities have suffered dearly,” he votes to win. Voters will receive
become one. “One thing I've learned asked what more can be done to said. “Equalization is a federal ballots with the five names of the
over the past year while engaging in support the family unit across Canada. program whereby they collect taxes candidates and will be asked to
this campaign is that I'm not a great “Family is the strong foundation of from amongst all provinces and numerically rank their choice. If no
politician,” he said. “Don't get me Canadian culture,” Duiker replied. “I distribute them according to this odd one receives 50% after the first vote,
wrong, I think I'll make a very capable think that's something we're forgetting. formula. Some provinces benefit the candidate who received the least
and energetic Member of Parliament, There are things we can do to make greatly, where ours do not benefit at amount of votes or who fails to get at
but I don't enjoy the self-promotion. I life easier for families financially with all.” least 10% will be dropped from the
feel that the systems destine us to have the tax structure and we should look at Cheryl McNeil from the Parkland contest, and the ballot will be
a House of Commons full of sales all of that.” County then asked candidates about recalculated based on the next choices.
people when…what we need is a When talking about supporting their ideas on how to expedite The process will continue until one
reputation, not a sales pitch.” families in different communities, pipelines. candidate has received more than 50%
After the opening statements from McLean stated that safety and security “On Trans Mountain, if I were in of the votes.
the five candidates, the floor opened measures are what comes to his mind. charge right now, I would use the Voting will begin on October 11 and
for questions. To promote this, he suggested creating notwithstanding clause (Section 33 of will run through October 12-13 in
“What are you going to do for me to a stronger economy through building Canadian Charter of Rights and various communities throughout the
have the ability to protect my personal pipelines and enhancing RCMP Freedoms) to make that thing happen,” Yellowhead Riding. Results are
property?” one attendant asked. resources, both in dollars and Duiker answered. However, he then expected around 9-9:30 pm on the
Up first to answer was Jensen, who personnel. “The federal government stated his opinion that Energy East was October 13.
complimented the RCMP for their does have a role in protecting families, of a higher priority because “it's In Edson, voting will take place on
work with their Harm Reduction Unit. and they can do that by allocating required for us to become self- October 13, from 4:30-7:30 pm at the
“One of the things they do is they keep funds to the province and to sufficient in oil.” Galloway Station Museum. The
tabs on people that have court-ordered municipalities to properly administer,” Candidate Rhondeau suggested the nomination vote in Drayton Valley will
curfews and make sure that they are he added. usage of Section 92(10) of the be Friday, October 12 from 5:30pm to
where they're supposed to be,” Jensen The next question concerned Constitution Act of 1867 to declare 8:30pm at the Legion Branch 269. The
explained. “That actually keeps those equalization payments, which are a pipeline advancement as a major nomination vote in Wabamun will be
people home so they're not out transfer of funds by the federal project for the greater good of Canada. Saturday, October 13 from 10:00am to
committing crimes.” government to less affluent provinces “We had to do that in order to get the 1:00pm at the Jubilee Hall, 5132.
to ensure that all provinces are able to railroads built in Canada,” she said. “I
