Campaign kick offs are a popular event in the Foothills as the UCP nomination process soon gets underway.

RJ Sigurdson, a candidate for the UCP nomination for Highwood, hosted his open house, open conversation event last night at the Sirocco Golf Course.

"We had a lot of good questions, I think there's a great engagement that's happening right now and I think this nomination is really important for Highwood. I think people see that, and I appreciate everyone that came out tonight," he said.

Sigurdson says there are issues that need to be addressed right away, including rural crime, and addressing a solution for regional water supply.

" The rural crime issue is, of course, a hot one, we all know that with the recent events that have happened in this area. As well, coming up with a regional water solution needs to happen," he said.

He says if he wins, one of his goals is to address these crucial issues, voiced by the residents in the Highwood constituency.

"The number one thing I keep hearing is people are not happy with the carbon tax. The costs are too high. I look forward to being able to take that voice to government if i win the nomination," said Sigurdson.

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