Voters across the Peace Region have another chance to cast their ballots today as advance voting continues ahead of Saturday’s municipal election.
In Fort St. John, advance voting is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion.
Voters in Dawson Creek can cast their ballots at the Ovintiv Events Centre. .
The Peace River Regional District is also holding advance voting Wednesday at three locations: the PRRD Office in Fort St. John, the PRRD Office in Dawson Creek and the Chetwynd District Office.
Advance voting runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Fort St. John, voters will not only elect a mayor and council but will also decide the future of the city’s proposed aquatics facility through a referendum question on the ballot.
Residents are being asked whether they support borrowing up to $90 million for construction of a new aquatic facility and indoor fieldhouse.
A simple majority of valid votes cast is required for the referendum to pass. If approved, the newly elected council would then consider adopting the borrowing bylaw, with construction potentially beginning in spring 2027
Regional district voters will also have a number of referendum questions to consider, depending on where they live.
The PRRD says residents in Areas C, D and E will vote on six referendum questions related to new water service areas, while portions of Areas B and E will be asked about a proposed new community and recreational space.
Municipal elections in British Columbia are held every four years and determine local representation, including mayors, councillors, regional district directors and school trustees.
General Voting Day throughout the region is Saturday, October 17.