TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
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Annika Ackermann, Marielle Ackermann and Sydney Wilson (Yvonne Keyser in the far background) hiking on the ridge to Mt TeePee as part of their training in the summer. Hiking, running, biking, roller skiing and strength training has kept them in shape and ready for this year’s ski season. The snow was a welcome find for these skiers, and got them excited for this ski season. See more on page 3. Photo courtesy Kimberley Nordic Club
Libertarian candidate resigns BARRY COULTER
And then there were four. Christina Yahn, Libertarian candidate in Kootenay-Columbia for the upcoming federal election, announced her resignation from the race early Sunday morning in an email letter to Kootenay Black Press editors.
“Due to personal reasons, I regret to announce my resignation as a candidate for the 2015 election,” Yahn wrote. “I wish the best to fellow candidates and I look forward to future political endeavours when I am able to participate. “I appreciate being included in the Q&A se-
ries thus far to offer the perspective of liberty.” Yahn’s resignation leaves Bill Green of the Green Party, Don Johnston of the Liberals, Wayne Stetski of the NDP and incumbent MP David Wilks of the Conservatives to contest the election, with just FILE over three weeks re- Christina Yahn of Nelson maining in the cam- has resigned as the paign. Libertarian candidate.
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All candidates forum Wednesday An opportunity for an informed decision C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
Voters in the Kimberley area are reminded that the Chamber of Commerce-hosted All Candidates Forum is on this Wednesday at Centre 64. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a meet and greet session with candidates then the forum takes place from 7 to
8:30 p.m. Polls indicate a tight race in Kootenay Columbia. Some projections have the NDP, with Wayne Stetski, and Conservatives, with incumbent David Wilks, in a dead heat in this riding at 37 per cent of decided voters apiece. Others have Wilks in a slight lead at 40.8 per cent to 38.8 for Stetski. Liberal Don Johnston was at 15 per cent and Bill Green from the Green Party at 11 per cent.