20 Days to 2026 Local General Voting Day!

20 days from today (September 28, 2026) -- voters in Wells, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and the rural areas of the Regional District will proceed to vote for new Mayors', Councillors', Electoral Area Directors' in CRD Areas B,C,E,G,H,K and L plus School Trustees in SD#28 (Quesnel) plus School Trustees for Zones 1,3,4,5 in School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) on Saturday, October 17, 2026

The list of candidates can be accessed, as follows: 

a) District of Wells --

https://www.wells.ca/application/files/9717/8978/5300/Declaration_of_Election_Wells_BC_2026.pdf

b) City of Quesnel -- 

https://www.quesnel.ca/city-hall/elections/2026-local-government-elections

c) City of Williams Lake -- 

https://www.williamslake.ca/651/2026-Nomination-Documents-Filed

d) District of 100 Mile House -- 

https://www.100milehouse.com/city-hall/2026-elections

e) Cariboo Regional District (Elections in Areas B,C,E,G,H,K,L) -- 

https://www.cariboord.ca/regional-government/elections-and-voting/2026-local-election-information/

f) School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) (Elections in Zones 1,3,4,5) --

 https://www.sd27.bc.ca/school-trustee-elections

g) School District #28 (Quesnel) -- 

https://www.sd28.bc.ca/2026-general-election

There will be All Candidates Forums in Quesnel/100 Mile House this week.  Quesnel's will be on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 6-9pm for Quesnel Mayor/Councillor candidates only at the CNC/UNBC's Quesnel Campus on Campus Way while the one in 100 Mile House will be this Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 6-10pm at the 100 Mile Community Hall at 265 Birch Avenue for 100 Mile Mayor/Councillor candidates as well as those running for CRD Director for Areas G,H,L

There are, currently, no all candidates forums scheduled for School District #27 or #28 School Trustee candidates while there is an All Candidates Forum scheduled for Williams Lake Mayor/Councillor candidates on Monday, October 5, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:00pm in the Gibraltar Room, Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex (525 Proctor St, Williams Lake)

Candidates have been hitting the doorsteps to get the support of voters' until the 1st Advanced Vote on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and there may be local governments' that offer a 2nd Advanced Vote prior to General Voting Day on Saturday, October 17, 2026 -- you are advised to check your local government or local Board of Education for full details 

Please stay tuned to your local election, wherever you live, so you can cast an informed vote for the person that will best represent you - whether as Mayor, Councillor, School Trustee or Electoral Area Director!

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards of Education Meetings | Week of September 28-October 2, 2026

During the shortened work week, due to National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) on Wednesday, September 30 -- during the week of September 28-October 2, 2026 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards of Education Meetings will be meeting, as follows:

School District #27(Cariboo-Chilcotin) - Regular Board of Education Meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:30pm in the SD27 Boardroom (350 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations --

i) -- Int. Field Trip - Sr. Tour Band to travel to Austria and Switzerland– Yvonne Davis  

ii) -- Financial Auditor’s Report, Financial Statements, and Financial Statement Disclosure & Analysis Report (FSD&A)  

* Report of the Superintendent

* Report from previous Committee of the Whole meeting

* Columneetza Jr. Secondary – BC HYDRO Statutory Right of Way (3rd Reading of Columneetza Jr. Secondary BC Hydro Statutory Right of Way – Bylaw 2026-2)

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District: (Please note -- these are the final meetings of the 2022-2026 Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors):

1) Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD) - Regular Board Meeting on Friday, October 2nd, 2026 at 9:30am in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Info Item: Interior Health Healthy Communities Newsletter

* Release of Item from previous In-Camera Meeting

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) Cariboo Regional District - Regular Board Meeting on Friday, October 2nd, 2026 at 9:45am or upon recess/adjournment of the CCRHD Board Meeting - whichever occurs first in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom - on the Agenda: 

* Land Use Matters (Area Directors' only) 

* Additional Solar Panels at South Cariboo Recreation Centre

* Durrell Road Closure/Fire Protection Impact (request to defer for up to 90 days until new Board is sworn in and can review the request)

* CRD Emergency Operations Centre's Response and Coordination During 2026 Wildfire Season

* Peavine Repeater Site (Chimney Lake area) – Central Cariboo Search and Rescue

* Consideration to dissolve Policy Committee 

* Establish 2027 Board Meeting Calendar

* Information Items 

* Recommendations from Committees/Commissions

* 103 Mile Water System Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5591, 2026 -- for adoption

* Requests to attend 2027 Natural Resources Forum in Prince George from Directors Bachmeier, Wagner, Anderson and Pare (Areas B,H,J,K).  Requests from Directors Bachmeier, Wagner and Anderson are contingent on their re-election in their respective Electoral Areas on October 17, 2026 while Director Tolin Pare (Area "J") was re-elected by acclamation back on September 21, 2026

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Finally - there are a number of Local Government All Candidates Forums in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Region as follows: 

1) Quesnel - Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 6-9pm at the CNC/UNBC Campus (by Quesnel McDonalds Restaurant) at 100 Campus Way, off of North Star Rd for Quesnel Mayor/Councillor candidates.  

