Another candidate has stepped forward seeking to replace Emerson M.L.A. Jack Penner.
31 year-old Tammy Smook of Vita is the 4th candidate and 1st woman to enter the race. Smook has worked with the P.C. caucus in the past and for the last 2 years has been a homeopathic practitioner. She says through her employment she meets a lot of people not satisfied with the health care system in Manitoba and says she has come to a point in life where it's time to advocate for these people. Smook says the other burning issues facing Manitobans are farming, daycare and education. The other 3 candidates seeking the Emerson nomination are Larry Tetrault, John Stephens and Cliff Graydon. The nomination meeting is November 21st in Altona.