Steve's Meeting/Expenses Calendar - October 2026

During the month of October 2026 -- I attended the following meetings or events: 

October 1 - attended the South Cariboo All Candidate Forum for candidates for 100 Mile House Mayor/Councillor + Cariboo RD Areas G,H,L Directors

October 2 - attend meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

October 5 - attended the Williams Lake All Candidate Forum for Williams Lake Mayor/Councillor candidates 

October 7 - attended the monthly meeting of the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission 

October 13 - attended the Grand Opening of the Skule7ten Park in downtown Williams Lake with Cariboo RD's Area "G" Director Al Richmond and Area "K" Director Betty Anderson

October 14 - attended special Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting. Special Guest: Mining Association of BC 

October 15 - Special Cariboo RD Board In-Camera Meeting

October 18 - Attended the annual AGM of the Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Society AGM at Bull Mountain with incoming Wiliams Lake Councillor-elect Ruth Lloyd 

October 22 - Regular Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting with Cariboo RD Area "K" Director Betty Anderson, Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor and incoming Williams Lake Councillor-elect Paul French 

October 28 - BC Construction Association Meet and Greet at Fox Mountain Brewing

In addition, remained in contact with the Cariboo RD Area D's Alternate Director and used her as a "sounding board" as I deal with issues with my Electoral Area.  As well as responded to inquiries from Area "D" residents' via phone/text, social media or email 

Expenses submitted in October 2026:

October 2 - $206 for meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

Steve's Meeting/Expense Calendar - September 2026

During the month of September 2026 -- I attended the following meetings or events: 

September 2 - Monthly Meeting of McLeese Lake Recreation Commission at McLeese Lake Community Hall

September 8 - Virtual Joint Ministry of Transportation Staff meeting with Cariboo RD Areas A,B,D Directors Nicole Audet/Barb Bachmeier/Steve Forseth, Mayor of Williams Lake Surinderpal Rathor, Councillor L-A Roodenburg from City of Quesnel and Cariboo RD Chair Margo Wagner to discuss Cariboo-Chilcotin transportation network/individual road issues

September 10 - Committee of the Whole Meeting (Cariboo RD Board) 

September 11 - Meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Cariboo Regional District Boards'

September 23 - Meeting of Central Cariboo Joint Committee in Rick Hansen Boardroom, Williams Lake City Hall

September 24 - Meeting of the Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce meeting

In addition, remained in contact with the Cariboo RD Area D's Alternate Director and used her as a "sounding board" as I deal with issues with my Electoral Area.  As well as responded to inquiries from Area "D" residents' via phone/text, social media or email 

Expenses submitted in September 2026:

September 10 - $129 for Committee of the Whole (Cariboo RD Board) Meeting

September 11 - $206 for Meetings of Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District/Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

September 23 - $83 for meeting of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee 

Steve's Meeting/Expense Calendar - August 2026

During the month of August 2026 -- I attended the following meetings or events: 

August 5 - Monthly Meeting of McLeese Lake Recreation Commission at McLeese Lake Community Hall

August 14 - Meetings of Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District/Cariboo Regional District Boards' as well as an introductory phone call with the new Chief Administrative Officer of Xat'sull First Nation

August 18 - 10th Annual Salmon Sampling Event at Xat'sull Heritage Village

August 19 - met with Cariboo RD Areas "A" and "B" Directors in Quesnel regarding the 2026 UBCM Resolution Book

August 21 - virtually met with TELUS representatives regarding High Speed Internet/Cell Network expansion opportunities within Cariboo RD Area "D"

August 23 - attended the fundraiser event at the McLeese Lake Community Hall for the McLeese Lake Meals with Heart Society 

August 24 - Public Hearing for property on Mile 168 Rd

In addition, remained in contact with the Cariboo RD Area D's Alternate Director and used her as a "sounding board" as I deal with issues with my Electoral Area.  As well as responded to inquiries from Area "D" residents' via phone/text, social media or email 

Expenses submitted in August 2026:

August 14, 2026 - $206 for Meetings of Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District/Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

Steve's Meeting and Expense Calendar - July 2026

During the month of July 2026 -- I attended the following meetings or events: 

July 1 -- Unveiling of Welcome to Secwepemculecw sign at the Williams Lake Tourism Discovery Centre as well as Canada Day event at Boitanio Park in Williams Lake 

