Jacquie Fenske :: Strathcona County Ward 5

Thank You

Jacquie Fenske — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:42:56 +0000

The Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville P.C. nomination was held last night. Though the vote took place in an hour it was the culmination of months of work on the part of the candidates and their volunteers and the board and volunteers of the local association.

Alberta’s 13th Premier, The Honorable Ed Stelmach, and MLA Dave Quest both represented portions of what will form the new boundaries of Fort Sask/Veg and were both in attendance. There will obviously be change for the Party and the Association as we move forward. I do want to take this opportunity to thank ‘Premier Ed’ for the many years of service he and Marie gave us. Words will never be enough to thank them for the sacrifices they made to family life to insure a better Alberta.

I want to again thank Jim Sheasgreen, Adam Kozakiewicz, Nabil Chehayeb and Gene Hrabec, their families and campaign volunteers for being a part of the process. We all worked harder because of the competition and the PC party was the biggest winner in it all. I am looking forward to working with each and every one of you as we move into the next election. I have been privileged to work with a dedicated group of campaign volunteers and it is exciting to know that the ‘team’ will become larger with the addition of the other campaign teams!

You couldn’t help but feel the excitement grow as we moved through the nomination period, then through the evening and NOW as we move forward into an election. When people are critical of the political process you know they haven’t really been a part of it. 12 year old Alex was there and I know that she will now be a part of the political process for a lifetime. There are many other amazing volunteer stories that I could share and maybe I will one day. For now, I just want to say THANK YOU to the greatest group of volunteers! With your help I know that when the Progressive Conservatives again form the government in the next election I will be there as your representative.

The phone calls and emails have been overwhelming but very much appreciated. I am honored to have worked with and for you and rest assured I will be there working for the people of Fort Saskatchewan Vegreville. Those folks I have represented for some time know me so well and I would say the call I got from Marion the morning of the nomination says it best “Jacquie what are you going to do when they kick you out of caucus because you always stand up for your people?” I have always made it a personal challenge to find a way make the system work for my residents and I am looking forward to learning how the ‘new to me’ system does actually work and can work for those I represent. Stay tuned.

One Vote Counts – it could be yours!

Jacquie Fenske — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:35:21 +0000

At the recent Sherwood Park nomination a recount was requested because only one vote separated the top two candidates. The recount stood but doesn’t that bring to mind what else could have been done? Two people could have led to a totally different outcome and I’m sure everyone could think of at least two more people to convince to come out and vote. I would appreciate if you would go through your ‘list of contacts’ and see who else should be contacted and could come out to Vegreville to cast their vote. See you on Wednesday.

Priorities

Jacquie Fenske — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:34:13 +0000

What will my priorities be when nominated to represent the people of Fort Saskatchewan Vegreville?

An educated population.

An accessible health care system and a focus on prevention.

Sustainable and dynamic communities .

Strong and diversified economy.

Discipline approach to spending.

What makes me the best Candidate to represent Fort Saskatchewan -Vegreville?

Experience as a 4 term municipal councillor representing rural and urban communities; industry and farming interests. My record shows my commitment to less government, community consultation and getting results for the people I represent.

A small business owner – I know what it takes to meet a payroll and run a business.

An educator -I have taught for Edmonton Public Schools as well as worked as a faculty consultant for the University of Alberta.

Involved in the community – Served as a director of the Alberta Association of Agriculture Societies, President of the Josephburg Agriculture Society, Co-president of the Fort Saskatchewan Junior ‘B’ Hockey Club, Director for the Canadian Child Youth Drama Association – Alberta Chapter, volunteered her time for 4 – H, Salute to Agriculture, Strathcona Country Classic, Edmonton High School Drama Festival, Green Hectares, Strathcona County International Women’s’ Day Committee, Northlands. Serves as the Chair of the Strathcona Agriculture Service Board, alternate -Alberta Industrial Heartland, Captial Region Vegreville Corridor Water Commission, Community Futures Elk Island Region, Inner City Forum on Social Issues, Fort Saskatchewan – Strathcona Intermunicipal Relations Committee, Vegreville Wainwright Conservative Association. In the past she has also served on the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association, NRCaer, North Saskatchewan River Valley Association, Strathcona Progressive Conservative Association, Highway 14 Water Commission, The Strathcona Environment Committee, The Strathcona Energy Exploration Committee, and the Pride of Strathcona Awards Committee.

I believe in thinking globally and acting locally. I am proud of this region I have called home for most of my lifetime and would consider it an honor to actively and effectively represent the residents of Fort Saskatchewan Vegreville.

Please take the time to come out to Vegreville on Wednesday, January 25 and cast your vote for me.

Thankyou.

The Race Officially Begins

Jacquie Fenske — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:53:38 +0000

It seems like only yesterday that I had several people calling to see if I would be considering running for the nomination for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville but that is almost a year ago already though tomorrow the race officially begins. I will be heading to Vegreville to pick up my nomination papers and sign my ‘intent to run’. The support thus far has been overwhelming and I am overjoyed at the number of people who have stepped up to work on the campaign. The Meet and Greets now take a back seat to membership sales and it’s great to know that we have a list of folks ready and waiting for their memberships.

I am looking forward to a whirlwind of activity over the next three weeks.

Thankyou for your support.

The everchanging Nomination World

Jacquie Fenske — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:44:53 +0000

The nomination process requires one to be flexible and to meet each change with a new strategy. My sources say that the location for the nomination for the Fort Saskatchewan Vegreville riding will be moved from Lamont to Vegreville. A new location a new strategy. Nothing is official until the advertisement is printed in the paper announcing the final date for nominations. Could there be other changes – possibly but I do think options are narrowing and details being finalized. Knowing of the changes as soon as possible gives more time to make the necessary campaign changes. There is no time to argue and challenge changes. Why Vegreville? Only my guess but during the winter when ice is in the arena there is no facility in Lamont large enough and many more Vegreville residents than Fort Saskatchewan residents came out to vote in the leadership race. Time to set a new strategy.