PRRD to host candidate information session for 2026 General Local Election with Fort St. John, Dawson Creek

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is co-hosting two candidate information sessions ahead of the 2026 general local election with the cities of Fort St. John and Dawson Creek in July. 

According to a Facebook event, the information session for Fort St. John has been scheduled for July 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the City Hall, Council Chambers. The session in Dawson Creek has been scheduled for July 29, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Kiwanis Performing Area Centre. 

These sessions are meant for anyone interested in running for the local government in the PRRD. 

Some of the topics that will be covered include eligibility, the nomination process, roles and responsibilities, policies and bylaws, time commitment and compensation. 

People with any questions are asked to contact the city’s Chief Election Officer, Bonnie McCue, and the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Christina Brace, check the city’s website, or email legislativeservices@fortstjohn.ca. 

Additionally, for the PRRD, people can contact Tyra Henderson, the Chief Election Officer, and the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Michael McLean, check the PRRD’s website, or email elections@prrd.bc.ca.