July 4 -- Celebration of Life event in Quesnel to remember the late Mary Sjostrom -- previously a Quesnel City Councillor from 1999-2008, Mayor of Quesnel from 2008-2014 and Cariboo RD Area "A" Director from 2018-2025

July 8 -- Province of BC webinar on the current drought/wildfire situation in BC and monthly meeting of the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission 

July 10 -- Monthly meeting of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

July 15 -- Williams Lake Community Safety Forum along with Cariboo RD Board Chair Margo Wagner, at the request of Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor 

July 18 -- Annual Tyee Lake Community Association AGM

July 20 -- Interview with Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor regarding rural/urban local government collaboration on "Municipal Affairs" a podcast by Chris Brown from Alberta.  The interview can be viewed at https://youtu.be/h5GjolC9Ue8?si=2PG0zDBLVRVUK3T1

July 29 -- Observed the Thompson Nicola RD Candidate Information Session in Kamloops to glean improvements to the Cariboo Regional District's future Candidate Information Session prior to future local general elections 

July 30 -- Monthly meeting of the Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce Meeting 

In addition, remained in contact with the Cariboo RD Area D's Alternate Director and use her as a "sounding board" as I deal with issues with my Electoral Area.  As well as responded to inquiries from Area "D" inquiries via phone/text, social media or email 

Expenses submitted in July 2026:

July 10, 2026 - $206 for Meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District/Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

2026 Tyee Lake Community Association AGM/BBQ

Earlier today -- I attended my 10th Annual Tyee Lake Community Association's AGM/BBQ.  Annual reports from the Association's President/Treasurer/ as well as the Tyee Lake FD Fire Chief were all presented to those in attendance from Tyee Lake... 

In addition, as the local Cariboo RD Area "D" Director, I presented a verbal report as to what I have been up to and my report was received with thanks/gratitude including my announcement that I would be seeking a 4th consecutive elected term this October .... 

Finally: I was able to have wonderful conversations with those at Tyee Lake in attendance.... 

Many thanks to the volunteers of the Tyee Lake Community Association for putting on a wonderful event and always happy to provide an annual $1,000 grant for the Tyee Lake Community Association to help put on this event for Tyee Lake property owners

Steve's Meeting/Expense Calendar - June 2026

During the month of June 2026 -- I attended the following meetings or events: 

June 3, 2026 - Monthly Meeting of the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission 

June 5, 2026 - MS Teams Meeting with Xat'sull First Nation and BC Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship staff regarding former Wildwood Elementary School site

June 9, 2026 - Public Hearing for property on Fox Mountain, on behalf of the Cariboo Regional District Board 

June 10, 2026 - joined Thompson Nicola RD Area "I" Director Tricia Thorpe at Fraser Basin Council's community dinner in Williams Lake 

June 18, 2026 - Committee of the Whole meeting (Cariboo RD Board) 

June 19, 2026 - Meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District/Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

June 22, 2026 -- Joint Candidate Information Session between City of Williams Lake/Cariboo Regional District and facilitated by former Golden, BC Mayor Christina Benty 

June 23, 2026 -- Provincial Webinar on Healthcare Professionals -- Recruitment/Retention

June 24, 2026 -- 

i) Cariboo RD Mgr. of Community Services/I met with newly elected McLeese Lake Recreation Commission President and Treasurer at McLeese Lake Community Hall 

ii) Monthly meeting of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee at Williams Lake City Hall/Rick Hansen Boardroom

iii) Meeting of the Cariboo RD Area "D" Advisory Planning Commission in the Committee Room, Cariboo RD Williams Lake Office

June 29, 2026 -- MS Teams Meeting with Xat'sull First Nation and BC Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship staff regarding former Wildwood Elementary School site and next steps

As well -- remained in regular contact with the Cariboo RD Area "D" Alternate Director (A. Bennetts) to use her as a "sounding board" for items that I have been working on as the Cariboo RD Area "D" Director 

Finally: responded to regular monthly inquiries from Cariboo RD Area "D" residents' via phone/text, email or social media... 

