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Why did you decide to run?

I see what’s happening in Alberta and it’s not getting any better. Regardless of what party is in power, when a representative is elected they can’t do what the people ask of them. I choose to run because the party I have aligned with allows its members to listen to what the people want not what the traditional political parties dictate.

If elected, what would you want to implement?

Albertans are being neglected. We need to go back to Regional Health Boards as well as Regional Policing. Reformed justice system. We need to return to providing our students with excellence in learning and allow them to be kids. No more Federal Policing, no carbon tax, no digital banking or ID, no 15-minute cities, no gun grabs, no mandated jabs, no sales tax, no United Nations, no World Economic Forum, and no World Health Organization taking away the freedoms of Albertans. Elections would all be done with paper ballots and manual counting.

Why should residents vote for you?

The Solidarity Movement of Alberta are a group of Independent Candidates. We are the only group of candidates that will listen and protect the best interest of the people. It’s time Albertans took back their province.

In the Peace Region specifically, what changes would you like to see?

The biggest benefit for the Peace Region would be Regional Health Care and Regional Policing. This would allow the money that they pay into these services to remain in the area and help them.

If applicable, why have you chosen to align yourself with your political party?

The Solidarity Movement of Alberta is unique by allowing each of its candidates to be independent and provide for the people of their region.

If applicable, what things will your party do, if it forms a majority government that would make life better for Albertans, and northwestern residents?

As mentioned before, going back to regional boards for health care as well as policing to keep the money in the region to benefit everyone. We will hold a referendum to see if the people in Alberta would like to remain as a province or form their own country. Alberta has enough resources to be able to sustain itself. Alberta is the largest financial contributor to Ottawa out of all the provinces. If Alberta was to keep this money we would be able to cover our own health care, policing, pensions, education, and more. We would also become one of the biggest exporters of oil and gas in the world. We have oil, gas, lumber, agriculture, and tourism. One of the most important issues we would need to address would be the Indigenous people and have their treaties revised. Adding and upgrading highways and bridges with no tolls.

Flash forward four years, and you’ve been an elected official for some time, what would you want Albertan’s main takeaway from your time in the legislature to be?

I can see all Albertans enjoying abundant life and their freedoms, being proud of their lands.

Tell us about yourself, growing up, life experiences, past careers, etc:

I’ve lived most of my life in Alberta. I grew up on my grandfather’s homestead in northern Alberta. When I finished school I took great pride in farming the land my grandfather and father farmed. As my father was a bus driver and a truck driver as well, I also took an interest in doing those jobs. These interests took me into the Northwest Territories working in the gas fields, then to Red Earth where I hauled oil, then logging in Slave Lake, hauling wood chips, frac sand, and grain. Driving truck took me across the three western provinces.

I also served on the local volunteer fire department for 29 years and had the privilege of being fire chief for one term. We were called out to tackle all kinds of fires including wildfires.

I have always been interested in politics. I volunteered on our local community council serving on the board as well as a board member for seniors housing. I also served as a councillor for 9 years with Westlock County. Being a councillor was a big learning curve, but was most enjoyable and I was proud to see our many accomplishments. During the time I served as councillor I attended many meetings, sat on many different boards and had the privilege to travel across Canada representing our county.

Travelling was something else I really enjoyed. Europe was the most memorable as I was privileged to travel through many countries. Back then you need special permission to travel into some of those countries. You had to tell them where you were going, how long you would stay, who you were going to see, how much money you had as well as having your passport and visas in order. If they weren’t they wouldn’t let you in. I was one of the lucky ones.

To this day I still enjoy travelling, but I prefer road trips. I still live on the family homestead, but it looks a little different today. I also love farming and plant a little grain, it’s amazing watching how it can grow. I enjoy the quiet times with my wife and family and consider that priceless.