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James Steidle to run for BC Greens in PG-Mackenzie riding

A local forestry advocate has been picked to run in October’s provincial election by the BC Greens.

James Steidle will take a stab at the Prince George-Mackenzie riding.

He grew up on an isolated cattle ranch near Prince George and has deep roots in the forestry industry.

Steidle has long been passionate for local communities as he runs a woodworking business that highlights underutilized species like aspen.

His focus is on opposing harmful practices such as herbicide spraying and pushing for better management of BC’s forests to ensure they benefit local economies rather than global multinationals.

Kiel Giddens will represent the Conservatives while School District 57 trustee Rachael Weber is slated as an Independent.

Fellow school district trustee Shar McCrory was selected by the NDP.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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