Expenses submitted in June 2026:

June 18 - $129 for Cariboo RD Board-in-Committee

June 19 - $206 for Meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District/Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

June 24 - $83 for Monthly Meeting of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee

Forseth seeks 4th Term as Area "D" Director on the Cariboo Regional District Board

For the Cariboo Regional District Electoral Area "D" communities of: 

* Soda Creek Road (beyond the City of Williams Lake municipal boundary) 

* Commodore Heights

* Pine Valley 

* Fox Mountain 

* Wildwood 

* Deep Creek 

* Xat'sull First Nation (Deep Creek/Soda Creek Reserves) 

* Soda Creek/Soda Creek Valley 

* McLeese Lake/Duckworth Lake 

* Macalister 

* Marguerite 

A personal message -- 

I am announcing that I will be seeking re-election as the Cariboo Regional District Area “D” Director this fall… 

Many of the Area 'D' residents' I've talked with in the last few months have requested that I continue for a 4th term and should it be their collective will on Saturday, October 17th, 2026  - I will be honoured to serve them as their Area Director for the forthcoming 2026-2030 term.  

I have a number of Area D projects including seeing a new Fire Hall at McLeese Lake as well as a new Community Centre in Wildwood that I would like see to completion as well as those road concerns that Area "D" residents have brought to my attention during the 2022-2026 term that I would like to continue advocating for.  While I acknowledge that neither I or the Cariboo Regional District are perfect in any way, we do try to do better where we fall down in our representation of those we serve .... 

It truly has been an honour/pleasure to serve the residents' of Electoral Area 'D' as their Area Director for the 2022-2026 term as well as in the last 12 years (2014-2026) and I hope that I will be in a position to continue serving them as I consider many Area D residents' to be close and dear friends as well....

~Steve 

Steve's Meeting/Expense Calendar - May 2026

During the month of May 2026 -- I attended the following meetings or events: 

May 1 - Attended, in part, meetings of the CCRHD/Cariboo RD Boards as well as attended the Celebration of Life event for Ken Sheen at the McLeese Lake Community Hall (with Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor) 

May 2 - Tyee Lake VFD Wildfire Awareness Day at Tyee Lake Joint Community/Fire Hall Building

May 5 - McLeese Lake Recreation Commission Meeting at McLeese Lake Community Hall

May 8 - Art Unveiling event at WL Regional Airport, on behalf of the Cariboo RD Board Chair 

May 13 - Met with Cariboo RD CAO re: Area "D" issues 

May 26 - Chaired the AGM Session for the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission Society - McLeese Lake Community Hall 

May 27 - Attended meeting of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee - Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom 

May 28 - Attended meeting of the Central Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus - Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom 

May 29 - Attended meetings of the CCRHD/Cariboo RD Boards

As well -- remained in regular contact with the Cariboo RD Area "D" Alternate Director (A. Bennetts) to use her as a "sounding board" for items that I have been working on as the Cariboo RD Area "D" Director 

Finally: responded to regular monthly inquiries from Cariboo RD Area "D" residents' via phone/text, email or social media... 

Expenses submitted in May 2026:

* May 27 - $83 for meeting of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee 

* May 28 - $83 for meeting of the Central Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus

* May 29 - $206 for meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

Steve's Meeting/Expense Calendar - April 2026

During the month of April 2026 -- I attended the following meetings or events: 

* April 8, 2026 -- AGM for the Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce (at invitation of Manager, Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce) 

* April 10, 2026 -- Meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

* April 21, 2026 -- Spring 2026 Meeting of Gibraltar Mines' Technical Advisory Committee held at the McLeese Lake Community Hall 

* April 23, 2026 -- Photo Op for new artwork installed in the public viewing area of the West Fraser Aquatic Centre with Cariboo RD Area "E" Director Melynda Neufeld and Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor 

* April 25, 2026 - "Seedy Saturday" event at McLeese Lake Library 

* April 28, 2026 -- Zoom meeting for BC Electoral Area Directors - hosted by Director Jerrilyn Kirk (RD Fraser Fort George), UBCM Electoral Area Director Representative for 2025-26 term... 

* April 29, 2026 -- Cariboo-Chilcotin Forest Landscape Planning Open House at the Gibraltar Room, Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex in Williams Lake ... 

As well -- remained in regular contact with the Cariboo RD Area "D" Alternate Director (A. Bennetts) to use her as a "sounding board" for items that I have been working on as the Cariboo RD Area "D" Director 

Finally: responded to regular monthly inquiries from Cariboo RD Area "D" residents' via phone/text, email or social media... 

