A message from BC Conservative MLA Ward Stamer, and the Kamloops – North Thompson Riding Association
This is not acceptable to your BC Conservative caucus, and we will continue to press this government for open and transparent projects in the future.
Two things we had success in were having the first Private Members bill passed in over 40 years. The first was Jody Toors Prenatal and Post Natal Care bill, and then there was my private members Bill M217 Mandatory Dashcams in commercial vehicles (passed second reading unanimously and is heading to Committee in February).
Regrettably, much of the legislation passed by the government was little more than housekeeping bills, or opportunities to strengthen the ability of Cabinet Ministers to bypass the BC legislature, and run everything out of the Premiers office.
This is not how the government is designed to run!
We as a province have significant challenges with declining access to healthcare and doctors, affordability and cost of living issues, along with crime and rampant drug use on our streets. Another major concern is shrinking revenues in our natural resource sector, which has translated (especially in the forest sector) to layoffs and uncertainty.
The good news is we live in the most amazing place in the world, and we can and should be able to do much better.
In the new year just ahead, I, along with my caucus colleagues, will continue to fight for what is right. That includes:
- Ensuring the new cancer clinic in
Kamloops is built properly with a dedicated PET-CT scanner and
chemotherapy/pharmacy department; not what is proposed by the NDP government. People
receiving cancer care, in BC’s interior, deserve the same level of service as
those in Nanaimo, Surrey, and Burnaby are
getting.
- Continuing to hold the NDP
government accountable for the OB/GYN crisis in Kamloops, and elsewhere, and hold Interior Health responsible for any
drop in the services they provide.
- Continuing to advocate for more responsive
care to the homeless, and those who are suffering from drug dependency.
- And we will continue holding this governments feet to the fire for allowing record deficits, and debt, to spiral out of control, and for introducing policies and legislation that has resulted in declining revenues to the provincial treasury.
Let me just say, my job as a member of
the Official Opposition isn’t just to criticize. More importantly it is to listen and then offer
government tangible solutions that will improve the lives of the people I
represent here in our riding of Kamloops – North Thompson. While most of these solutions fall on deaf
ears, this is something I will continue to do.
As I am sure many of you know, our former party leader, John Rustad,
stepped down last month. As a party, as MLAs, and those who support BC’s
conservative movement, we owe a huge debt of gratitude for John’s work in leading
us to become the official opposition. Now, next steps begin.
A leadership
campaign will get underway in the coming weeks, which will be an opportunity
for all members to get excited about what we can accomplish together. Already individuals
are letting it be known they are considering letting their names stand, and I
look forward to hearing their plans for how we can re-energize the people of BC,
and build a better province for all.
I am extremely grateful for all the letters
and phone calls I have received during the year – and for the people who have
supported not only myself, but our entire caucus. Rest assured we will continue to work hard
for everyone in BC.
I hope you had a wonderful Merry
Christmas, and now, here’s to a much brighter, healthier and prosperous New Year.
Sincerely,
Ward Stamer, MLA
Conservative Party of BC
Kamloops – North Thompson
P.S. While the Premier has stated he doesn’t want another election, he has also been saying that the BC NDP have a fully funded war chest, and they’re ready to go. With that in mind, and only if you are able, please consider making a donation (https://conservativebc.ca/mla/ward-stamer/#donate) which will be used to help us in our goal of ensuring our riding of Kamloops – North Thompson is part of a Conservative government that will be elected whenever the next election is called.
A message from the BC Conservative Kamloops – North Thompson Riding Association
As we end the year 2025, your Kamloops –
North Thompson Riding Association would like to take a moment to wish you and
your family all the best in the new year ahead, and we hope your Christmas
festivities have added to the special memories you have created over the years.
We thank you for your support of our BC Conservative movement, and we look
forward to building a bigger and stronger team that will allow us to become the
provinces government when we next go to the polls.
To that end, please keep these things in mind:
RENEW OR BECOME A MEMBER:
We are reaching out not just to members, but also those who supported our MLA,
Ward Stamer, in the 2024 election. Help us in building a strong and active Riding
Association, by taking a moment to become or renew your membership.
VOLUNTEER:
The success of a political campaign depends on the active collaboration, and teamwork,
of many people. A team allows each of us to put our time, skills, ideas, knowledge,
and gifts together to build an effective organization. While the next election
is not scheduled until 2028, Premier Eby continues to suggest an election could
be held any time. If you can help out, no matter how much time you have available,
please let us know by CLICKING HERE.
OUR RIDING ASSOCIATION (RA) ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING:
From the Kamloops neighbourhoods of Valleyview, Barnhartvale, Dallas, Batchelor
Heights, Westsyde, Rayleigh, Juniper Ridge, parts of Sahali, and the Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc
reserves ... to North Thompson communities of Barriere, Clearwater, Sun Peaks,
Chu Chua, and Simpcw ... and east to Pritchard, Chase, Monte Lake, and Westwold
... our riding covers nearly 7,000 square kilometres!
On the afternoon of Saturday February 28th, we will hold our Annual General
Meeting, and any member in good standing (membership by no later than 21
days prior to the meeting) is eligible to stand for election on the Board
of Directors and Executive. All positions on the board are open for anyone to
let their name stand (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and up
to 5 Directors), and we would love to see representation from across the riding.
If you have any questions, or would like to put
your name forward for any of the positions, please email AGM4KNT@gmail.com.
AND FINALLY, can you make a donation?
If you are like me, the past several weeks have been filled with requests to
donate to all kinds of causes, and many of you have. British Columbians, as a
whole, are generous and so I hope you will think of this as one vitally important
to the very well-being of our province, and which will ensure Ward has the
financial support that will be needed come the next election.
Whatever you are able to contribute, it will be gratefully received, so please
be sure to do that no later than midnight December 31st, so you can
receive your tax receipt of 2025. To make
your donation directly to our Kamloops – North Thompson Riding Association,
click this link.
Again, please know that we very
much appreciate your support of the BC Conservative Party, and MLA Ward Stamer.
And with your continued support and encouragement, we’ll make 2026 even bigger
and better.
All the best,
Alan Forseth, President
BC Conservative Riding Association
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