Municipal voting day this weekend

Published on October 16, 2026 at 6:07 AM

2026 General Local Election - Notice of Election by Voting

An election by voting is being held to elect six Councillors and five School Trustees. Below is everything residents need to know to vote.

Key Dates & Locations

  • General Voting Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026 — 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
    Location: Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre — Fitness Room (upstairs), 5500 Alaska Hwy
  • Advance Voting: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 — 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
    Location: Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre — Community Hall, 5500 Alaska Hwy
  • Special Voting Opportunity (Hospital patients & staff): Saturday, October 17, 2026 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Location: Fort Nelson General Hospital, 5315 Liard Street

Candidates 

Councillor — Six (6) to be elected

  • Kim Eglinski
  • Melinda Belleau
  • Danny Soles
  • Andrea Warren
  • Bruce Deinstadt
  • Brenda Enax
  • Wayne Kushnerek
  • Douglas Whitehorne Sr

School Trustee — Five (5) to be elected

  • Jamie Thompson 
  • Linda Dolen
  • Sheila McMillan
  • Frank Peach
  • Lou Croin
  • Yvette Taylor
  • Kathi Dickie

Elector Registration

  • No pre-registration required — register at the voting place on the day you vote.
  • Resident and non-resident property elector rules and ID requirements are available at the voting place. Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of ID (one with a signature) proving residency and identity.

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