Beyond Local

Four Lakeland MP candidates appear at debate

The Green Party of Canada has a candidate in the Fort McMurray-Cold Lake riding after Brian Deheer put his name forward. It was party leader Elizabeth May who caught Deheer’s attention during candidate debates that prompted him to become involved.

A Liberal candidate has stepped up to the plate in the Lakeland riding. Mark Watson added his name to the ballot with the hope of being elected the next MP.

Jeffrey Swanson has entered the race for Lakeland MP as the candidate for the New Democratic Party (NDP).

Lakeland riding constituents will have a new option on their ballots when they head to the polls on Oct. 21, after Roberta Graham entered the race as a candidate for the Veterans Coalition Party of Canada (VCP).

With the federal election just a few short weeks away, residents have the chance to get informed about their options before they head to the polls.

It’s a whole new generation of 911 services. By 2023, Canadians will not only be able to text 911 operators, they will also have the ability to send pictures and video.

All Alberta municipalities, regardless of size or type, could be paying for RCMP.

Canadians will be heading to the polls Monday, Oct. 21. Earlier today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the official launch of the federal election campaign period will be Wednesday (Sept. 11) which means voting will take place Oct.

Maggie Farrington is taking her passion for politics to the next level as the Liberal Party of Canada candidate for the Fort McMurray-Cold Lake riding.