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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
35th Annual Wild Goose Chase
Record heat for the 35th annual Wild Goose Chase in Vanderhoof Sunday, May 5th, 2013. More on page 3. Submitted
All Candidates Forum in Vanderhoof The Nechako Lakes All Candidates Forum was held on Wed. May 1st at the NVSS Small Auditorium in Vanderhoof. Tom Bulmer was the moderator. The candidates were asked to state how the forum went for them and some of their opinions. Below are their answers: Dan Brooks - B.C. Conservatives “It was an incredible debate the room was packed with conser-
vative voters looking for change. Over the course of the evening, John Rustad’s weak excuses for the past eight years were no match for my strong voice for Nechako Lakes as I stood up for local residents and northern communities. It has become evident that Nechako Lakes will be voting for change on May 14, and that clearly means the contest now is between myself and the NDP’s Sussanne Skidmore-Hewlett.”
John Rustad - B.C. Liberals “The choice is clear. This is a critical time for B.C. One where we have an opportunity to become debt free and move forward with balanced budgets. I worked hard to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in projects for Nechako Lakes. I ask for your support to continue the work of securing our future and building a strong economy”. Continued on page 5
Pregnant woman killed in ATV crash Saturday, at approximately 3:15 p.m., the Vanderhoof RCMP were called to a single motor vehicle incident involving an ATV in the Cluculz Lake area, on Jardine Road. Preliminary investigation shows that the lone female rider was attempting to negotiate a turn in order to turn around but the quad tipped over and she was fatally injured. The 28-year-old woman, who was six months pregnant, was transported to the St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof where she succumbed to her injuries. The BC Coroners Services will now be handling this investigation.