“¢ 2008 Election Results: Conservative Kevin Sorenson
“¢ A rural riding with a 7% immigrant and a 3% aboriginal population
“¢ 87% speak English and 11% speak another language such as German
“¢ This riding is primarily agriculture but also has a significant tourist industry with the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
“¢ In Drumhellar, there is a federal penitentiary
“¢ Average family income: $82,875
“¢ Unemployment rate: 3% (lowest in Alberta)
“¢ Population: 114,825
“¢ In 2008, Conservative Kevin Sorenson defeated NDP Ellen Parker by 36,500 votes
“¢ Sorenson won the riding in 2000 for the Canadian Alliance and then in 2004 he obtained more than 80% of the vote
“¢ The riding was held by the Reform in 1993 and 1997, the Canadian Alliance in 2000 and since 2004 by the Conservatives
Candidates:
Kevin Sorenson – Conservatives
– Has been an MP since 2000
– Helped coordinate “Hay West” when Eastern Canadian farmers helped Western farmers feed their livestock during a severe drought
– Currently serves as Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security
Omar Harb – Liberal
Omar is a second year university student who is aspiring to complete a business degree in energy management. He has been involved in the liberal party in many capacities for several years. He has also served on many different community based organizations.
Ellen Parker – NDP
– She is an educator and community activist who holds a Bachelor of Education degree in home economics from the University of Alberta
– Served as the Coordinator of the Camrose and Area Further Education Council
– Was a founding member of the Waste Reduction Action Committee in Camrose and a member of the City of Camrose Recycling Committee
Konrad Schellenberg – Green Party
– Worked in the composites manufacturing sector for the past decade
– Recently started his own green business, Green Gear, that will supply and install sustainable energy, supply water conservation tools and supply eco-friendly home and garden products
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