Stolwyk Wins Ward 3 By-Election

There were no shortages of candidates who registered to run in the Ward 3 by-election.

Former Reeve Paul Saindon, former by-law officer David Buck and Richer Rodeo co-founder Patrick Stolwyk campaigned vigorously to fill, what most residents believed, were big shoes.

Stolwyk was elected with more than enough votes to take the seat. In fact, the amount of votes he garnered was almost double of the combined total of his competitors.

Stolwyk, who was instrumental in helping start the Richer Rodeo and built a team that has been recognized for creating Richer’s signature event, also dedicated his volunteer time to a half a dozen other functions such as Canada Day and Christmas in the Park.

He noted that his commitment and dedication to the community for the last 15 years most

Museum Adds Outdoor Furnishings

likely played a part in his victory and that he shared the same concerns as ward residents. He added that he has promised to be approachable.

Stolwyk says he’ll get his feet wet by tackling some initial concerns brought up by residents in the ward.

“We need to try and stream line the development process, look at traffic safety concerns and road repairs,” he explained but admitted these were just a few of the topics he’d like to address.

Stolwyk says he feels honoured and humbled by the support he received and, he added “now I’m ready to get to work.”

Four new picnic tables and 2 new waste bins are set up recently at the Dawson Trail Museum. Three tables are placed in the front and a waste bin and one table and waste bin was placed behind the mural. Thanks to Henry Proteau, Barry Sanderson, Roger Godard. Also a thanks to John Lenton who placed them with his tractor were we wanted them. This took part of a good day to complete.