2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Stubbs ready to take on Trudeau on the campaign trail own political power to BY JOHN MATHER Lakeland MP Shannon try to win a majority Stubbs said she is ready government.” Stubbs said she felt the for the upcoming election and quickly came election is a waste of out swinging at Prime $500 million of taxpayMinister Justin Trudeau. “One thing that has become glaringly obvious about Justin Trudeau since he became Prime Minister is that he is all about politics, all the time,” said Stubbs in an email Aug. 16. “Only months ago, he claimed he wasn’t interested in pursuing Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs an election, and he has been able to count on the Bloc and ers’ money for no real the NDP to prop up his reason. But, she added, policy and legislative she was ready to take on agenda in Parliament, so the reckless spending his claims about the need Liberals and looked forfor this election are ward to an opportunity baloney. It is clearly just to defeat the Liberals and a pursuit to increase his get them out of govern-
ment. “I hope Canadians in every region won’t give him a pass for plunging the country into this selfish, self-centred election while families and communities struggle with severe drought, forest fires, trying to save their businesses and get back to normal,” Stubbs declared. “Rural communities are struggling with harvest coming up, and families and communities are preparing for kids to get to school after the past challenging year and a half.” She added there may still be health risks from the pandemic for elderly and vulnerable people. Finally she added the situation in Afghanistan is escalating where interpreters and other Afghans who worked with the Canadian Armed Forces against the Taliban for human rights, freedom and
democracy, are now being left behind with their lives and the whole country at risk. “Trudeau’s obvious, cynical grab for powerat-any-cost should trouble everyone,” explained Stubbs. “But unfortu-
nately it isn’t surprising – it is exactly why he has broken almost all of his major promises, and has been embroiled in one ethics scandal and corruption after another.” “We are ready to go in Lakeland, and as always,
I, and our team, will work hard to earn every single vote. I am proud to serve and to represent the people of Lakeland, and hope I can secure their trust and confidence again.”
Four fight it out for Lakeland seat BY JOHN MATHER With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visiting Governor General Mary Simon on Aug. 15 to dissolve parliament and call for a general election Sept. 20, it appears there’s a full slate of candidates to contest the Lakeland seat. The seat is currently held by Conservative Party of Canada member Shannon Stubbs who serves as her party’s critic for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. First elected in the
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2015 general election, Stubbs won her riding again in 2019 with 83.9 percent of the votes, making Canadian history for receiving the highest percentage of votes for a female candidate. Vying against Stubbs for the Lakeland seat this time around are John Turvey for the Liberal Party; Fred Sirett, for the Maverick Party; and Desiree Bissonnette, for the New Democrats. As the election draws nearer the Leader will reach out to all the candidates for interviews and
position statements. We will also keep the public up to date with any all candidate meetings taking place in the riding. The Lakeland riding takes in Bruderheim, Lamont, Chipman, Andrew and Mundare in Lamont County, along with the larger communities of Bonnyville, St. Paul, and the Alberta side of Lloydminster. In 2016 it had a population of 108,451 an increase of 3.7 per cent from 2011.
Bench show entries Exhibitor Tags & Booklets at the Town Office
Noon - 4 pm Entries taken for Bench Show
Saturday, August 21 7:30 am - 9:30 am: Mundare Fire Hall - Breakfast 8 am: Ball Tournament & Concession at Ukraine Park & Victory Park 9:30 am: Parade Assembly - MRC 10:00 am: Polischuk Dedication 10:30 am: Parade 11 am - 4 pm: Mundare Recreation Centre - Viewing Bench Show Exhibits 10 am - 2:30 pm: Library Book Sale 2:00 pm: Library Pat Tompkins Dedication 11 am - 4 pm: Bouncy Houses, Bean Bag Games, Street Market, Open Mic/ DJ, Beer Gardens, Tug of War, Bucket Brigade Challenge & Local Food Vendors
main street street market For Market booking Phone The Town of Mundare (780) 764 - 3929 (tents and table rental available)
parade entries Phone the Town of Mundare or email reception@mundare.ca Sponsored by the Mundare Agricultural Society and the Town of Mundare