More details: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EkWYqhmJz/

2) 100 Mile House - Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 6-10pm at 100 Mile Community Hall (265 Birch Avenue) for 100 Mile House Mayor/Councillor candidates as well as Cariboo RD Areas G,H,L Director candidates...

More details: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F9zzy7Kdm/

Central Cariboo Joint Committee Highlights - Sept 23rd, 2026 mtg

Present from Cariboo RD: Directors S. Forseth, M. Neufeld (Committee Co-Chair) and M. LeBourdais (Areas D,E,F) 

Present from City of Williams Lake: Mayor SPS Rathor (Committee Co-Chair) and Councillors M. Moses (via Zoom) and J. Flaspohler (via Zoom)

Meeting Chair: Mayor SPS Rathor

Meeting Location: Rick Hansen Boardroom, Williams Lake City Hall

Meeting called to order at 5:30pm

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on traditional, unceded Williams Lake First Nation territory within Secwepemculecw 

Meeting Agenda adopted, as amended (meeting with SD27 Zones 4,5,6 Trustees, after October 2026 local elections to discuss status of Glendale and Marie Sharpe Elementary School projects: Dir. Forseth) - click here

Minutes of the previous Joint Committee meetings was adopted

Delegation:

1) Williams Lake Stampede Association Representatives Court Smith, Lorina Sundt, Liz Crosina and Kayla Jasper appeared before the Committee to provide an update on the Williams Lake Stampede 100th Year Event Planning Update

Following their presentation -- a Question/Answer period ensued 

The Chair thanked the delegation for their time/information

Business:

1) The Committee received the following items for information:

* Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society's 'Spring 2026 Grant Awards' Report

* 2026 Pool Operating Schedule Update

* 2026 CMRC Operational Update

* 2026 Williams Lake Mustangs & Williams Lake Stampeders Update

* CMRC Naming Rights Policy Brochure

* Verbal Update re CMRC Heat Recovery Project

* 2026 BC Consumer Protection Act Changes and CMRC Operations

2) The Committee discussed the following items: 

* Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society's '2026-2028 Arts & Culture Fee for Service Agreement Contribution Recipients' Memo

* Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services (CCRLS) 2026 Business, Financial and Capital Plans (for feedback to inform 2027 CCRLS budget development)

* Letter from Billie Sheridan re CMRC Naming Rights Policy (referred by Council)

* Available Grants for Gibraltar Room Fee for October Rick Hansen Foundation Fundraising Gala

* Date Options for December Special CCJC/Central Cariboo Joint Committee Meeting re Central Cariboo Grant Applications

3) Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Fee for Service Agreement Renewals - 2026-2028

A report from the Regional District Manager of Community Services was presented to the Committee

Discussion ensued thereon... 

Resolved: THAT the Committee recommend to the Regional Board: 

"That pursuant to the agenda item summary of Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, Cariboo Regional District dated September 14, 2026, the recommendations of the Arts and Culture Fee for Service Committee be endorsed and that three-year contribution agreements, totalling $89,500, be entered into with the following groups at the noted annual amounts:

        Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin Society - $38,000;

        Station House Studio and Gallery Society - $23,500;

        Community Arts Council of Williams Lake - $7,000;

        Horsefly Historical Society and Museum - $4,500;

        Likely and District Chamber of Commerce Cedar City Museum - $4,500;

        150 Mile Greenbelt, Trails and Heritage Society Red School House Museum - $3,500;

        Williams Lake Studio Theatre Society - $3,500;

        Scout Island Nature Centre Art in Nature Program - $3,000;

        Women's Contact Society for the Annual Children's Festival - $2,000;

and further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the contribution agreements as approved.

4) Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society - Contracting Services Agreements Renewal

A report from the Regional District Manager of Community Services was presented to the Committee

Discussion ensued thereon... 

Resolved: THAT the Committee recommend to the Regional Board/City Council: 

That pursuant to the agenda item summary of Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, Cariboo Regional District dated September 15, 2026, the Contract Services Agreement and the Arts Centre Management and Operations Agreement with the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society be renewed for five-year terms with annual payments of $81,000 and $35,000, respectively, plus applicable taxes; and further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreements

5) Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024-2027 Recommended Updates

A report from the City of Williams Lake Director of Community Services was presented to the Committee

Discussion ensued thereon

Resolved: THAT the Committee recommend to the Regional Board: 

That pursuant to the report of Stacey Miranda, Director of Community Services, City of Williams Lake dated August 25, 2026, the Central Cariboo Joint Committee receive and endorse the proposed updates to Fees and Charges Bylaw 5452 for the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex for implementation January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029; and further, that the required amendments to the Fees and Charges Bylaw be brought forward to the Cariboo Regional District Board for consideration of approval.

