Thursday, March 19, 2009

Corky Evans - Nelson Creston

Today we are praying for Corky Evan, Member for Nelson-Creston.
To-day we are praying for Corky Evans, and give thanks for his many years of faithful service as an MLA in the Nelson-Creston riding.The trust and confidence in his leadership , by his constituents, as they continue to re-elect , speaks of the value he is to them in that community. We pray You will grant him with clear vision and sound ddecisions, for the best and wisest use of agricultural land in this province. Give him grace and favour, and a willing heart to seek You for guidance and direction.
Corky Evans was elected as the MLA for Nelson Creston in 1991, and was re-elected in 1996. He was once again elected to represent his constituents on May 17, 2005.
 Corky has served his community in a number of capacities, including as an elected representative to the Central Kootenay Regional District where he served three successive terms as a director and a member of the hospital board.

Corky has ten years experience as an MLA, during which time he served in many cabinet portfolios, including Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries.


Corky has been responsible for many local and provincial initiatives, including the creation of the Columbia Basin Trust, and the BC Sharing charitable food program that facilitated the purchase of BC agricultural products for use by poor people.


Most recently Corky worked as Executive Director of a Nakusp Community Services Society.


Corky has lived in Winlaw for over thirty years.

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