18 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Neepawa Tourism Green Party candidate wants to be part of supports pool project the solution in Ottawa
By Eoin Devereux
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Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa Green Party candidate Shirley Lambrecht.
to-repair one’s own equipment have been raised,” said Lambrecht. Lambrecht added that she hopes voters have seen the evolution of the party beyond environmentalism,
and review their platform on reconciliation with our indigenous, affordable housing, and comprehensive health and wellness, as a viable option this election.
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The message of the Green Party of Canada has always been strongly tied to the promotion of green policy, specifically environmentalism. Considering the historically negative environmental issues the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa riding dealt with this year, Shirley Lambrecht is optimistic more people are ready to hear that messaging. Lambrecht is the party’s candidate within the constituency for the upcoming election. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Lambrecht’s family roots in Canada actually trace back to the arrival of settlers back in 1640. She noted that she feels some guilt over her family’s connections to settling Canada and its impact on the first nation community, adding, “If I cannot consider myself part of the solution, I am part of the problem. We need to walk courageously, and sometimes painfully, through the Reconciliation process alongside our indigenous family, heal from our past, and move forward in new relationship. As Greens, we are fully committed to walking this path.” While speaking with voters across the riding, Lambrecht noted that people have been very gracious, friendly and helpful. As for what most concerns them, the environment and its impact upon their livelihoods has been a huge talking point. “In particular, many in the agricultural sector are concerned about their livelihoods. In the spring, many were concerned about whether there would be sufficient subsoil moisture to plant their crops. With the hot, dry conditions, the yields are lower, crops are shelling in the field. The fires are a concern to many, both from the destruction caused as well as the respiratory issues caused by breathing smoke-filled air. This is a concern shared across western Canada. Specific issues such as right-
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Kelsey Wilson (centre), member of Neepawa Tourism, presented a cheque to Neepawa councilors Darren Pudlo (left) and Jason Nadeau to be used for the upgrades to the Neepawa pool. Proceeds from the Riverbend Market, held at the end of July, funded the donation of $4,562.
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