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Segarty aims for B.C. Liberal nomination F O R T H E TOW N S M A N
Community leader and business owner Terry Segarty is seeking the nomination for the Liberal MLA
seat. Segarty said his extensive experience in politics, business, and as a community volunteer, puts him in a
unique position to maintain the effective representation we have enjoyed during the term of the current MLA. “I value the work Mr.
tegrity, respect and transparency — provide a strong representative voice for the people of Kootenay East on the issues that matter most.
Bennett did over his political career and thank him for his service,” said Segarty. “If chosen as your BC Liberal candidate, I will — with in-
Terry Segarty
BARRY COULTER PHOTO
Riders are pictured at the start of the East Kootenay Gran Fondo, 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10. The event just keeps getting bigger, with rider attendance up 13 per cent over last year — almost 430 cyclists.
“I am experienced. I am knowledgeable. I can get to work and make an impact right away by focusing 100 per cent of my professional time and energy completely on the role of MLA.” Segarty is the president and chief operating officer of 2 Baker Developments Ltd., Terrim Property Management Ltd., and O’Shea’s Entertainment Inc. Previously, he was the owner, president, and chief operating officer of Birchwood Building Corporation; and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia representing the constituency of Kootenay East.
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Plan to borrow $10 million open for public feedback TREVOR CRAWLEY
Cranbrook city council is forging ahead with a plan to borrow $10 million to fix local roads and underlying infrastructure. However, it’s not offi-
cial yet. Under an Alternative Approval Process, a tool available to municipalities as laid out in the Community Charter, the public now has a chance to submit feedback that
will either move the plan forward or scuttle it. If more than 10 per cent of electors oppose the borrowing, it will not move forward. Conversely, if less than 10 per cent oppose the bor-
rowing, the plan will move forward. A deadline for feedback to city hall has been set for Oct. 31. “During the last election, the message was clear that residents of
Cranbrook wanted their roads fixed,” said Cranbrook Mayor Lee Pratt. “Over the past two years, we have done a substantial amount of roadwork, dedicating nearly $4 million a year to it.
“The addition of $10 million to our continued $4 million will allow us to do some major work on 2nd St. South, as well as other streets badly in need of repair. With this borrowing, we will be
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