Samantha Hermanson. Photo credit candidate's Facebook page.
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Mental Health, Inclusion, and Staff Advocacy lead Samantha Hermanson’s SD57 campaign

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

A local youth care worker is making her case to become a School District 57 trustee.

Samantha Hermanson is the latest candidate to throw her name forward for the Municipal Election set for October 17th.

A graduate of DP Todd Secondary, Hermanson’s four main priorities are Student Mental Health and Safety, Supporting Teachers and Support Staff, Equity Inclusion and Accessibility and Strong Schools, Strong Communities.

Her previous experience includes work with the Chamber of Commerce, group homes, shelters, the Salvation Army and the organization’s food bank programs.

Other candidates running for school board include incumbents Sarah Holland, Shar McCrory.

Jake Skakun, Don Sabo, and Tianna Kerr (Mackenzie seat) also announced their intention to run.

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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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