6) Indoor Sport Facility Working Group Minutes & Feasibility Study RFP Award Recommendation

A report from the City of Williams Lake Director of Community Services was presented to the Committee

Discussion ensued thereon

Resolved: THAT the Committee recommend to City Council: 

That pursuant to the report of Stacey Miranda, Director of Community Services, City of Williams Lake dated September 8, 2026, the Central Cariboo Joint Committee receive the Minutes of the Indoor Sport Facility Working Group meetings held August 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026, together with the results of the Request for Proposals process for an Indoor Sport Feasibility Study, for information; and further, that the Joint Committee endorse award of the Indoor Sport Facility Feasibility Study RFP to HCMA Architecture and Design for the bid price of $64,500, plus applicable taxes, and authorize staff to engage the company following final approval by Council

7) Late Item #1 - Joint Meeting between Joint Committee members/SD27 Zones 4,5,6 Trustees

Director Forseth reported on this item

Discussion ensued thereon... 

Resolved: That Staff arrange a meeting following the October 17, 2026 elections between members of Central Cariboo Joint Committee and School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) Trustees for Zones 4,5,6 to discuss the current status of Glendale, Marie Sharpe school sites in the 1st half of 2027

8) Late Item #2 - The Committee discussed the Committee Meeting Agenda Format and following discussion, the Committee directed that similar items be grouped together on future Committee Meeting Agendas, at Staff's discretion 

9) Action Page

The Committee reviewed its Action Page and directed that Items 8,9 be removed from the Action Page

And then the Committee adjourned at 7:30pm

2026 Declaration of Elected by Acclamation | Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards of Education

Following the candidate challenge or withdraw period which expired on Friday, September 18th, 2026 at 4pm

The Chief Election Officers for the Cariboo Regional District and School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) have now declared that the following candidates have been Elected by Acclamation, as follows: 

1) School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

Zone 2 - William Shepherd of 108 Mile House

Zone 6 - Micheal Franklin of Williams Lake

Zone 7 - Jenny Philbrick of Williams Lake 

2) Cariboo Regional District (Electoral Area Directors)

Electoral Area A – Red Bluff/South Quesnel: Ms. Nicole Audet

Electoral Area D – Fox Mountain/McLeese Lake: Mr. Steve Forseth

Electoral Area F – 150 Mile House/Horsefly: Ms. Maureen LeBourdais

Electoral Area I – West Fraser/Nazko: Mr. Jim Glassford

Electoral Area J – West Chilcotin: Mr. Tolin Pare

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government Meetings | Week of September 21-25, 2026

During the week of September 21-25, 2026 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments will be holding meetings, as follows: 

Quesnel - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:30pm in Quesnel Council Chambers (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda: 

* Staff Reports: Response to Deepening Crisis in British Columbia’s Forest Sector; City of Quesnel Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1986 of 2026; Sensitive Ecosystem Development Permit for 196 Tatchell Road; Temporary Use Permit or TUP - 395 Elliott Street (current status and next steps)

* Several Letters on the Temporary Winter Shelter at 395 Elliott Street

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Williams Lake - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00pm in Williams Lake Council Chambers (450 Mart St, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegation: Williams Lake Active Transportation Working Group Update

* UBCM Grant Application - Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training Program

* Section 57 Notice on Title - 3018 Edwards Drive

* Works Yard Zone 2 Loop Upgrade (Phase of Mackenzie Fireflow Rezoning Project) - Award of Contract

View the full Meeting Agenda here

100 Mile House -- Meetings, as referenced below, to take place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue)

a) Committee of the Whole - 5pm.  On the Agenda: 

* Future amendment to Fees/Charges Bylaw

View the full Meeting Agenda here

b) Regular Council Meeting - 5:30pm.  On the Agenda: 

* 2026 Capital Budget Update - as of September 22, 2026

* Bylaw Officer's Report for August 2026

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District:

1) South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus - Regular Meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 11am in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House).  On the Agenda:

* 108 Mile Heritage Site Contribution Agreement Renewal – South Cariboo Economic Development

* Fishing Highway 24 Contribution Agreement – South Cariboo Economic Development

* Lone Butte Historical Society Contribution Agreement Renewal – South Cariboo Economic Development

*  Contribution Agreement Renewal with the District of 100 Mile House for Sani-dump Operation

* Discussion Items: South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation and South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) South Cariboo Joint Committee - Regular Meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12pm in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House).  On the Agenda:

* Delegations: 

i) 100 Mile House Youth Initiative/Rotary Club re: collaboration on the skate park project, discuss next steps on funding, fundraising, and timelines

ii) Trekor re: update on Trekor’s Yellowhead Project, with a focus on the latest milestone the project has reached

* Information or Discussion Items: 

i) 108 Mile Heritage Site - A Regional Heritage and Tourism Asset 

ii) BC Transit - 100 Mile House Fare Review Report 2026

iii) South Cariboo Recreation 2026 Business Plan, Financial Plan, and Capital Plan (for direction and next steps) 

iv) South Cariboo Recreation Centre - Outdoor Rink

v) South Cariboo Recreation Centre - Media Booth 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

3) Central Cariboo Joint Committee - Regular Meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5:30pm in the Rick Hansen Boardroom (Basement, 450 Mart St, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

A) Delegation: Williams Lake Stampede Association Representatives Court Smith, Lorina Sundt, Liz Crosina and Kayla Jasper re Williams Lake Stampede 100th Year Event Planning Update

