About the Event

On October 7, 2025, the Carstairs & Community Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Municipal Election Open Forum at the Carstairs Community Hall.

The goal was simple: give our community a chance to meet the candidates running for Mayor, Council, and School Board Trustee, hear their plans, and ask questions about the future of our town.

We had strong community engagement, with 160 attending in person and 83 joining online.

Thank you to John Cole from the Carstairs Heritage Museum for moderating, Dr. Bell Brioux Jollymore, LLB for keeping time, and the Carstairs Public Library for the tech that made live streaming possible.

To our incredible volunteers — we couldn’t have pulled this off without your support and guidance. And to our Chamber Board for leading the charge and every candidate for showing up and engaging in meaningful dialogue, thank you.

Events like this are a cornerstone of our advocacy work. We’re committed to strengthening relationships with the Town of Carstairs and continuing important conversations that drive our community forward.

Why It Matters

Your town. Your voice. Your future.

Local decisions about housing, growth, roads, education, and services affect every resident and business in Carstairs. The forum was designed to give everyone a chance to engage directly with the people who want to represent them.

We ensured:

• Equal time for every candidate

• Local issues stayed the focus

• A respectful, inclusive discussion

Forum Format

• Candidate introductions and opening remarks

• Community-submitted questions

• Timed responses and closing statements

• Moderated by John Cole

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Watch the Full Recording

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This recording captures the complete live-streamed forum, featuring every candidate’s presentation and audience Q&A.

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About the Chamber

The Carstairs & Community Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting local businesses, fostering community connection, and encouraging civic engagement.
Hosting forums like this is part of our ongoing effort to keep Carstairs informed, connected, and growing together.

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