Five federal candidates spoke to an interested crowd of about 110 people last evening. Conservative , Green , New democratic, Liberal and an independent conservative. had an opening statement, responded to questions and a closing statement. The forum was moderated by a journalist from the local radio station.

Five  minute openings and 2 minute questions were the right  mix to get a feel for the hopefuls.

If a winner could be chosen I would say subjectively that John Kidder came off as the most confident and demonstrating knowledge and insight, representing the  Liberal Party he has a lot of experience and tends toward nationalism in arts and culture.

The conservative incumbent seat, and new candidate  Albas also had  a confident view point  and party line., all the candidates seemed qualified for Parliament and word that means talking place….

A source says that the official ballet include another independent.

The ballet is

1. John Kidder-Liberal
2. Dan Albas Conservative
3. Green,Dan Bouchard
4. NDP,David Finnis
5. Conservative independent, Sean Upshaw
6. Independent, Dietrich Wittel

Note , Kidders sister Margo is supporting him  on the hustings Margo played Lois Lane in superman in the film series in the 1970s

Today in History, April 21,1994

First extra solar planets discovered.