WE WON! WE WON!

What an adventure!  Thank you very much to everyone who made this possible!  I can't thank those people enough who went out and campaigned on my behalf.  I really appreciate everyones support in my quest to become Reeve.  Thank you again for your trust!  Kam Blight

Time to Vote!

Today is the big day!  Hopefully many of you will brave the weather and let your voices be heard! Drive safe and have a great day! 

Polling Stations

Voting Locations:  October 27, 2010

Ward	Voting For:	Locations
Ward 1	Reeve and Councilor	Assiniboine Senior Centre, Poplar Point  St. Ambroise Community Centre  High Bluff Community Hall
Ward 2	Reeve only	High Bluff Community Hall  Portage la Prairie Planning District Office 800 Saskatchewan Ave. W
Ward 3	Reeve only	Oakland Rink  Portage la Prairie Planning District Office 800 Saskatchewan Ave. W
Ward 4	Reeve only	Edwin Hall  Westbourne - Longburn Hall
Ward 5	Reeve only	Gainsborough Hall  Southport Aerospace Centre
Ward 6	Reeve and Councilor	Southport Aerospace Centre  Oakville Community Hall
Ward 7	Reeve and Councilor	Oakville Community Hall

When was the last time there was an election for the position of Reeve in the RM of Portage?

I have been trying to find the answer to this question.  Two possibilities that have been mentioned are: early 1970's and 1965.  Does anyone know for sure?  All I know is it's been far too long!

If you have any information on this, please email me at kam@bnsltd.ca

Comments and Emails

It has been brought to my attention that some visitors of this site are having troubles posting comments.  This site requires you to sign up or log in if you are an existing member before you can post.  One way to do this is to click "sign in" at the upper right corner.  That will take you to a new page which asks you for your existing google account information.  If you do not have a google account, click "sign in" again and it will take you to another page which will have the link "create an account now".  After clicking that link you will be able to create a google account and be able to post comments.

If you would prefer not to create an account, please feel free to email me directly with any comments, questions or concerns at kam@bnsltd.ca



Thank you!

PCU Center

Since announcing my candidacy, I have been asked my thoughts on the PCU Center on a few different occasions.  It is no secret that I am against tax dollars being used to fund the full RM contribution. Nor am I in favor of the location as it does not promote future growth.  Having said that, the facility is built and operational.  There are some things we cannot change.  The PCU Center is a beautiful facility that we need to embrace and enjoy.  Our main goal should be to ensure the facility is used to its full potential.  We need to make sure that the PCU Center generates as much revenue as possible to be self-sustaining.  We cannot continue to burden the taxpayer with tax increases for non-essential services!

Daily Graphic Article

Kam Blight puts his name in for Reeve

Civic and Rural Election 2010

By Angela Brown, The Daily Graphic

Updated 1 day ago

Posted at 4:30 p.m.

Oakville resident Kam Blight has put his name in the running for the position of reeve of Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie, competing against current reeve Toby Trimble.
Blight, 37, has handed in his papers to register and is looking forward to the upcoming elections.

For the full article, please follow this link, Kam Blight For Reeve, to the Daily Graphics website.

Why Run?

My premise for running in this election is not to come out and make promises that I cannot keep.  I am a realist, and I understand that there is only so much we can do as a council.  If elected, I do however vow to make this council more accountable and transparent. 

I firmly believe that it is our responsibility as council, to make sure we make every attempt  to keep our ratepayers as informed as possible. Ratepayers need to know how their council's potential decisions on current issues will affect them as individuals.  I believe that the entire community has a right to know how council arrives at their final decisions and the reasoning behind each councillor's vote.   This future council will not hide "in-camera"!

Drainage has become a huge issue for parts of this Municipality over the past few years.  We need to sit down with various farmers, and find out what their issues are and what they propose to be the solution.  Who knows the land and it's problems better than the landowner?  This is something that council needs to work on together with our ratepayers, and collectively arrive at a better solution.  No more bandaid fixes.  Time to address this issue on a grander scale, rather than piece by piece.

The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie has a lot to offer to potential businesses and industry.  I think it is time that we made the RM of Portage more visible and attractive for new development.  We need to find out what it takes to attract new industry to our municipality and act on those ideas and suggestions.  It is time for this municipality to become competitive and aggressive in seeking new development!

With future development, we can offer our youth more choices and opportunity, which will give them more reason to stay in our community.  Our youth is our future. The RM and the City of Portage la Prairie need to work together to keep our future here in the Municipality!

Running for this position is not something I intend to take lightly.  My family holds strong roots in this community and I have always been proud to call it home.  In order to build on the strengths of our diverse rural communities,  we need someone that isn't afraid to stand up and voice the ideas and concerns of the surrounding community.  I believe I have the listening skills and take charge attitude that it takes to do justice to the position of Reeve.  If given the chance, together with the municipalities support, I believe we can achieve great things.

It's official!

I have never thought of myself as a politician and I don't intend to start now.  I am a person who has a great interest in the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie and I feel now is the time that I can help make a difference.  As of 12:00 pm September 16th, I am now a candidate for the Reeve's position in the RM of Portage la Prairie.  I believe it is time for a change!  I believe that I can make a difference!  I believe I am the right person for this position!