The Federal Election Forum that was scheduled to take place on April 23 in Lacombe has been cancelled due to a lack of participation from the candidates.
In a news release, the Lacombe & District Chamber of Commerce says: "Despite early planning and outreach, only a couple of candidates had confirmed their participation in the event. A recent, last-minute withdrawal from one of the confirmed candidates due to a family emergency has further reduced attendance, making it clear that the Chamber cannot deliver a forum that is fair, balanced, and representative of the full candidate roster."
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“We understand how important these forums are in helping residents make informed decisions, but without broader participation, we do not feel it would serve the community or be a fair use of time for the remaining candidates,” added executive director Wendy Buyar.
The candidates for the Ponoka-Didsbury riding are:
- Grant Abraham, United Party of Canada
- Blaine Calkins, Conservative Party of Canada
- Larry Gratton, People’s Party of Canada
- Logan Hooley, NDP
- Zarnab Zafar, No Affiliation
Election day is April 28, with advance voting taking place April 18 - 21.
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