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CC Candidates face tough questions The Cache Creek All Candidates Forum on Nov. 5 was decidedly edgier than the Ashcroft forum, as Cache Creek candidates faced pointed questions about recent Council decisions such as the removal of woodchips from under the new playground at the park and the controversial development permit areas next to the Bonaparte River, to how to increase and support business in town. The question of hiring an Economic Development Officer was repeatedly raised, with some support from candidates Marg Durnin, Martin Dalsin and David Dubois, and firm opposition from John Ranta and Herb Hofer. Ranta’s position was that the Village was doing everything that an EDO would do. He said the Village undertook an economic development study in 2011 and is using that as a guide. “We need to focus on the trucking industry,” he said. “Our geographic location will give us a step up on other locations.” He also talked about his attempts to reach out to industry in other communities to invite them to re-locate in Cache Creek. Durnin said she was all for the trucking industry, but without an EDO and a marketing plan, the message wasn’t getting out on a broad scale to the proper markets. Economic development is a serious issue in Cache Creek, said Martin Dalsin. “We need a professional to get our community growing again,” he said. There is potential with the landfill and the Maggie Mine, but more needs to be done. Herb Hofer disagreed, saying the Village would have to spend $100,000 for an EDO. Meanwhile, he said, the economic development study they had done cost $25,000 and is gathering dust. The candidates were asked how they would work with other local governments. David Dubois said he would work with the TNRD and encourage council to be welcoming and opening. He would extend an invitation to other mayors and chiefs to attend their meetings. Jim Lambert said they should be working more with Ashcroft. They could share infrastructure costs and equipment. Ashcroft Terminal might happen sooner than Maggie Mine, he said, “so we want to keep those lines of communication open.”
On a cold, but sunny day, almost 400 local residents turned out for the annual Remembrance Day services in Ashcroft. Many groups and individuals took part in the ceremony.
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