hon 2 Conservatives gear up for election CONSERVATIVE PARTY officials are now taking candidate nominations in preparation for what could be an early A federal election. And former Conservative MP Andy Burton, defeated in last year’s election by New Democrat Nathan Cullen, has indicated he: ‘might want to be the par-- ty’s candidate again. “He’s interested. There’s no ques- "tion. But he hasn’t confirmed,” associa- _ tion president Jim Bell said April 23: Bell and his local officials met for several hours April 23, urged on by the _ revelations of the Gomery inquiry back. east which have damaged the govern- - ing Liberals. They’ve been told by their party headquarters to get the election ma- chinery,ready in case the minority Lib- eral government falls. , Mondays, Thursdays” -- and Fridays _ It’s been a bit sudden for Bell and the other Skeena Conservatives, yet he says the prospect of forming a govern- ment has solidified interest. He spent the weekend setting up further dates for officials to meet. Following the close of nominations, local officials then have to set a nomi-” nation date and establish a voting pro- cedure. “I think we’re going to be looking at phone-in ballots as well,” said Bell. In addition to finding a candidate the local association also has to raise money. ‘It is expecting approximately $18,000 from a federal system which provides a fixed amount based on voter turnout. He*did add that becoming a candi- date is a rigorous process. vA person has to declare, there needs Daily, Business Friendly, to be a seconder and then the person has to fill out a candidate nomination kit,” said Bell. That kit requires a candidate to sub- mit personal and financial information, including submitting to a criminal Te- cord check. The information is checked by a local committee before being sent to _party headquarters. Local and headquarters people then ifiterview the candidate. Burton was elected in 2000 before being defeated in 2004. The riding was held by Reform/Canadian Alliance MP _ Mike Scott between 1993 and 2000. Burton ran provincially for the Re- form party here in 1996 and has'also been the mayor of Stewart. He retired to Burns Lake following the 2004 led- ; eral election. _ and former MP may run again The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, April 27, 2005 -Ai1 Call Coast Inn Licenced Liquor Store and have your bottle delivered. ) COAST INN LICENCED LIQUOR STORE 4620 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace open 7 days a week 9am to 14pm ~The Best selection of SUGCOIs in the Northwest! eaneeemeses aveners Eo WS 7 Days A Week : 635-5225 Lazelle Mini Mail. Book Online, ‘all: 1- 800-487- 1216 « or Contact: Your Travel Agent Full Serv “www. ha wkaire ca vice . Flights TERRACE-KITIMAT torron VANCOUVER Fly in the morning & return the same business day! 3 Times Daily (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays). Hawkair: for scheduled service, Dash 8 charters and freight $ FROM 0Oo - PLUS FEES AND TAXES 16 Limitéd seating. Not available on all flights. New bookings only. Some restrictions apply. One way only. Must be booked by: May 4, 2005 for travel until: June 30, 2005. Fuel Injector Service — 79" _ Clean deposits from injectors, intake = —S—=, valves and combustion chambers to restore fuel delivery efficiency and . reduce fuel consumption =~ oe _ will apply. S Lube, Oil and Filter change © Top-up of Washer Fluid WM Tire Rotation ~ Peace of Mind Inspection. - & Provide Written Report on Findings & A/C System Performance Check Environmental - handling charge Mopar. Value Line Brakes @M Replace Pads or Shoes es ' & Inspect Front Rotors, Calipers, .. a Master Cylinder, Hardware, Hoses © Top-up Master Cylinder @ Inspect Brake Fluid Condition **Limited Lifetime Warranty on Value Line brake pads - and shoes. See your dealer for complete details. G Sars TTS | uae CeTnVANT ORESSIBS 7 00g RquEs staat a Pour p We CAR tins * “Oncenraa!'y Au pypppsé, Co Tat Oe cae 1 CLEANER Te Nerovant ff Turusact. Convenient. Atforda ble We’ re better. 7 We’ ll nrove it. ONLY AT YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CHRYSLER, JEEPe, DopGe DEALER “Service, pricing and incentive offers applicable only at participating Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Dealers. Maintenance Service includes up to 5 litres of 5-W30 Mopar Oil. Prices do not include ‘taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offers effective until June 11, 2005. tAdditional charges may apply for diesel, V10s, HEMI® V8s, fluid disposal, semisynthetic and synthetic fluids. Jeep is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation used under licence by DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. See your participating Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Dealer for complete details. - - Keep your vehicle in peak « condition with our Spring Service _ Specials and receive a FREE Mopar Car Care Kit.” *Car care kit includes Mopar Tire Dressing, Wheel Cleaner, Car Wash Concentrate, All Purpose Cleaner and sponge. Page Hwy . 16 We St, Terrace, B. C. ee a a a a a we a