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Voter apathy will crush us
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb Anyone else out there left stunned by Christy Clark’s Liberal Party’s amazing come-from-behind election victory last Tuesday? I am personally thanking the heavens for not biting on some bets, because I would have bet, with … > Read More
Near record low turnout to polls
British Columbia’s 40th provincial election was almost a record-setting affair, but in a bad way. Only 50% of eligible voters turned out at the polls running up to and during the May 14 election, which saw Premier Christy Clark’s Liberal … > Read More
And the election winners are…
It’s a case of the same-old, same old for East Kootenay residents when it comes to representation in the Victoria Legislature. The Christy Clark-led Liberal Party has held onto power in the Victoria Legislature, capturing a majority government victory in … > Read More
Where to cast your vote
The 40th General Election Voting runs from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. MST today, May 14. KOOTENAY EAST Cranbrook – College of the Rockies, Prestige Inn, Eagles Hall Baynes Lake – Baynes Lake Community Club Elko – Elko Community Hall … > Read More
Norma Blissett / NDP – Kootenay East
Election 2013 Norma Blissett’s answers to e-KNOW questions: 1Q. Please provide a brief history of yourself—recent work experience, accomplishments and other things important to you as an individual. A. I’ve lived in Cranbrook for the past 18 years and have … > Read More
Three of six candidates participate in election questionnaire
On May 6, East Kootenay News Online Weekly (e-KNOW) presented each of the candidates in the Columbia River-Revelstoke and Kootenay East ridings with 10 questions. They were provided with a May 12 deadline to file their answers to be a … > Read More
Advance polls open today
Election 2013 Advance polls opened around the province today, giving those who can’t vote on Tuesday, May 14, a chance to make their choice. Advance voting goes to Saturday, May 11. For voters in the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding, advance polls … > Read More
Misquoted
Letter to the Editor With regard to Mr. Mike Delich ‘s letter to the editor concerning the Fernie All- Candidates Forum he is certainly entitled to his opinion of my performance. However, I would like to set the record straight … > Read More
Premier makes stops in Cranbrook and Kimberley
Premier Christy Clark arrived in the East Kootenay yesterday, two weeks before the May 14 provincial election, to make appearances with the two Liberal candidates in the region. She stopped first in Cranbrook and toured Fab-Rite Services Ltd. along with … > Read More
Blissett pleased with NDP Five-Point Forestry Plan
Election 2013 Kootenay East NDP candidate Norma Blissett has high praise for leader Adrian Dix’s announcement April 15 that an NDP government would invest money in the forests of B.C. “As a former forester, I am happy to see my … > Read More
