Category Archives: 2018
Hazelton picks new mayor
Incumbent Alice Maitland has lost her bid to return as mayor of Hazelton. Challenger Dennis Sterritt picked up 76 votes compared to Maitland’s 45. Hazelton council will be a split between new an...
CFNRNews Oct 20, 2018
Quesnel council election numbers in
There was no race for mayor in Quesnel, but there were 11 people vying for one of the six spots on council. Incumbent Scott Elliott picked up the most votes, followed by Mitch Vik, Ron Paull, Laurey-A...
CFNRNews Oct 20, 2018
Walt Cobb re-elected to mayor's chair in Williams Lake
Incumbent Walt Cobb will serve another term after he defeated former councillor Surinderpal Rathor. Cobb picked up just over 60% of the vote compared to nearly 39% for Rathor. Returning to council wil...
CFNRNews Oct 20, 2018
Dolores Funk elected Mayor of Burns Lake
Dolores Funk has won a three-way race to become mayor of Burns Lake. Funk beat out Al Gerow and John Rauch with 58.5% of the vote. The four members of the Village of Burns Lake Council were acclaimed....
CFNRNews Oct 20, 2018
Votes in for Fort St. John Council
Incumbent Lori Ackerman was acclaimed as mayor. Council will be made up of four incumbents and two newcomers, one of which had the most votes. Becky Grimsrud picked up the most ballots, followed by in...
CFNRNews Oct 20, 2018
Some new faces on Mackenzie council
While there was no race for the District of Mackenzie’s mayor, there will be a couple of new faces on council. Joan Atkinson was acclaimed as mayor and many of the incumbent councillors were ret...
CFNRNews Oct 20, 2018
Allen Courtoreille elected as mayor of Chetwynd
Voters in the District of Chetwynd have elected Allen Courtoreille as mayor. Courtoreille picked up 51.8% of the vote, defeating Alec Brownlee by 24 votes. Rounding out council will be Mel Deck, Jocel...
CFNRNews Oct 20, 2018
Dale Bumstead elected to another term as Dawson Creek Mayor
Incumbent Dale Bumstead has been re-elected easily in Dawson Creek. Bumstead picked up 85% of the vote, while challenger Trenten Laarz achieved about 14%. Making up Dawson Creek Council will be former...
CFNRNews Oct 20, 2018
Government to provide Disaster Financial Assistance to Old Fort residents
The province is providing financial help to northeastern BC residents forced from their homes by a slow-moving landslide. The BC government is making Disaster Financial Assistance is available to resi...
CFNRNews Oct 19, 2018
Hazelton pellet plant FID expected in early 2019
The Gitxsan Development Corporation says a proposed pellet plant in Hazelton is getting closer to reality. President and CEO Rick Connors says they’re hoping to announce a Final Investment Decis...
CFNRNews Oct 19, 2018