This is a public notice required by the Local Government Act
An election by voting will be held to elect an Electoral Area B Director, with the following persons as candidates for the office:
Electoral Area B Director – One (1) to be elected
Graham, Reid | Siphon Creek Road, Electoral Area B |
Lehmann, Madeleine | Cecil Lake Road, Electoral Area B |
Voting Dates and Locations
ADVANCE VOTING
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 AND Wednesday, February 19, 2025 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm
Location: | Address: |
Pomeroy Sport Centre | 9324 96 Street, Fort St. John, BC |
GENERAL VOTING
Saturday, February 22, 2025 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm
Location: | Address: |
Pomeroy Sport Centre | 9324 96 Street, Fort St. John, BC |
ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING
Saturday, February 22, 2025 between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm
Location: | Address: |
Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School | 22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC |
Buick Creek Community Hall | 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC |
Cecil Lake Hall | 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC |
Montney Community Hall | 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC |
Wonowon Elementary School | 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC |
Clearview Arena | 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC |
Voter Registration
Voting day only registration is in effect for the PRRD
There is no need to pre-register to vote as registration of all voters for this election will take place at the time of voting. In order to register at the time of voting, you will be required to present two pieces of identification and complete the application form available at the voting place. Voters are also required to make a solemn declaration that they meet the requirements to be registered as either a resident voter or as a non-resident property owner voter.
To register, all voters must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.
Non-resident property owner voters must also provide proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (proof of ownership). If there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners must be provided. Non-resident voters are encouraged to contact the Chief Election Officer in advance to ensure that they have all necessary paperwork in place prior to voting day.
RESIDENT Voters:
To register as a resident voter you must:
- be 18 years of age or older on general voting day (February 22, 2025)
- be a Canadian citizen;
- be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
- be a resident of Electoral Area B, on the day of registration (at time of voting); and
- not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.
NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY OWNER Voters:
If voting as a non-resident property owner, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election Officer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.
To register as a non-resident property owner voter, you must:
- be 18 years of age or older on general voting day (February 22, 2025);
- be a Canadian citizen;
- be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting) AND be a registered owner of real property in Electoral Area B for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
- not be entitled to register as a resident voter; and
- not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.
In addition, for non-resident property owner voters:
- Registered owners of the property are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust (the property must be owned personally, not corporately).
- If more than one person is registered as owners of the property, only one of those individuals may register and vote as a non-resident property owner voter, and they must provide written consent of the majority of the owners of the property.
Types of Documents That Will Be Accepted as Identification
You must produce at least two (2) documents that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence, at least one (1) of which must contain your signature. The following classes of documents will be accepted:
- a Driver’s Licence;
- an Identification Card such as:
- a photo BC services card
- a non-photo BC services card
- an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
- a BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard
- a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8
- a Social Insurance Number card
- a Citizenship Card
- a real property tax notice
- a credit card or debit card or
- a utility bill, (such as electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable services)
The above listed identification documents MUST be accepted by election officials. An election official may also accept other forms of documents that provide evidence satisfactory to the election official (e.g., a valid, current passport).
Mail Ballot Voting
Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone qualified to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property owner, may choose to vote by mail.
REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:
Before 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, if you wish to vote by mail, you must request a mail ballot package in one of the following ways:
- In person, at PRRD offices, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek or 9505 – 100 Street, Fort St. John
- By email to tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or joanne.caldecott@prrd.bc.ca
- By phone to 250-784-3200 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773
RETURNING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:
To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer by the close of voting on Saturday, February 22, 2025. It is the responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:
By mail – Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8, up to 4:30 pm on February 21, 2025.
Drop off in person:
- During regular office hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, or 9505 – 100 Street Fort St. John up to 4:30 pm on February 21, 2025, or
- During voting at the Pomeroy Sport Centre (9324 96 Street Fort St. John) on February 12, February 19, or February 22, 2025 between 8 am and 8 pm
To find out more about how to vote by mail, please call the office at 250‑784‑3200 or view the webpage at prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote.
Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Officer