B) Business Items (where a Resolution of the Committee is REQUIRED): 

* Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Fee for Service Agreement Renewals - 2026-2028

* Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society - Contracting Services Agreements Renewal

* Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024-2027 Recommended Updates

* Indoor Sport Facility Working Group Minutes & Feasibility Study RFP Award Recommendation

C) Information/Discussion Items (where a Resolution of the Committee is NOT REQUIRED): 

* Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society's 'Spring 2026 Grant Awards' Report

* Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society's '2026-2028 Arts & Culture Fee for Service Agreement Contribution Recipients' Memo

* 2026 Pool Operating Schedule Update

* 2026 CMRC Operational Update

* Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services 2026 Business, Financial and Capital Plans (for feedback to inform 2027 CCRLS budget development)

* 2026 Williams Lake Mustangs & Williams Lake Stampeders Update

* CMRC Naming Rights Policy Brochure

* Letter from Billie Sheridan re CMRC Naming Rights Policy (referred by Williams Lake Council)

* Available Grants for Gibraltar Room Fee for October Rick Hansen Foundation Fundraising Gala

* Date Options for December Special CCJC Meeting re Central Cariboo Grant Applications

* Verbal Update re CMRC Heat Recovery Project (Stacey Miranda)

* 2026 BC Consumer Protection Act Changes and CMRC Operations

View the full Meeting Agenda here

 

 

 

Next Gen 911 Service is here!

Courtesy of the Regional District of Fraser Fort George:

On September 9, 2026 Fraser-Fort George 9-1-1 successfully migrated regional Fire Dispatch services to the new Next Generation 9-1-1 Emergency Services IP network.

Next Generation 9-1-1 is a modernization initiative led by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission that moves emergency communications away from traditional analog systems as technology continues to evolve. 

Residents calling 9-1-1 are not expected to notice any difference with this transition. The move to Next Generation 9-1-1 has been underway for years and involved extensive research, testing and contingency planning to ensure emergency calls reach dispatchers without interruption. 

“This significant transformation required intense teamwork and an unwavering commitment to public safety," says Melanie Perrin, Senior Manager of Public Safety Services for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. "I am extremely proud of the Public Safety team, including our 9-1-1 Radio System professionals and the Prince George Fire Operations Communications Centre staff, for their expertise and tireless efforts on this project.”

The Emergency Services IP network is the secure, internet-based, digital network that enables the future work and enhancements associated with Next Generation 9-1-1. This initial transition to the new Next Generation 9-1-1 network is the first step to full Next Generation 9-1-1 implementation. In the future, Next Generation 9-1-1 will have improved location accuracy for more precise details when dispatching emergency responders, supporting a faster response and providing additional forms of emergency communications such as real time text and potentially, video calls. 

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George provides 9-1-1/Fire Dispatch services to:

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 

Cariboo Regional District

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako 

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (excluding Electoral Areas A, D and F)

Regional District of Central Kootenay

City of Nelson

For most locations in BC, when a 9-1-1 call is made, it is first answered by Emergency Communications for BC Inc. (E-Comm). E-Comm determines the nature of the emergency and transfers the call to police, fire or ambulance dispatch centres as required. Calls for police services are dispatched by the RCMP, or the local police jurisdiction, calls for fire/rescue services are dispatched by the Regional District’s Fire Operations Communications Centre in Prince George, and calls for ambulance services are dispatched by the BC Ambulance Service in Kamloops, Vancouver and Victoria. 

2026 Unofficial Candidate List - Cariboo Regional District (Electoral Area Directors)

Courtesy of the Cariboo Regional District:

The nomination period for the 2026 General Local Election has officially closed, with candidates putting their names forward to represent communities across the Cariboo Regional District (CRD).

While the nomination period has closed, the candidate list is not yet final. Candidates have a period following the close of nominations when they may withdraw their nomination. Once the withdrawal period has ended, the CRD will publish the official list of candidates.

Electoral Areas with only one candidate will see that candidate elected by acclamation. Where more than one candidate is running, voters will choose their Electoral Area Director in the 2026 General Local Election.

General Voting Day is Saturday, October 17, 2026, with advance voting opportunities also available on October 7 and 13. Residents can visit www.cariboord.ca/localelection for voting locations, candidate information and the latest election updates as they become available

List of Unofficial Candidates for the 2026 Cariboo Regional District Local General Elections:

Area "A" - Nicole Audet (incumbent) 

Area "B" - Barb Bachmeier (incumbent), Denise Bardua, Heloise Dixon-Warren, Robert Merz

Area "C" - John Massier (incumbent), Clint Cave

Area "D" - Steve Forseth (incumbent) 

Area "E" - Melynda Neufeld (incumbent), Mary Forbes

Area "F" - Maureen LeBourdais (incumbent)

Area "G" - Al Richmond (incumbent), Cory Gilmore, Roz Griston, Michele Spence

Area "H" - Margo Wagner (incumbent), John Kellet

Area "I" - Jim Glassford (incumbent)

