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Prince George City Councillor in running for UBCM President

A member of Prince George City Council could add another title to his name very soon.

Murry Krause is currently the only nominee for President of the Union of BC Municipalities which has its convention in Victoria from September 26-30.

If elected, Krause would continue to push the issue of a province-wide anti-poverty strategy.

“I think it is important to acknowledge the whole board are advocates for a strong anti-poverty strategy, multiple resolutions have passed on the floor of the convention asking for the province to look at a sustainable program.”

Krause has also been the Executive Director for the Central Interior Native Health Society for the past 21 years.

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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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