Expenses submitted in April 2026:

* April 10, 2026 -- $129 for Meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

Prescribed burn planned for Fox Mountain area (Eider Drive area)

Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service | Cariboo Fire Centre:

April 20, 2026

5:00pm

To reduce the threat of wildfire the BC Wildfire Service, in collaboration with the Williams Lake Fire Department, will conduct a wildfire risk reduction prescribed burn on Fox Mountain. This prescribed burn is a continuation of the 13 hectare fuel reduction treatment that was completed April 9, 2026.

When and where

• Burning will begin as early as Friday, April 24, continuing periodically until May 15.
• The prescribed burn will take place on approximately 20 hectares of land west of Eider Drive on the north side of Fox Mountain Road.

What to expect

• Smoke and flames will be visible to residents on Fox Mountain, from the City of Williams Lake and to motorists traveling Highway 97.
• Crews will ignite ground fuels to remove combustible materials.
• Ignitions will only proceed if conditions are safe, with favorable weather and atmospheric venting allowing smoke to clear quickly.
• While burning is underway portions of the Bearacouga Mountain Bike Trail will be restricted, signage will be placed on the trails as needed.
• While burning is underway, traffic control may be on site to ensure the safety of public and firefighters, short delays may occur.
• Personnel will remain on site until there is no risk of the fire spreading beyond the perimeter and return daily until the fire is out.
• Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be visible up to 72 hours after ignition.

These YouTube videos explain the benefits of prescribed burning and showcase the process and some of the work that goes into planning prescribed burns. The BCWS YouTube channel is an excellent resource to watch videos on wildfire and prevention in the province.

Objectives of this prescribed burn

• Reduce wildfire risk to the City of Williams Lake and surrounding area.
• Use fire to restore forest health to encourage a properly functioning ecosystem and maintain treatments from previous years.
• Strengthen collaboration between the Williams Lake Fire Department and the Cariboo Fire Centre to grow capacity and knowledge outside of emergency response situations.

Minimizing health impacts from smoke

Exposure to smoke from wildfires or prescribed burning can irritate eyes and respiratory tracts and worsen pre-existing lung and heart conditions. If your area is impacted by smoke:

• Manage pre-existing conditions and seek medical care if you have severe symptoms.
• Reduce the length and intensity of outdoor activities.
• Run portable air cleaners with windows and doors closed. Both commercial and home-made units (https://rb.gy/90uh5s) can be effective if operated properly.

Learn about protecting your health from smoke online: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke

Learn more

Fire is a natural process in many of B.C.’s ecosystems. The BC Wildfire Service works regularly with land managers to undertake fuel management activities, including the use of prescribed burns, to help reduce the severity of future wildfires and related threats to communities.

Learn more about prescribed burning online at prescribedfire.ca or find more resources here.

Reporting

• To report an unattended campfire or open burning violation calling call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
• To report illegal fires in a local fire department’s jurisdiction, call 9-1-1.
• Dial *5555 on a cell phone or call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free to report a wildfire.
• Use the Report function in the BC Wildfire App to report a wildfire. Reporting though the app lets you upload images and can be used without service.

Stay in the know
For the latest information on current wildfire activity, prohibitions and restrictions, road closures, and air-quality advisories please visit BCWildfire.ca, the BC Wildfire Map, or use the BC Wildfire app.

Follow the latest wildfire news on:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube
• BC Wildfire App: available for Apple and Android

Contact

Fire Information Officer
Cariboo Fire Centre | BC Wildfire Service
778 799-2100
CaFCInfo@gov.bc.ca

Steve's Meeting/Expense Calendar - March 2026

 During the month of March 2026 - I attended the following meetings or events:

* March 13 - McLeese Lake Farmers Market Society AGM at Alexandria Community Hall 

* March 18 - Monthly meeting of the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission 

* March 19 - Committee of the Whole Session (Cariboo RD Board) in Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom 

* March 20 - Meetings of the Cariboo RD + Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board

* March 25 - McLeese Lake Community Meeting with Cariboo North-PG MLA Sheldon Clare at McLeese Lake Community Hall 

* March 26 - Monthly meeting of Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce 

* March 31 - Conduct Public Hearing on behalf of Cariboo RD Board for property on Fox Mountain 

In addition -- remained in constant contact with Cariboo RD Area "D" Alternate Director and use her as a "sounding board" for items or issues within the Electoral Area.  As well: responded to inquiries from Area "D" residents via social media, phone/text or email 

Expenses submitted in the month of March 2026:

* March 19 - $129 for Committee of the Whole Session (Cariboo RD Board) in Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom 

* March 20 - $129 for Meetings of the Cariboo RD + Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board

Prescribed burn planned for Fox Mountain area

From BC Wildfire Service: 

When and where

Burning will begin as early as Tuesday, March 31, continuing periodically until April 24.