Area "J" - Tolin Pare (incumbent) 

Area "K" - Betty Anderson (incumbent), Betty-Jean Bathgate

Area "L" - Eric DeVries (incumbent), Bo McKinney, Dan Parker, Jake McLean 

Cariboo RD Board Highlights - September 11th, 2026 mtg

Present: Vice-Chair M. Neufeld; Directors Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries (via MS Teams), Coleman, Paull, Rathor, and Area "A" Alternate Director M. Sales

Meeting called to order at 9:59am

The Vice-Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed Area "A" Alternate Director M.Sales to today's Board Meeting

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here

Minutes of the previous Board meeting were received/adopted

The Board held a 2 minute moment of silence remembering the 25th Anniversary of 9-11 in the United States 

Business:

Development Services: 

1) The Board gave 1st/2nd Readings to Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5575, 2026 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5576, 2026 with Final Adoption be subject to compliance with the Cariboo Regional District's Shoreland Management Policy at the sole expense of the applicant

Area L/8605 Boultbee Rd

2) The Board gave 1st/2nd Readings to North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5586, 2026 

Area A/4773 Leflar Rd

3) The Board gave 1st/2nd Readings to Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5584, 2025 with Final Adoption be subject to: 

* applicant offering to enter into and entering into a covenant to ensure compliance with the CRD Shoreland Management Policy with respect to a sewage disposal system

* applicant offering to enter into and entering into a section 219 covenant to prohibit commercial access from Sheridan Place

* applicant apply for a commercial access permit from Pigeon Road and a setback permit for the quonset shop with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit

* Compliance with the CRD Shoreland Management Policy 

Area F/3003 Pigeon Road and 25 Sheridan Place

4) Following a Public Hearing -- the Board gave 3rd Reading to Williams Lake Fringe Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5571, 2026 and Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5572, 2026

Area D/Mile 168 Rd

5) The Board approved a Development Variance Permit for property at 6049 Mahood Lake Road in Electoral Area “L”

Community Services: 

1) The Board approved the following regarding access to the Cariboo Regional District's Community Works Fund: 

* up to $45,000 to support a request from the Big Creek Community Association for a re-siding project at the Big Creek Community Hall from the 2026 Community Hall Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation envelope of the Community Works Fund

* up to $55,000 to support a request from the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission Society for the installation of a solar panel array at the McLeese Lake Community Hall from the 2026 Community Hall and Recreation Facility Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation envelope of the Community Works Fund

Finance: 

1) The Board received/ratified the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of August, 2026, in the amount of $4,324,134.43

Administration:

1) The Board delegated Director Anderson to speak to UBCM Resolution #EB16 – Invasive Plant Concerns during the 2026 UBCM/Union of BC Municipalities Convention 

2) The Board reviewed a request of the Horsefly River Roundtable regarding prohibition of use of biosolids on agriculture lands and directed that a letter be sent to the Horsefly River Roundtable advising that the Cariboo Regional District lacks authority to put a ban in place regarding use of biosolids on Agriculture Lands within the Cariboo Regional District but will continue to advocate on this subject

At request of Director Bachmeier (Electoral Area "B"): 

That a letter be forwarded to the Ministries of Environment/Agriculture to advise that the Cariboo Regional District opposes the use of biosolids on Agriculture Lands within the Cariboo Regional District 

3) Following discussion - the Board received its' "Information Only" items and at the request of Director Bachmeier: 

That a letter of support be forwarded to the City of New Westminister supporting their position that provincial legislation should be amended to require housing targets or density be tied to infrastructure funding 

Board recessed at 11:21am

Board resumed at 11:30am

Business, cont:

Corporate Bylaws:

1) The Board gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings to 103 Mile Water System Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5591, 2026

2) The Board gave 1st, 2nd, 3rd Readings + Adoption to: 

* Cariboo Regional District Board Procedure Bylaw No. 5590, 2026

* Forest Grove Legion Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 5589, 2026

The Board received a report of Chair Wagner covering her recent activities 

Directors provided verbal reports on activities within their Electoral Areas or Municipalities 

Meeting recessed for lunch at 12:05pm

Meeting resumed at 12:55pm

Business, cont:

Closed/In-Camera Board Meeting:

At 12:55pm -- the Board recessed its' Open Meeting to conduct a Closed Session as per Sections 92 + 90(1)(j), and 90(2)(b) [information prohibited from public disclosure and confidential negotiations between the Regional District, Provincial/Federal Governments and a 3rd Party]

Resumption of Open Board Meeting:

At 1:54pm -- the Board resumed its' Open Meeting

And then the Board adjourned at 1:57pm

Cariboo RD's Committee of the Whole Session - Sept 10th, 2026 mtg

Present: Vice-Chair M. Neufeld; Directors Audet, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries (via MS Teams), Paull, Rathor, Pinkney

Meeting called to order at 1:00pm

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw 

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting were received/adopted

Business:

The Committee discussed the following: 

1) Director Items'

* NDIT Intake Application Deadlines (Director Forseth, Area "D")

* Durrell Road Closure/Fire Protection Impact (Director Audet, Area "A")

