Second Lac Ste. Anne County Candidates Forum

Second Candidates Forum takes place this evening (Sept 28) in Onoway at the Heritage Centre ( old elementary) school gym. 

Divisions 1, 2 and 3. Moderated by Dale Johnson. If you want to know the candidates platforms, we urge you to attend. Consider what questions you may want responses to and participate in the question and answer segment. 

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DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN LAC STE. ANNE COUNTY

What you need to know in order to vote in the October 16th Municipal Election in the County of Lac Ste Anne

We think that it is very important that everyone exercises their democratic right to vote in this upcoming Municipal Election. It is also important that all voters inform themselves as to what the Voter Identification Requirements are.

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Forum One Full House

Candidates Forum for Division 4, 5 6 and 7

LSARA and the DDRA hosted a Candidates Forum for Divisions 4, 5 ,6 and 7 in Darwell September 26, 2017. The forum was moderated by Terry Slemko and saw a host of candidates participate. In no particular order:

Daryl Friesen                                     Division 4 New Candidate
Steve Hoyda                                       Division 4 New Candidate
Leo Blais                                             Division 5 New Candidate
Joe Blakeman                                     Division 5 New Candidate
Penny Leshenko                                 Division 5 New Candidate
Amy Thiessen-Roy                             Division 5 New Candidate
Terry Nelson                                       Division 6 New Candidate
Larry Daniel                                       Division 7 New Candidate

Of the thirteen candidates running in Divisions 4 though 7, eight of them participated in the forum. The candidates that confirmed their attendance were all provided a copy of the Ten questions prior to the Forum in order to provide informed responses on the questions they would be asked.

LSARA provided ten so that they would have an opportunity to understand some of the questions that potentially could come from the floor. Each candidate responded to the same three questions that were selected.

They each began by introducing themselves and providing somewhat of a glimpse of what each candidate stands for, what they believe in and how they feel they can affect change. The selected questions were then responded to by each candidate and then the floor opened for questions.

There were a number of individuals that did come forward with questions for the candidates and all were provided an opportunity to respond. Many of the issues discussed surrounded communication breakdowns, accountability, taxation to name a few.

The upcoming Forum in Onoway on the 28th of September at 7 PM in the Heritage Center gym ( the old Onoway Elementary School) will host the Candidates from Divisions 1, 2 and 3.

It should be noted that LSARA sent out a communication to all the Candidates running in all Seven Divisions. We set a deadline for their response so that we could ensure that we set up appropriate time lines for the Forums and could ensure that there was ample time for all to participate.

With respect to current council, due to some communications and questions that we received, we actually extended the deadline to accommodate a response. Some of the current council chose not to respond to our invitation.

One indicated that he would not be in attendance as he was attending other forums. There were no other forums scheduled for last night.

One indicated that LSARA was hosting a Rally. So to ensure that there was no miscommunication, and to ensure receipt of the invitation, we sent another email explaining the forum.

One Councillor changed his mind after that email, the rest we heard nothing. So to say that LSARA is not open to working together is not a fair statement. We tried.

Approximately 175 people turned out in Darwell last night to hear what the Candidates had to say. What a fantastic turn from all the four Divisions. They were also people from other Divisions that indicated they choose to participate in both so that they can hear all the candidates. 

This is not only an opportunity for the candidates, it is an opportunity for you, the Ratepayers of Lac Ste Anne County.

Hope to see you there.

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LSAC Candidates Forum 2017 Darwell Hall

September 26th is the first of two LSARA Forums being held. The best way for everyone to get the most out of the candidates Forums is to be engaged in active listening and asking questions.

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LSAC FORUMS CANDIDATES CONFIRMATION

Upcoming LSAC Forums Candidates Confirmation

LSARA is proud to host two forums in the next week. We have invited all incumbents as well as all of the new slate of candidates to these forums. In the interest of ensuring that we maximize the time for each forum and relevancy for each area, we are conducting two.

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LSAC Municipal Election 2017 Candidate Forums

LSAC Municipal Election 2017 

Candidate Forums

A little information for everyone on what you can expect at the Candidates Forums that are being held in Darwell co sponsored by DDRA on the 26th at 7 pm in the Hall for Divisions 4, 5, 6 and 7 and in Onoway on the 28th for Divisions 1, 2 and 3 in the Heritage center ( the old elementary gym) also at 7 pm. 

