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Volume 66, No. 37
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Incumbents preparing for Nov. 15 municipal election Toyota running, Gadicke not running, Graham moving, Kettle undecided BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff
annual Santa Claus Parade was in jeopardy because the event will no longer be covered by Town of Creston liability insurance.
Creston Valley voters can expect to see some familiar names when they step into the ballot booth on Nov. 15. Creston Mayor Ron Toyota and two of the three local Regional District of Central Kootenay directors have confirmed their intention to seek re-election. Only one town councillor, Judy Gadicke, has stated she will not run in an election that will see local government representatives elected to four-year terms instead of the traditional three. The change is intended to bring local government elections in line with provincial elections and is a cost-saving move. Gadicke, who topped the polls in her two election wins, said her priorities have shifted.
See CHAMBER, page 3
See ELECTION, page 5
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NoW SHoWiNG — Wynndel artist Sandy Kunze posed on the opening day of her art show in Calgary's Midtowne Gallery on Saturday. Her display of acrylic paintings runs through September 27.
Chamber resolves issues with RDCK BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff
Two potential areas of dispute between the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce and local governments were
resolved amicably at the Sept. 3 Creston Valley Services Committee meting. With the chamber now receiving funding directed through the Regional District of Central Kootenay, executive director Jim Jacobsen reported that the
Reunion will honour Tak Toyota Page 3
Nufloors celebrating 30 years Page 14
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