The prescribed burn will take place on approximately 40 hectares of land west of Eider Drive on the north side of Fox Mountain Road.

Ignitions will only proceed if conditions are safe, with favorable weather and atmospheric venting allowing smoke to clear quickly

What to expect

Smoke and flames will be visible to residents on Fox Mountain, from the City of Williams Lake and to motorists traveling Highway 97.

Crews will ignite ground fuels to remove combustible materials and mimic a naturally occurring low intensity wildland fire.

While burning is underway portions of the Bearacouga Mountain Bike Trail will be restricted, signage will be placed on the trails as needed.

While burning is underway, traffic control may be on-site to ensure the safety of public and firefighters, short delays may occur.

Firefighters will closely monitor the fire activity at all times during the burn.

Personnel will remain on-site into the evening to ensure the perimeter of the fire is fully extinguished at the end of each day and will only leave once there is no risk of the fire spreading.

Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be visible up to 72 hours after ignition.

Objectives of this prescribed burn

Reduce wildfire risk to the City of Williams Lake and surrounding area.

Use fire to restore forest health to encourage a properly functioning ecosystem and maintain treatments from previous years.

Strengthen collaboration between the Williams Lake Fire Department and the Cariboo Fire Centre to grow capacity and knowledge outside of emergency response situations.

Minimizing health impacts from smoke

Exposure to smoke from wildfires or prescribed burning can irritate eyes and respiratory tracts and worsen pre-existing lung and heart conditions. If your area is impacted by smoke:

Manage pre-existing conditions and seek medical care if you have severe symptoms.

Reduce the length and intensity of outdoor activities.

Run portable air cleaners with windows and doors closed. Both commercial and home-made units (https://rb.gy/90uh5s) can be effective if operated properly.

Learn about protecting your health from smoke online: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke

Steve's Meeting/Expense Calendar - February 2026

In the month of February 2026 - I attended the following meetings or events: 

* February 3rd, 2026 -- Attended Virtual Provincial Town Hall Session on Forestry Supports for BC Rural Communities, co-hosted by the Hon. Brittny Anderson - BC Minister of State for Local Governments/Rural Communities and the Hon. Ravi Parmar, BC Minister of Forests then virtually met with the Deputy Minister of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship along with Kukpi7 (Chief) Rhonda Phillips from Xat'sull First Nation and her Xat'sull team re: former Wildwood School Property 

* February 6th, 2026 -- Attended meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Cariboo Regional District Boards' ... 

* February 11th, 2026 -- With Cariboo RD Area "K" Director Betty Anderson, attending the grand opening of "On the Fly Cafe" located at the Williams Lake Regional Airport, at the request of Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor 

* February 18th, 2026 -- virtually hosted annual (2026) Cariboo RD Area "D" Budget Town Hall meeting

* February 25th, 2026 -- attended meetings of Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus and Central Cariboo Joint Committee as well as observing a meeting of the Area "D" Advisory Planning Commission, via teleconference, for a land use application on Fox Mountain

* February 26th, 2026 -- attended meetings of the Cariboo RD's Finance/Budget Committee meeting as well as a Special Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board meeting

* February 27th, 2026 -- attended meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Cariboo Regional District Boards' ... 

* February 28th, 2026 -- attended annual Open House at McLeese Lake Library 

As well -- responded to regular and ongoing inquiries from Cariboo RD Area "D" residents via phone/text, email or social media.  In addition, remained in regular contact with the Cariboo RD Area "D" Alternate Director and use her as a "sounding board" in ensuring I was on the right track for residents' of the Electoral Area... 

As to expenses submitted in the month of February 2026:

* February 6th, 2026 -- $206 for meetings of Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Cariboo Regional District Boards' ... 

* February 25th, 2026 -- $83 for meetings of Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus and Central Cariboo Joint Committee

* February 26th, 2026 -- $129 for meetings of Cariboo RD's Finance/Budget Committee meeting as well as a Special Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board

* February 27th, 2026 -- $206 for meetings of Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Cariboo Regional District Boards' ... 

