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BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN More people will probably vote in the municipal election Monday than in past years because there are three credible candidates running for mayor, according to a Laurentian University political science professor.

BY KEITH LACEY As one of the first built in Canada back in 1926, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 has been a home away from home for thousands of war veterans and their loved ones and provided a place where members can share memories and experiences,

BY KEITH LACEY The Ministry of Natural Resources is urging all area hunters to properly dispose of animal remains after a deluge of recent complaints by area citizens during this busy hunting season.

Mayoral candidate Lynne Reynolds says she'll set aside $1 million a year from the city's budget for a training and scholarship fund for youth.

Dave Courtemanche, who is running for re-election as mayor of Greater Sudbury, says it is a myth that there has been little capital investment in the outlying areas of Greater Sudbury.

Ward 6 candidate Robert Kirwan says he wants to put the city's surplus into infrastructure projects instead of leaving it in the bank.

If he's elected, Ward 1 candidate Carlos Reyes says he'll donate some of his own council salary to improve the lives of youth and seniors.

Based on the 2006 census data, there are 9,955 Greater Sudbury residents between the ages of 20 and 24 and 44,520 residents between the ages of 25 and 45, says Ward 12 candidate Derek Young.

Ward 11 candidate Janet Gasparini says she was “shocked” to hear mayoral candidate John Rodriguez announce no one would be homeless if he were mayor of Greater Sudbury.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN More people will probably vote in the municipal election Monday than in past years because there are three credible candidates running for mayor, according to a Laurentian University political science professor.