Provincial Events of Note:
October 20 By–elections in Antigonish & Inverness
October 24 Provincial Executive in Windsor
November 9 Federal By-Election – CCMV
www.electscottarmstrong.ca or 893-8679 or 667-8679
November 26 Stewart McInnes Tribute @ The Marriott
February 5-7 2010 Annual Meeting at Westin NS
Regional Events of Note:
Wednesday, October 14 @ 7:00 pm – Colchester North AGM & Dinner @ Tatamagouche Legion - $15 Speaker: Brent McGrath (Owner of Somebeachsomewhere)
Monday, October 19 @ 6:00 pm – Women’s Caucus Dinner @ Citadel Inn – Speaker: Karen Casey
Thursday, October 22 @ 7:00 pm – Colchester – Musq. Valley AGM @ The Bicentennial Theatre 12390 Hwy 224 – Speaker: Scott Armstrong
Monday, October 26 @ 7:00 pm – Kings South AGM @ Greenwich Fire Hall – Guest Speaker: Jamie Baillie
Wednesday, October 28 @ 7:00 pm – Halifax Fairview Fall Dinner @ Fung Wah Restaurant, 3665 Dutch Village Rd – Special Guest: Karen Casey – Info:/Tickets: $50 – 453-4634 or 449-7533
Thursday, October 29 @ 7:00 pm--Halifax Chebucto AGM @ Atlantica Hotel--Speaker: Cecil Clarke
Of Interest
Annual Meetings: Eastern Shore’s AGM was held on October 2 – Bernie Daye was elected president, taking over from Rebecca VerLinden
Sympathy Notes: Former MLA the Hon. Harvey A Veniot (Pictou West) passed away on October 2 in New Glasgow. In a statement, Hon. Karen Casey said, “Harvey Veniot is the perfect example of a fine Nova Scotian who expressed his strong values and made an enormous difference in the lives of many Nova Scotians, He will be missed. I want to express my condolences to his family for their loss." Mr. Veniot entered politics in 1953 at the request of Premier Robert L. Stanfield, and was first elected as a PC candidate in 1956, serving Pictou West for the next 18 years as MLA, under Premiers R.L. Stanfield, G.I. Smith and John Buchanan. He was appointed Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1961-1968.
To the Kelly families of Antigonish & Roman Valley, our sympathy on the passing of Joe Kelly (Antigonish) on October 3
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Margaret Chisholm (Pictou Centre) on Sept 30. Margie was an active member of the women’s association.
Best Wishes: Mike Kydd (Bedford) is the proud father of a new son on Sept 25; A former PC Youth from Sackville – Cobequid, Lori Mosher, is a proud Mom to a son, Caspar Benjamin on Sept 22. Lori lives in Holland. Olive Bowen (Pictou Centre) is recovering from heart surgery in the QE2 Hospital in Halifax. Also at the QE2 is Frank Sutherland (Richmond)
Happy Birthday: On October 31st Chris d”Entremont (Argyle) celebrates his birthday.
By-elections - Please assist the candidates
Financial contributions from individuals or companies can be made to the candidates in the by-elections being held in Inverness and Antigonish.
Your cheques should be made payable and mailed directly to the official agent of the candidates
ANTIGONISH: For candidate Darren Thompson
Make cheques payable to Mary A. McCarron, Official Agent, PO Box 42, St. Andrew’s, NS B0H 1X0
INVERNESS: For candidate Allan MacMaster
Make cheques payable to Bonny MacIsaac, Official Agent, PO Box 307, Strathlorne, NS B0E 1N0
Tories Choose Allan MacMaster in Inverness The Progressive Conservative Party will be represented by Allan MacMaster in the October 20th by-election in Inverness.
MacMaster is a Business Administration graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and now works for one of North America’s leading full service investment firms. He was also an assistant to former Inverness MLA Rodney MacDonald. "I will draw upon my past experience working in government to continue the progress made in Inverness County over the past ten years," said MacMaster. "I look forward to having the opportunity to speak up for the interests of the County of Inverness and the Town of Port Hawkesbury."
MacMaster says he hopes to focus on diversifying the local economy and generating opportunities for people who want to live here. "A lot of challenges are solved for people when they are able to earn a living and raise families in supportive communities like we have here in Inverness County."
Allan MacMaster Headquarters
Inverness HQ: 15763. Central Ave Tel: 258-8679
Port Hawkesbury HQ - 1 MacIntosh St Tel: 625-2368
Darren Thompson nominated in Antigonish byelection
Antigonish physiotherapist Darren Thompson, 40, has been nominated for the PC Party in the Antigonish byelection.
Thompson has been active in the Antigonish community for many years. As a former president of the Antigonish Highland Society, he has been a key organizer of the Highland Games and currently serves as Chief of the Clans. Thompson was also the 2007 representative Volunteer of the Year for Antigonish County.
Active in local sports, Thompson is the president of minor soccer in Antigonish and the assistant coach of the Dr. John Hugh Gillis high school boys' team. He has also coached minor hockey and under-12 soccer.
A father of three, Thompson and his wife Michelle are contributing members of St. Ninian's Parish. Thompson is also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Thompson says he brings a fresh outlook to politics and hopes the voters of the constituency of Antigonish share his vision for the future of their town and county.
Antigonish - Darren Thompson HQ
200 Main Street Telephone: 867-6010
Order of NS - The late Michael Baker named
A longtime cabinet minister, an advocate for Mi'Kmaq people, and a crusader for social justice are among the five Nova Scotians being recognized this year for their outstanding contributions and achievements. Premier Darrell Dexter announced the 2009 Order of Nova Scotia recipients on Sept. 2.
"The Order of Nova Scotia is the province's highest honour," said Premier Dexter. "This year's recipients have made significant contributions to Nova Scotia, and I would like to thank them for their extraordinary service and outstanding contributions to their communities and to the province."
Five people were selected from 79 nominations from across
the province. They are: Michael Baker, of Lunenburg; Melvin
Boutilier, of Halifax; Muriel Duckworth, of Bedford; Philip
Riteman, of Bedford; and Viola Robinson, of Truro.
-- Michael Gilbert Baker (posthumous), Lunenburg, was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 1998, representing the constituents of Lunenburg. He served in cabinet as the Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Minister of Communications Nova Scotia, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and Minister of Finance. During the final years of his tenure, he continued to provide exemplary service to the people of the province despite his own personal battle with a life-threatening and debilitating disease. His untimely death cut short a lifetime of dedicated, and committed service to Nova Scotia and its residents.
The recipients were selected in June by the Order of Nova Scotia Advisory Council from 79 nominations from across the province.
The 2009 recipients were recognized at an Investiture Ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Province House.
The Order of Nova Scotia was established in June 2001 and is the
highest honour bestowed by the province. Recipients have the right to use the initials O.N.S. after their names.
