Wayne’s World - Celebrating the Communities of Kootenay-Columbia
We have a lot to celebrate here in the Kootenay-Columbia. A
wonderful climate, beautiful
landscapes, abundant water, delicious local food,
and vibrant, healthy communities. Over the past couple of months I’ve had the
privilege of touring the riding and joining in community celebrations.
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| MP Stetski speaking in Rotary park Canada Day |
To celebrate Canada's 149th birthday I began my day in
Canyon, where I attended the official grand opening of the new community
kitchen, then I headed to Creston where I had the honor of recognizing 15
Creston Valley residents who received the Caring Canadian Volunteer Awards from
the Governor General earlier in the year. I wrapped up Canada Day in Cranbrook
at the beautiful Rotary Park.
MarketFest in Nelson, is famous for packing Baker St. with
thousands of locals and visitors the last Friday of each month during the
summer. A serious June rainstorm kept a lot of people at home while I was
there, but l enjoyed connecting with the vendors and those who braved the
weather.
The Elk Valley has amazing community spirit. Sparwood
celebrated their 50th anniversary in style during Coal Miner Days, I had fun
flipping burgers in support of Minor baseball and participating in the parade.
In early July I also took part in the festivities at Wildcat Days in
Elkford.
Cooking pancakes with the Girl Guides at Sam Steele Days in
Cranbrook, watching bocce at Julyfest in Kimberley, honouring First Nations
women at the Ktunaxa Annual General Assembly and promoting my National Local
Food Day bill at the Salmo Farmers Market are just a few of the other
activities that have been keeping me busy this summer.
Ottawa Is a beautiful city, but it doesn't compare to the
mountains and lakes of Kootenay-Columbia. While Parliament is on break for the
summer my priorities are to connect with nature and connect with constituents;
in Revelstoke I combined the two by hosting my inaugural Hike with your MP
event on the Soren Sorensen Trail in Mt Revelstoke National Park.
In addition to all the celebrating, I continue to meet with
constituents throughout the riding to hear about your priorities for our
federal government. The top issue that I am hearing is the need to fix our
undemocratic voting system. During August I will be mailing a survey to every
home in the riding to ask for your thoughts on how we can make every vote
count. I will continue touring the riding to hear directly from you, on
proportional representation, while celebrating the tremendous spirit and pride
in our communities.
Hope your summer is going well!
Wayne Stetski
Member of Parliament
Kootenay-Columbia
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