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Updates from Finance Minister/MLA Katrine Conroy

Dear Neighbours, Friends and Community Members, As we welcome the new year, I hope you all enjoyed a happy and restful holiday, and your 2023 is off to a good start. As your BC government, we’re continuing to tackle the issues affecting British Columbians most. Alongside our new Premier, David Eby, we’re working hard on issues...

OP/ED: New Year's reflection by Premier David Eby

“The end of one year and the beginning of a new one is a chance to reflect and an opportunity to set new goals to shape a better future – for ourselves, our families and our entire province. “I am honoured to celebrate with you the successes of the past year, including the remarkable economic recovery in our province as we ...

Minister/MLA Katrine Conroy Dec. 23 update

Dear Neighbours, Friends and Community Members, As our community celebrates with the people that are most special to them, I want to extend my best wishes to you all for a very safe and happy holiday season. Many parts of the province are experiencing colder than usual weather, so I also want to...

Cabinet Minister Katrine Conroy: Dec. 16 Newsletter

Dear Neighbours, Friends and Community Members, We know that costs are adding up for British Columbians, especially with the holiday season now upon us. Your provincial government is committed to making life more affordable, and that includes keeping your car insurance rates low. This week our government announced a two...

New premier to be sworn in Nov. 18

David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia’s 37th premier by Lt. Gov. Janet Austin on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. The ceremony will take place at Government House. Timing and other details for media will be provided in the coming days. The November break of the fall legislative session will be extended leading up to the...

Rossland, Castlegar, Selkirk reps on new forestry council

The Province has convened a new advisory council in support of forestry workers and communities. “As someone who has worked in forestry and lives in a forestry community, I know personally how vital the sector is for our province,” said Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests. “It is a foundation of the B.C. economy, providing ...

Council Candidate (Warfield) Jaimie Gage - in his own words

This isn’t my first rodeo. I ran for counsellor in the last election because I felt I needed to know what was going on. Rumours abounded. Answers were not forthcoming and I thought voters would also want to know. They didn’t, I lost. This time I am running because I feel we need to get involved. We all need to get involved ...

Incumbent Council Candidate (Warfield) Arlene Parkinson

I am retired, married with 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren.  We have lived in Warfield since 1978.  I served 3 terms on the Village of Warfield Council from 1990 to 1999.  After retiring from Local Government I worked as the secretary treasurer for the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments until 2016 when I...

Mayoral Candidate (Warfield) Frank Marino - in his own words

My name is Frank Marino and I’m running for Mayor of Warfield. I was born and raised in Trail, moved away several times, and always came back. My wife Betty Anne and I have lived in Warfield for 23 years and raised our three children in the community. Betty Anne’s family has lived in Warfield for over 100 years. Warfiled is...

Council Candidate (Warfield) Carolyn Amantea - in her own words

As a 16-year resident of Warfield, I am looking forward to serving our community as a member of council. I am running this year because I believe that I have the skills, motivation and connections to continue the work of our outgoing government and ensure that Warfield is a safe, thriving and vibrant community in which to...