2026 Municipal Election

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Two all-candidates forums planned in Creston

Creston Valley voters will have two opportunities next week to hear from candidates in the municipal election. 

Garry Jackman seeks another term as RDCK Area A director

Garry Jackman is seeking a fifth term as Regional District of Central Kootenay Area A director, after nearly two decades representing the East Shore on the regional district board.

Forrest Demman enters Area A’s first contested race since 2008

Forrest Demman is looking at the next 10 years through the eyes of his three children as he runs to represent the East Shore.

Community input central to Mike Martell’s RDCK Area C campaign

Improving communication between the RDCK and residents is a key focus for Mike Martell in his bid for the Regional District of Central Kootenay Area C director seat.

Creston mayoral candidate Neil Farstad campaigns on lower taxes, spending cuts

Creston mayoral candidate Neil Farstad wants to rein in municipal spending and review the town’s projects and bureaucracy.

2026 West Kootenay/Boundary election candidates by the numbers

A roundup of trivia following the close on Friday of nominations for local government elections in 17 local municipalities, four school districts, and two regional districts (plus a bit of a third).

RDCK: Races in all 3 Creston Valley electoral areas

The Regional District of Central Kootenay will see races next month in all three Creston Valley rural areas.

Creston: New mayor on the way, 12 candidates for council

Creston’s mayoral seat is up for grabs this fall, with current Mayor Arnold DeBoon not seeking another term. 

Kootenay Lake School District: Creston races contested, several seats acclaimed

Four Kootenay Lake School District trustee races will be contested this fall, while several others are already settled. 

Who’s running? 2026 Creston and area election candidates

Candidate lists based on CivicInfoBC and media reports. The nomination deadline is Sept. 11.

Danny Turner announces bid for RDCK Area B director

A longtime Creston Valley resident with a background in business consulting wants to represent Area B on the Regional District of Central Kootenay Board of Directors. 
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