Saturday, October 15 is local election day across the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK). Polls are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm for qualified electors.
Of the 11 electoral areas in the RDCK, six Regional Directors have been elected by acclamation (Area A, D, F, H, I and K). There will be elections in the other five Electoral Areas (B, C, E, G, and J).
The RDCK is also holding a referendum in Electoral Area H to determine if the Area will join the Local Conservation Fund service.
See below for the voting locations:
Electoral Area B
| Erickson Elementary School | 3523 Hwy 3, Erickson, BC |
| Canyon Elementary School | 4575 Canyon/Lister Rd., Canyon, BC |
| Yahk Community Hall | 8790 Railway Ave., Yahk, BC |
| Creston & District Community Complex | 312-19th Ave. N, Creston, BC |
Candidates
Roger Tierney
Tanya Wall (incumbent)
Electoral Area C
| West Creston Community Hall | 1350 West Creston Rd., Creston, BC |
| Wynndel Community Hall | 5127 Wynndel Rd., Wynndel, BC |
| Creston & District Community Complex | 312-19th Ave. N, Creston, BC |
Candidates
Adam Casemore (incumbent)
Kelly Vandenberghe
Electoral Area E
| Balfour Seniors Hall | 8435 Busk St., Balfour, BC |
| Procter Community Hall | 246 Third St., Procter, BC |
| Blewett Elementary School | 2665 Blewett Rd., Nelson, BC |
| RDCK Office | 202 Lakeside Dr., Nelson, BC |
Candidates
Reggie Goldsbury
Cheryl Graham
Dan Rye
Landon Veregin
Electoral Area G
| Salmo Community Centre | 206 7th St., Salmo, BC |
| Ymir Community Hall | 7210 1st Ave., Ymir |
Candidates
Anna Bundschuh
Hans Cunningham (incumbent)
Farrell Segall
Electoral Area J
| Robson Community Hall | 3067 Waldie Ave., Robson, BC |
| Ootischenia Community Hall | 1119 Columbia Rd., Ootischenia, BC |
| Castlegar & District Community Complex | 2101 6th Ave., Castlegar, BC |
Candidates
Henny Hanegraaf
Kim Tassone
Electoral Area H – Local Conservation Fund Referendum
| Bosun Hall | 710 Bellevue Street, New Denver |
| Crescent Valley Hall | 1385 Highway 6, Crescent Valley |
| Hills Fire Hall | Hills |
| Silverton Hall | 203 Lake Avenue, SIlverton |
| Winlaw Community Hall | 5897 Highway 6, Winlaw |
If you are unsure of what Electoral Area you are in, please use the RDCK Public Web Map to determine your location.
A reminder to voters that using cell phones and other electronic devices is not permitted in the voting area. All cell phones must be put away before entering the voting area; this includes children or others attending with you.