2) Staff Items

* Policy Committee Dissolution (Deputy CAO)

* Recreational Use of Residential Properties at Deka Lake (Manager of Planning) 

* Update on the Board's Strategic Plan (CAO) 

Following discussion, the Committee recommended the following to the Regional Board for its consideration: 

1) That the Policy Committee be dissolved in January 2027 and policy items be placed on Committee of the Whole agendas

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Directors Audet and Forseth (Areas “A” and “D”)

And then the Committee adjourned at 2:25pm

2026 Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Elections Nomination Period - Day 7 of 8

Today (September 10, 2026) is the 7th day of the 8 day local elections nomination period that candidates can submit their candidate papers for formal approval to the Chief Election Officer or their Deputy of the local government or Board of Education that they are interested in seeking a position for (Mayor, Councillor, Electoral Area Director or School Trustee)

CivicInfoBC's 2026 Local Elections Candidates Portal (click here) reports that the following individuals have filed with the Chief Election Officer or their Deputy for the Districts of Wells/100 Mile House, Cities of Quesnel/Williams Lake, Cariboo Regional District or School Districts' #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) or #28 (Quesnel) -- as of 5pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Wells - none

Quesnel - 

Mayor: 

Incumbent - Ron Paull 

Candidates - Brian Waters, Coralee Oakes'

Councillor: 

Incumbents - Tony Goulet, Mitch Vik, Martin Runge, Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, Deb McKelvie

Candidates - Ryan Adams, Mike Cave, Joni Davis, Jeremy Drew, Ben Freeman, Robert Leclerc, Linda Wilson, Susan McNeill

School District #28 (Quesnel) - 

Incumbents: Tony Goulet, Lisa Boudreau, Julie-Anne Runge, Melissa Huska

Candidates: Vickie Campbell, Tracy Telford, Ben Freeman, Megan Graham, Kathy Beauvillier, Blanca Schorcht, Lisa Scott 

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin): 

Zone 1 - Ella Brown, Eric DeVries, Sheri Elgersma

Zone 2 - William Shepherd

Zone 3 - Willow Macdonald (incumbent)

Zone 4 - Melissa Coates (incumbent) vs Laura Zimmerman

Zone 5 - None 

Zone 6 - Mike Franklin (incumbent)

Zone 7 - Jenny Philbrick 

Williams Lake - 

Mayor: 

Incumbent: Surinderpal Rathor 

Councillor: 

Incumbents: Micheal Moses, Sheila Boehm, 

Candidates: Jason Ryll, Paul French, Dr. Rafiullah Sahibzada, Greg Jeannotte, Billie Sheridan, Whitney Spearing, Kayla Zaruk

100 Mile House - 

Mayor: 

Incumbent: Maureen Pinkney

Candidates: David Jurek 

Councillor: 

Incumbents: Dave Mingo, Marty Norgren, Donna Barnett

Candidates: Aaron Fulber, Norm Knutsen 

Cariboo Regional District - 

Area "A" - Nicole Audet (incumbent Director)

Area "B" - Heloise Dixon-Warren, Robert Merz (Director, Area "B" candidates)

Area "C" - John Massier (incumbent Director)

Area "D" - Steve Forseth (incumbent Director)

Area "E" - Melynda Neufeld (incumbent Director)

Area "F" - Maureen LeBourdais (incumbent Director)

Area "G" - Al Richmond (incumbent Director); Corey Gilmore (Director, Area "G" candidate)

Area "H" - Margo Wagner (incumbent Director)

Area "I" - Jim Glassford (incumbent Director)

Area "J" - Tolin Pare (incumbent Director)

Area "K" - Betty Anderson (incumbent Director); Bonnie Jean Bathgate (Director, Area "K" candidate)

Area "L" - Eric DeVries (incumbent Director); Jake McLean, Bo McKinney, Dan Parker (Director, Area "L" candidates) 

North Cariboo Joint Committee Highlights - Sept 8, 2026 mtg

Present from Quesnel Council: 

Mayor Paull; Councillors Elliott, Goulet, Roodenburg (Meeting Chair), Runge and Vik

Present from Cariboo Regional District: 

Areas A,B,C Directors N. Audet, B. Bachmeier, J. Massier

Meeting called to order at 5:30pm by the Chair

The Chair read aloud the Indigenous Acknowledgement as follows:

The North Cariboo Joint Committee is grateful to live, gather, and work in partnership with all Indigenous peoples, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit, and we honour their cultures, histories, and contributions to our vibrant community.

Meeting Agenda adopted

Minutes of the previous Committee meeting was received/adopted

Business: 

1) The Committee received for information the following: 

* Quarter 2 Leisure Services Budget and Statistics Report

* Quesnel's Canada Day Event - July 1, 2026

2) 2027-2031 NCRP (North Cariboo Recreation/Parks) Business and Financial Plans

The report from Quesnel's Director of Community Services regarding 2027-2031 NCRP (North Cariboo Recreation/Parks) Business and Financial Plans was presented to the Committee 

Discussion ensued thereon... 

