EmpireThe first local federal election event has been set.

Declared candidates in the upcoming vote have been invited to a seniors forum on Tuesday September 22nd at The Empire.

The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a chance to meet the candidates with a question and answer session starting a half hour later.

Audience questions will be focused on senior’s issues or how campaign platforms may impact seniors.

General Manager of The Empire, Ariane Savard says “it’s important that our residents get a chance to hear from candidates, but we are also welcoming seniors and individuals with concerns relating to our aging population to attend. This is open to the community”