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CANDIDATES FORUM 2017

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LETS MAKE THIS AN ELECTION TO REMEMBER

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Record Numbers Putting Their Name Forward to Run in the 2017 LSAC October 2017 Election.

It appears that the people, the Ratepayers of Lac Ste Anne County are stepping up in record numbers and putting their name forward to run in the 2017 LSAC October 2017 election.

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Grand Opening and a New Era for LSAC

Grand Opening and a New Era for LSAC

By Chris Yeoman LSARA President
On September 13th , the County of Lac Ste Anne held its official grand opening inviting in the Public with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a BBQ. Although I did not have an opportunity to attend the actual ribbon cutting ceremony, I did have an opportunity to go on a guided tour of the new $12 million dollar facility. 

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LSAC ADMITS MISREPRESENTATION OF LONG TERM DEBT PUBLISHED IN A RECENT ARTICLE

LSAC ADMITS MISREPRESENTATION OF LONG TERM DEBT PUBLISHED IN A RECENT LAC STE. ANNE BULLETIN ARTICLE AND PUBLISHED ON THE LSAC WEB SITE

In the September 11, 2017 Mayerthorpe Freelancer article written by Joseph Quigley, "County admits misstep in debt report" LSAC Admitted that the County misrepresented the "Long Term Debt" in a comparison chart included in the Lac Ste. Anne Bulletin Article and published on the LSAC Web Site called  “Straight Talk About County Finances”.

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Darwell District Recreation Association Registration and Information Tonight

The DDRA ( Darwell District Recreation Association) is hosting a Registration and Information night for local Community Groups. This is to assist the groups to provide information and potentially sign up new members. 2017 marks the third year the DDRA hosts this event. 

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UPDATE Meet the Candidates

LSARA is proud to present 

"MEET THE CANDIDATES"

As the Candidates submit their Bio's to LSARA, we will add them to this Post to inform the Ratepayers who is running and what they stand for. If you are a Candidate please submit your Bio, Picture and which Zone you represent in a "Word File" by email to lsaracares@gmail.com and we will ensure to add it to this Post as they are received.

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No Endorsements

May the Best Candidates Succeed!

While LSARA is actively participating in providing information on the candidates for the upcoming 2017 Election and providing candidate forums, we wish to ensure impartiality.

Several of the candidates are members of LSARA, with some holding Director positions.

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So, I ask you. Who is facilitating rumors? Who is being transparent?

So, I ask you. Who is facilitating rumors? Who is being transparent? 

As we review some of our Articles that we have posted in this last year, we see that some have come full circle. What does that mean? 

Well, the group that is now LSARA petitioned against the new Administration Building. Why did we do that? We did it because we believed (and still do) that much more research, review and consultation was required.

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Update LSAC Administration Building Project Status

LSAC Administration Building 

Project Status Update

LSAC updated their Administration Building Project Status Update on their web site today. Too bad they did not use the "Correct Date"!

Here we have another attempt to avoid the disclosure of the real Issues and what is being done about them.

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Special Concessions for Some LSAC Businesses

Let's talk about the Public Notice that was placed by LSAC Council and Administration in the August 28, 2017 edition. In the notice, they indicate that there are two portions of land, SW-01-57-07W5 and NW 36-06-07W5M that they are considering a "SPECIAL DEAL" on. 

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NEW BUILDERS LIEN $1,356,151.00 Filed By Casman on LSAC Administration Building

GOING TO COURT???

LSARA has been trying to obtain the "STATUS OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING" and we have been told if we want it, we "MUST FOIP IT".  "FOIP IT" we did and 60 DAYS LATER LSAC still has not released the information that we have asked for!!!

It has been 99 DAYS SINCE THE LAST ATTEMPT OF  AN UPDATE TO THE " Latest status reports, budget updates and more." ON THE LSAC WEBSITE!!

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Election 2017 – Last Chance to Save the County

Election 2017 – Last Chance to Save the County

A final appeal to Business, and Home Owners......

Has there been a more important election in the County of Lac Ste Anne, ever?  I doubt it.  During the most recent Information Event the County held in Darwell, Planning Manager Matthew Ferris declared the County as the new RV Recreational County.  I am not aware of another declaration of this type anywhere in Alberta, and for good reason.

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