Resolved: That the Committee direct staff to work on a "status quo" option for the 2027-2031 NCRP (North Cariboo Recreation/Parks) Business and Financial Plans

3) Letter of Support - Quesnel Kangaroos Hockey Club's bid to host the 2027 Western Canada Savage Cup Hockey Championship (Mayor Paull)

Mayor Paull reported on this item 

Discussion ensued thereon 

Resolved: That a letter of support from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee be authorized for the Quesnel Kangaroos Hockey Club's bid to host the 2027 Western Canada Savage Cup Hockey

Championship 

And then the Committee adjourned at 6:25pm

2026 Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Elections Nomination Period - Day 6 of 8

Today (September 9, 2026) is the 6th day of the 8 day local elections nomination period that candidates can submit their candidate papers for formal approval to the Chief Election Officer or their Deputy of the local government or Board of Education that they are interested in seeking a position for (Mayor, Councillor, Electoral Area Director or School Trustee)

CivicInfoBC's 2026 Local Elections Candidates Portal (click here) reports that the following individuals have filed with the Chief Election Officer or their Deputy for the Districts of Wells/100 Mile House, Cities of Quesnel/Williams Lake, Cariboo Regional District or School Districts' #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) or #28 (Quesnel) - information current as of 5pm - September 8, 2026

Wells - none

Quesnel - 

Mayor: 

Incumbent - Ron Paull 

Candidates - Brian Waters, Coralee Oakes'

Councillor: 

Incumbents - Tony Goulet, Mitch Vik, Martin Runge, Laurey-Anne Roodenburg

Candidates - Ryan Adams, Mike Cave, Joni Davis, Jeremy Drew, Ben Freeman, Robert Leclerc, Linda Wilson, Susan McNeill

School District #28 (Quesnel) - 

Incumbents: Tony Goulet, Lisa Boudreau, Julie-Anne Runge, Melissa Huska

Candidates: Vickie Campbell, Tracy Telford, Ben Freeman, Megan Graham, Kathy Beauvillier, 

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin): 

Zone 1 - Ella Brown, Eric DeVries, Sheri Elgersma

Zone 2 - None

Zone 3 - Willow Macdonald (incumbent)

Zone 4 - Melissa Coates (incumbent) vs Laura Zimmerman

Zone 5 - None 

Zone 6 - Mike Franklin (incumbent)

Zone 7 - Jenny Philbrick 

Williams Lake - 

Mayor: 

Incumbent: Surinderpal Rathor 

Councillor: 

Incumbents: Micheal Moses, 

Candidates: Jason Ryll, Paul French, Dr. Rafiullah Sahibzada, Greg Jeannotte 

100 Mile House - 

Mayor: 

Incumbent: Maureen Pinkney

Candidates: David Jurek 

Councillor: 

Incumbents: Dave Mingo, Marty Norgren, Donna Barnett

Candidates: Aaron Fulber, Norm Knutsen 

Cariboo Regional District - 

Area "A" - Nicole Audet (incumbent Director)

Area "B" - Heloise Dixon-Warren, Robert Merz (Director, Area "B" candidates)

Area "C" - John Massier (incumbent Director)

Area "D" - Steve Forseth (incumbent Director)

Area "E" - Melynda Neufeld (incumbent Director)

Area "F" - Maureen LeBourdais (incumbent Director)

Area "G" - Al Richmond (incumbent Director), Corey Gilmore (Director, Area "G" candidate)

Area "H" - Margo Wagner (incumbent Director)

Area "I" - Jim Glassford (incumbent Director)

Area "J" - Tolin Pare (incumbent Director)

Area "K" - Betty Anderson (incumbent Director), Bonnie Jean Bathgate (Director, Area "K" candidate)

Area "L" - Eric DeVries (incumbent Director), Jake McLean (Director, Area "L" candidate), Bo McKinney (Director, Area "L" candidate), Dan Parker (Director, Area "L" candidate) 

2026 Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Elections Nomination Period - Day 5 of 8

Today (September 8, 2026) is the 5th day of the 8 day local elections nomination period that candidates can submit their candidate papers for formal approval to the Chief Election Officer or their Deputy of the local government or Board of Education that they are interested in seeking a position for (Mayor, Councillor, Electoral Area Director or School Trustee)

CivicInfoBC's 2026 Local Elections Candidates Portal (click here) reports that the following individuals have filed with the Chief Election Officer or their Deputy for the Districts of Wells/100 Mile House, Cities of Quesnel/Williams Lake, Cariboo Regional District or School Districts' #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) or #28 (Quesnel) as of 4:30pm on Friday, September 4th, 2026:

Wells - none

Quesnel - 

Mayor: 

Incumbent - Ron Paull 

Candidates - Brian Waters

Councillor: 

Incumbents - Tony Goulet, Mitch Vik, Martin Runge

Candidates - Ryan Adams, Mike Cave, Joni Davis, Jeremy Drew, Ben Freeman, Robert Leclerc, Linda Wilson

School District #28 (Quesnel) - 

Incumbents: Tony Goulet, Lisa Boudreau, Julie-Anne Runge

Candidates: Vickie Campbell, Tracy Telford, Ben Freeman, Megan Graham, Kathy Beauvillier, 

