news Jackie Tegart declared MLA for Fraser-Nicola Page 1 & 2
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Volume 64 Issue 21
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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BC Liberal, Tegart wins Fraser-Nicola
Preliminary voting results show Tegart with the win at 5,539 votes to incumbent Harry Lali with 4,785 for Fraser-Nicola. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Just after 9:40 p.m., on Tuesday, May 14, Global News called a Liberal government for the province’s 40th general election. In the Fraser-Nicola riding, BC Liberal Jackie Tegart was declared the new MLA. “I knew going in it was going to be tough running against an incumbent who had served for so long,” said Tegart, “but we worked really hard and I have an incredibly awesome team who made it all possible.” Tegart says she is “excited and is very much looking forward to working with the communities” within her riding. She believes in the strength of rural BC communities, “we are resilient,” she said. While speaking on topics of healthcare, education, resources and industry support, Tegart mentions that “sometimes a one size fits all solution doesn’t work,” adding that, “we as rural BC must make those making the rules understand—we need to make sure our voices are heard.” What Jackie Tegart stands for: - source www. jackietegart.ca “Viable Representation: A strong, credible voice in Victoria that understands our regional issues, Strong Communities: Innovative, sustainable job creation and business opportunities,
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Jairo, performer and announcer for the Family Fun Circus thrills the audience with his closing act of “breathing fire” at the May 14 show in Princeton. The Family Fun Circus is owned, operated and performed by the Davenport family in both Canada and the USA.
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