Tag: 2026 Municipal Election

West Kootenay Labour Council endorses 5 candidates

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The West Kootenay Labour Council has given its stamp of approval to five local election candidates who it believes to be "labour friendly

With election looming, Trail council bids farewell

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Trail's chief administrator has paid tribute to the outgoing city council for conducting themselves professionally and treating "staff, the community, and each other with respect and dignity."

Slocan Valley RDCK candidate belatedly withdraws

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Jae Hamilton,one of the three candidates running for regional district director in the Slocan Valley, doesn't want you to vote for him.

Grand Forks man running for mayor of Castlegar

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Grand Forks resident Donald Pharand says a "very serious public safety" issue has prompted him to run for mayor of Castlegar.

Karl Kuepper running for mayor of Trail

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A newcomer to local politics is running for mayor of Trail because he says the city is “on the wrong path.”

Castlegar: 3 for mayor, 9 for council

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Two of the mayoral candidates have been known for months: incumbent councillors Brian Bogle and Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff. But a surprise came Thursday when Donald Pharand of Grand Forks added his name to the race. 

RDKB: 3 of 5 directors acclaimed

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Three of the five incumbent Regional District of Kootenay Boundary directors have been acclaimed for another term.

Salmo: Mayor and council elected by acclamation

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Salmo will have a new mayor next term, with current mayor Diana Lockwood not seeking re-election.

Who’s running? 2026 West Kootenay/Boundary election candidates

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A list of candidates in the Oct. 17 elections for councils, school boards, and regional district boards.

Janice Nightingale running for mayor of Rossland

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A former Rossland city councillor will seek the city's top job this fall.

Carolyn Amantea not seeking re-election in Warfield

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In a Facebook post, Amantea said she is "grateful for the support, conversations and amazing opportunities that have been an integral part of my life in Warfield for the past four years."

Mayoral race expected in Fruitvale

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Guesford has served as a village councillor since 2024.

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Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
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Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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