VIDEO: February 18, 2026 Cariboo RD Area "D" Virtual Town Hall Meeting (2026 Cariboo RD Budget and Other Matters)

Last night (February 18, 2026) -- Cariboo RD Area "D" Director Steve Forseth hosted a virtual Zoom Town Hall meeting from 7-8pm to discuss the Cariboo Regional District's 2026 Budget and provide an Area Director Report

Area Director's Report -- Road Maintenance within the Electoral Area; Road concerns in the Electoral Area; Upcoming RD Initiatives in 2026 – Dog Control in the Region,Regional Parks/Trail Service, proposed feasibility study in Williams Lake for Indoor Multi-Use Building, Streetlighting Service for Lagerquist Rd in McLeese Lake; Old Wildwood School Property – Status Update; BC Hydro Project in Wildwood – Status Update and 2026 Cariboo Regional District Area Director Elections

2026 Cariboo RD Budget Numbers -- https://www.cariboord.ca/.../budget-and.../budget-2026/

2026 Cariboo RD Budget Survey -- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTK696D

The full meeting video can be viewed here

Cariboo RD Area "D" Virtual Town Hall Meeting - February 18, 2026 at 7pm

For those who reside on or live within the following unincorporated communities in Cariboo RD Electoral Area "D" (north of Williams Lake):

* Soda Creek Road (past the City of Williams Lake municipal boundary)

* Mile 168 Road
* Commodore Heights
* Pine Valley
* Fox Mountain
* Wildwood
* Xat'sull FN (Deep Creek + Soda Creek Reserves)
* Deep Creek
* Tyee Lake
* Soda Creek Valley
* McLeese Lake/Duckworth Lake
* Macalister
* Marguerite

Your Cariboo Regional District Area Director will be hosting his annual Virtual Budget Town Hall meeting to discuss the Cariboo Regional District's 2026 Budget as it relates to those who reside in Electoral Area "D" (north of Williams Lake) on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 at 7pm

Zoom call details:

Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82142696161?pwd=KjY300zNoxftUcVwEDuvfK6nrawiHs.1

Meeting ID: 821 4269 6161
Passcode: 081149
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Phone in option:
+1-780-666-0144
Meeting ID: 82142696161#
Participant: #
Passcode: 081149

** PLEASE NOTE ** -- this is NOT the official public consultation that the Cariboo Regional District is required by provincial legislation to complete in respect of our annual budget. For those details, please go to

https://www.cariboord.ca/regional-government/budget-and-finances/budget-2026/

Also:

The Cariboo Regional District is mailing out a 2026 budget flyer for each Electoral Area as budget impacts will be different, depending on what services that each Electoral Area (or portion thereof) pays into.

For those in Cariboo RD Area "D" -- you can access that budget flyer electronically at

https://www.cariboord.ca/media/tm1lah5u/area-d-final-budget-mailout.pdf

2026 Cariboo RD Area "D" Virtual Town Hall Meeting - Feb 18, 2026 at 7pm

Courtesy of Cariboo RD Area "D" Director Steve Forseth:

Next Wednesday, February 18, 2026 -- I will be hosting my annual Virtual Budget Town Hall meeting to discuss the Cariboo Regional District's 2026 Draft Budget/5 Year Financial Plan on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7pm.  Full details on the virtual meeting at https://www.facebook.com/events/1968401180375345

** Please note that this is NOT the official Cariboo Regional District formal budget consultation exercise ** 

The Cariboo Regional District offers the following for review, prior to my Virtual Budget Town Hall meeting... 

1) Area "D" Budget 2026 Flyer (this will be mailed out to all Area "D" property owners or renters) -- https://www.cariboord.ca/media/tm1lah5u/area-d-final-budget-mailout.pdf

2) Full 2026 Cariboo Regional District Budget Documents -- https://www.cariboord.ca/regional-government/budget-and-finances/budget-2026/

3) 2026 Budget Survey (please fill this out and tell the Cariboo Regional District how you feel about the proposed budget) -- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTK696D

Steve's Meeting/Expense Calendar -- January 2026

In the month of January 2026 - I attended the following meetings or events: 

* January 8, 2026 -- facilitated the January 2026 meeting of the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission, at their request 

* January 13, 2026 -- Coffee with Sarah Jackman (who is also a Cariboo RD Area "D" resident) of the Williams Lake Salvation Army and a tour to follow to gain an insight of their activities for both Williams Lake (inside City boundaries) and the greater Central Cariboo region 

* January 14, 2026 -- Central Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus meeting 

* January 15, 2026 -- Cariboo RD Finance/Budget Committee meeting 

* January 16, 2026 -- Meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District & Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