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) - none

Williams Lake - 

Mayor: 

Incumbent: Surinderpal Rathor 

Councillor: 

Incumbents: Micheal Moses, 

Candidates: Jason Ryll 

100 Mile House - 

Mayor: 

Incumbent: Maureen Pinkney

Candidates: David Jurek 

Councillor: 

Incumbents: Dave Mingo, Marty Norgren

Candidates: Aaron Fulber, Norm Knutsen 

Cariboo Regional District - 

Area "A" - Nicole Audet (incumbent Director)

Area "B" - Heloise Dixon-Warren (Director, Area "B" candidate)

Area "C" - John Massier (incumbent Director)

Area "D" - Steve Forseth (incumbent Director)

Area "E" - Melynda Neufeld (incumbent Director)

Area "F" - Maureen LeBourdais (incumbent Director)

Area "G" - Al Richmond (incumbent Director), Corey Gilmore (Director, Area "G" candidate)

Area "H" - Margo Wagner (incumbent Director)

Area "I" - Jim Glassford (incumbent Director)

Area "J" - Tolin Pare (incumbent Director)

Area "K" - Betty Anderson (incumbent Director)

Area "L" - Eric DeVries (incumbent Director), Jake McLean (Director, Area "L" candidate)

2026 Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Elections Nomination Period - Day 4 of 8

Today (September 4, 2026) is the 4th day of the 8 day local elections nomination period that candidates can submit their candidate papers for formal approval to the Chief Election Officer or their Deputy of the local government or Board of Education that they are interested in seeking a position for (Mayor, Councillor, Electoral Area Director or School Trustee)

CivicInfoBC's 2026 Local Elections Candidates Portal (click here) reports that the following individuals have filed with the Chief Election Officer or their Deputy for the Districts of Wells/100 Mile House, Cities of Quesnel/Williams Lake, Cariboo Regional District or School Districts' #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) or #28 (Quesnel)

After 4:30pm today -- candidates for Mayor, Councillor, School Trustee or Electoral Area Director can resume submitting their nomination forms to the local Chief Election Officer or their Deputy on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

Wells - none

Quesnel - 

Mayor - Ron Paull (incumbent Mayor), Brian Waters (Mayoral candidate); 

Councillor - Tony Goulet (incumbent Councillor); Ben Freeman (Councillor candidate), Mike Cave (Councillor candidate), Jeremy Drew (Councillor candidate), Robert Leclerc (Councillor candidate), Linda Nelson (Councillor candidate)

School District #28 (Quesnel) - Tony Goulet/Lisa Boudreau (incumbent Trustees), Vickie Campbell, Tracy Telford, Ben Freeman, Megan Graham (Trustee candidates)

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) - none

Williams Lake - 

Mayor: Surinderpal Rathor (incumbent Mayor)

Councillor: Jason Ryll (Councillor candidate)

100 Mile House - 

Mayor: Maureen Pinkney (incumbent Mayor), David Jurek (Mayoral candidate)

Councillor: Aaron Fulber (Councillor candidate), Norm Knutsen (Councillor candidate) 

Cariboo Regional District - 

Area "A" - Nicole Audet (incumbent Director)

Area "B" - Heloise Dixon-Warren (Director, Area "B" candidate)

Area "C" - John Massier (incumbent Director)

Area "D" - Steve Forseth (incumbent Director)

Area "E" - Melynda Neufeld (incumbent Director)

Area "F" - Maureen LeBourdais (incumbent Director)

Area "H" - Margo Wagner (incumbent Director)

Area "I" - Jim Glassford (incumbent Director)

Area "J" - Tolin Pare (incumbent Director)

Area "K" - Betty Anderson (incumbent Director)

Area "L" - Eric DeVries (incumbent Director)

2026 Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Elections Nomination Period - Day 2 of 8

Today (September 2, 2026) is the 2nd day of the 8 day local elections nomination period that candidates can submit their candidate papers for formal approval to the Chief Election Officer or their Deputy of the local government or Board of Education that they are interested in seeking a position for (Mayor, Councillor, Electoral Area Director or School Trustee)

CivicInfoBC's 2026 Local Elections Candidates Portal (click here) reports that the following individuals have filed with the Chief Election Officer or their Deputy for the Districts of Wells/100 Mile House, Cities of Quesnel/Williams Lake, Cariboo Regional District or School Districts' #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) or #28 (Quesnel)

Wells - none

Quesnel - Brian Waters (Mayor), Tony Goulet (incumbent Councillor)

School District #28 (Quesnel) - Tony Goulet, Lisa Boudreau (incumbent Trustees)

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) - none

Williams Lake - none

100 Mile House - none 

Cariboo Regional District - Steve Forseth (incumbent Area "D" Director), Maureen LeBourdais (incumbent Area "F" Director), Margo Wagner (incumbent Area "H" Director), Jim Glassford (incumbent Area "I" Director), Betty Anderson (incumbent Area "K" Director), Eric DeVries (incumbent Area "L" Director)