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pare questions ahead of time, which they posed one-by-one to the candidates, who were given specific timeframes in which to respond. Questions were largely concentrated in the areas of the environment, immigration, farming and economics, and reflected considerable insight on the part of all the young participants.
The day wrapped up with an evening assembly at the Midway Community Hall, moderated by Michael Strukoff. Attendees were keen to learn about candidates’ plans for job creation in the area, health and seniors’ care and small business initiatives. Canadians go to the polls on Monday, Oct. 19.
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Last Thursday proved a busy day for several of the South Okanagan/ West Kootenay federal candidates, seeing them grilled by students and adults alike during three all-candidate forums. The trio of candidates included NDP hopeful Richard Cannings, Liberal Connie Denisiuk and the Green Party’s Samantha Troy. Marshall Neufeld of the Conservatives chose not to attend the forums.
The day began at Greenwood Elementary School, which invited students from its sister schools in Midway, Beaverdell and Rock Creek to join them in a question and answer period introduced by GES teacher Jennifer Eaton and moderated by Midway mayor Randy Kappes. In the afternoon, the event moved to Boundary Central Secondary School, where faculty member Heather Slaney welcomed the group and Kappes again took the helm in moderating the forum. Students had been asked to pre-
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The latest issue of Black Press’ popular lifestyles magazine Route 3 is now available on newsstands and at coffee shops around the region. The cover story by Will Johnson looks at TheLineUp, a live show at Nelson’s Shambhala Hall hosted by Jenna Raider that mixes interviews and performances. It also gives Selkirk College students experience at creating a TV show, as the segments are filmed and posted online. Sheri Regnier recounts the long history of the Trail Times, which turns 120 this year. Founded in 1895 by W.F. Thompson as the Trail Creek News, it has undergone several name and ownership changes but has always been an integral part of the community. Andrew Tripp takes us on a tour of Route 3 through the West Boundary, stopping at historic buildings and sites along the way, including the Lawless ranch, the Schorn house at Bridesville, the McArthur home
in Greenwood, the Rock Creek Hotel, and St. Mary’s Church. Betsy Kline writes about what might be Castlegar’s greatest jewel: Millennium Park, which boasts soccer fields, playground equipment, natural swimming pools, walking paths, and flower beds. The newest addition is the Celgar Pavilion, a multi-use facility featuring a covered picnic area and concession. Trisha Elliott talks to the founder of Sufferfest, the annual race between Nakusp, Kaslo, and New Denver which includes trail runs, mountain biking, cyclocross, and duathlon events. Created six years ago, the event continues to grow. Participants have tripled and there are plans for a new winter triathlon. Finally, Craig Lindsay examines how the first year has gone for the Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agriculture Society’s mobile abattoir since passing inspection. Turns out it has been extremely busy and a boon to local ranchers.
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BCSS students gathered in the school’s gymnasium last Thursday to listen to candidates from the NDP, Liberal and Green Parties respond to questions from the audience. PHOTOS: ANDREW TRIPP
A student teams up with her teacher to pose a question to the panel of candidates during the all-candidates forum at Greenwood Elementary School.
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