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  • 2024 Provincial Election Forum – Boundary-Similkameen

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    Keremeos Legion 510 Veterans Avenue, Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada

    The Similkameen Country Development Association is proud to announce the upcoming Election Forum for provincial election candidates, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Keremeos Legion. This event offers an important platform for residents of Keremeos and the surrounding areas, including Hedley, Olalla, Cawston and Rural Keremeos and beyond to engage directly with candidates running in the provincial election. The forum is expected to draw significant community interest, providing an opportunity for voters to hear from candidates on the key issues affecting the region. The event will be moderated by a neutral host from outside the community to ensure an unbiased and fair discussion. Candidates will respond to questions prepared in advance, followed by a Q&A session where members of the audience can ask their own questions. Each candidate will also have the opportunity to deliver a timed opening and closing statement. The Similkameen Country Development Association (SCDA) is committed to providing a fair and unbiased platform for all candidates. The SCDA does not endorse any specific candidate or party. Our goal is to offer equal opportunities for all candidates to engage with the communities we serve, ensuring that residents have access to […]

  • Coffee With the Mayor

    Village Office 702 4 Street, Keremeos, BC, Canada

    You are invited to Coffee with the Mayor on Monday, October 28, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, in Council Chambers, 702 4th Street, Keremeos. Please join the Mayor for coffee, tea and pastries. All topics are open for discussion. Hope to see you there!

  • Changemakers Series 2024: Local Government Leadership Workshop

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    Tree to Me Organics 1217 Hwy 3A, Keremeos, BC, Canada

    Join us for an engaging, interactive Local Government Leadership Workshop! In just a few hours, we'll dive into the essential roles and responsibilities of local government and its elected officials, explore what it takes to attract and elect strong leaders and discuss the key considerations before running for office. If you’ve ever thought about running for mayor, council or director, this is the perfect opportunity to find out if you're a good fit! Let’s work together to foster leadership practices that ensure a sustainable future for our community. For this workshop the Similkameen Country Development Association (SCDA) partnered with Tree To Me Organics. The main sponsor for this event is our local Home Building Centre Keremeos. Their generous support has made it possible for the SCDA to bring in such a valuable and knowledgeable keynote speaker. Thank you for helping make this event series a success! While the event is free to ensure accessibility for most, the SCDA greatly appreciates donations to help cover expenses not fully covered by sponsorships. Thank you! RSVPs are encouraged, but not required. To secure a spot, please email us! About the workshop host: Christina Benty is a recovering politician who still loves local government. […]

  • 2026 Election Forum

    Keremeos Legion 510 Veterans Avenue, Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada

    A non-partisan public information event hosted by SCDA. The forum will include opening statements from participating candidates, followed by moderated questions on municipal topics. All candidates will be invited to participate and will be provided with an equal opportunity to take part.