* January 21, 2026 -- Annual "Thank You Lunch" by myself at the Point Restaurant in Williams Lake (along with the Cariboo RD Area "D" Alternate Director) for Cariboo RD Area "D" Advisory Planning Commission (APC) members to express my personal appreciation for their service to myself/Cariboo RD Board on their recommendations on Land Use applications within Electoral Area "D" of the Cariboo Regional District 

Then they (APC) held a brief meeting to review a Land Use Planning application on Fox Mountain and provide a recommendation on the application to the Regional Board for their consideration 

* January 26, 2026 -- Virtually attended (via MS Teams) the Board of Education for School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) meeting virtually - given their discussions around their Procedural Bylaw amendments 

* January 28, 2026 -- Meeting with Dawson Road Maintenance/Xat'sull First Nation staff regarding maintenance of Mountain House Road (gravel portion) and then attend the Monthly Meeting of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee 

* January 29, 2026 -- Attend monthly meeting of the Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce 

* January 30, 2026 -- Met with Xat'sull First Nation's Director of Education as well as BC Conservative Party Leadership candidates (Peter Milobar and representative for Yuri Fulmer) and encouraged them to remember us in Rural BC and our needs for the rural unincorporated communities.  The representative for Yuri Fulmer committed to passing my contact details to Mr. Fulmer so he/I could have a follow-up conversation ... 

As well -- responded to regular and ongoing inquiries from Cariboo RD Area "D" residents via phone/text, email or social media.  In addition, remained in regular contact with the Cariboo RD Area "D" Alternate Director and use her as a "sounding board" in ensuring I was on the right track for residents' of the Electoral Area... 

As to expenses submitted in the month of January 2026:

* January 14, 2026 -- $83 for attendance at Central Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus meeting 

* January 15, 2026 -- $129 for attendance at Cariboo RD Finance/Budget Committee meeting 

* January 16, 2026 -- $206 for attendance at meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District & Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

* January 28, 2026 -- $83 for attendance at Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting 

Cariboo RD Area "D" Community Survey for 2026

January 7, 2026
3:00pm

For those who reside in the Cariboo RD Area "D" unincorporated communities:

* Soda Creek Road (past the City of Williams Lake municipal boundaries)

* Commodore Heights
* Fox Mountain
* Pine Valley
* Wildwood
* Deep Creek
* Xat'sull First Nation (Deep Creek/Soda Creek Reserves)
* Tyee Lake
* Soda Creek Valley
* McLeese Lake/Duckworth Lake
* Macalister
* Marguerite

Please find my annual Community Survey to seek your feedback on items that I and/or the Cariboo Regional District should be working on in 2026 ...

The survey can be accessed at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiw6E15oipd52Tam-1bBmxaxzqHNC8NLXU0Ef-yojORBZrDQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110011670273627915553

The deadline to complete the survey is January 31st, 2026 ...

Thank you in advance for completing the survey and I alone see the results for follow-up work....

Steve Forseth
Director - Electoral Area ‘D’ (Commodore Heights-McLeese Lake-Marguerite)

Cariboo Regional District

Steve's Meeting/Expense Calendar - December 2025

In the month of December 2025 -- I attended the following meetings or events:

December 1 - Special Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting (continue discussions on 2026 Central Cariboo Recreation Budget & 2026 Joint Grants - City of WL/Cariboo RD Areas D,E,F,J,K) 

December 4 - Monthly meeting of the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission (via telephone) 

December 5 - Meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District/Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

December 6 - Annual Appreciation Dinner at Mr. Mike's in Williams Lake for the Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department (1 of 14 managed by the Cariboo Regional District) 

December 13 - Annual Christmas Dinner at McLeese Lake Community Hall, put on by the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission 

December 19 - Special meeting of the Cariboo Regional District Board 

In addition -- responded to various inquiries from Cariboo RD Area "D" residents via phone/text, email or social media as well as continuous contact (phone/text) with the Cariboo RD Area "D" Alternate Director A. Bennetts in order to use her as a "sounding board" for items in the Electoral Area or external events/meetings that could impact on the Electoral Area...

Expenses submitted in the month of December 2025:

December 1 - $83 for the Special Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting

December 5 - $206 for the December 5, 2025 meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District/Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors' 

December 19 - $129 for the December 19, 2025 special meeting of the Cariboo Regional District Board