2026 Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Elections Nomination Period - Day 1 of 8

Today (September 1, 2026) - the local Chief Election Officers' or their Deputies' for the Districts of 100 Mile House/Wells, Cities of Quesnel/Williams Lake, Cariboo Regional District and School Districts #27/#28 (Cariboo-Chilcotin/Quesnel) can formally begin to receive completed candidate nomination forms for the elected positions of Mayor, Councillor, Electoral Area Director and School Trustee, starting at 9am today - Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 until 4pm sharp! on Friday, September 11th, 2026 EXCLUDING September 5-7, 2026 (BC Labour Day Long Weekend)

For information on relating to the 2026 Local General Elections such as general candidate information, voting days, etc., including contact information in order to make an appointment to visit the local Chief Election Officer or their Deputy for Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or School Districts' to submit completed candidate nomination forms- please see links below:

District of Wells - click here
City of Quesnel - click here
City of Williams Lake - click here
District of 100 Mile House - click here
Cariboo Regional District - click here 
School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) - click here
School District #28 (Quesnel) - click here

Elections BC Disqualification List for 2026 BC Local Elections - click here

You can monitor who has filed their nomination papers with the local Chief Election Officer or their Deputy for the Office of Mayor, Councillor, Electoral Area Director or School Trustee via the CivicInfo 2026 Election Candidate Portal here 

Later today - I will be visiting the Cariboo Regional District's Chief Election Officer to formally file my Electoral Area 'D' Director candidate nomination forms for a re-election bid for a 4th consecutive term as the Cariboo Regional District's Electoral Area "D" Director

For those seeking re-election or election for the 1st time - best of luck in your election or re-election bids... 

To those who are retiring from local political life - the people of the Cariboo-Chilcotin thank you for your public service, no matter who long you have served and wish you the very best in your future endeavours...

As of this morning, the following individuals have publicly confirmed their intention (either through social or local media) to seek local elected office, as follows:

District of Wells (elect 1 Mayor and 4 Councillors) - 

Incumbents - Ed Coleman won't seek re-election.  Rocky Nenka seeks to become the next Mayor of Wells

Unknown - Incumbent Councillors Dorothea Funk, Jennifer Lewis, Dirk Van Stralen, Josh Trotter-Wanner

City of Quesnel (elect 1 Mayor and 6 Councillors): 

Incumbents -- Mayor Ron Paull seeks re-election for 2nd term

Unknown - Incumbent Councillors Debra McKelvie, Scott Elliott, Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, Tony Goulet, Martin Runge and Mitch Vik

Board of Education (SD28 - Quesnel) (elect 7 School Trustees at large)- unknown at this time

Board of Education (SD27 - Cariboo/Chilcotin) (elect 1 School Trustee per Area with 7 School Trustee Electoral Areas in total) - Zone 5 (WL Rural) Trustee Angie Delainey won't seek re-election.  Re-election plans for School Trustees in Zones 1-4, 6 and 7 are unknown at this time

City of Williams Lake (Elect 1 Mayor and 6 Councillors):

Incumbents - Mayor Surinderpal Rathor seeks re-election for 2nd term as well as Councillor Micheal Moses.  Councillors Jazmyn Lyons, Joan Flaspohler and Angie Delainey won't seek re-election

Challengers - Billie Sheridan, Dr. Rafiullah Sahibzada

Unknown - Councillors Scott Nelson, Sheila Boehm

District of 100 Mile House (elect 1 Mayor and 4 Councillors):

Incumbents - Mayor Maureen Pinkney to seek re-election for 2nd term

Unknown - Incumbent Councillors Dave Mingo, Donna Barnett, Jenni Guimond, Marty Norgren

Cariboo Regional District (elect 1 Director per Electoral Area with 12 Electoral Areas in total):

Incumbents -- Area "A" Director Nicole Audet seeks re-election for 2nd term after completing remainder of late Mary Sjostrom's 2022-2026 term, Area "D" Director Steve Forseth seeks re-election for 4th term, Area "F" Director Maureen LeBourdais seeks 3rd term, Area "H" Director Margo Wagner seeks re-election for 5th term

Unknown -- Directors' for Areas B,C,G,I,J,K,L (Barb Bachmeier, John Massier, Al Richmond, Jim Glassford, Tolin Pare, Betty Anderson and Eric DeVries)

Challengers -- Heloise Dixon-Warren (Area B), Jake McLean (Area L)

~SF

60 Days to 2026 Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government or Board of Education Elections

Today marks 60 days until the voters' in Wells, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and rural voters outside Wells, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House elect new Electoral Area Directors, School Trustees, Mayors and Councillors for the 2026-2030 Term on Saturday, October 17th, 2026

As of this writing -- those seeking re-election: 

1) Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull

2) Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor

3) 100 Mile House Mayor Maureen Pinkney

4) Williams Lake City Councillor Micheal Moses 

5) Cariboo Regional District Area "D" Director Steve Forseth

6) Cariboo Regional District Area "F" Director Maureen LeBourdais 

As of this writing -- those NOT seeking re-election: 

1) Wells Mayor Ed Coleman 

2) Williams Lake City Councillor Angie Delainey

3) Williams Lake City Councillor Joan Flaspohler 

4) Williams Lake City Councillor Jazmyn Lyons

Meanwhile -- Councillors in the Districts' of Wells and 100 Mile House; Councillors in the City of Quesnel, School Trustees for School Districts #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) and #28 (Quesnel), Cariboo RD Area Directors for Areas A,B,C,E,G,H,I,J,K,L and Williams Lake City Councillors Scott Nelson and Sheila Boehm have not publicly declared their intentions for the local general elections in October while Billie Sheridan and Dr. Rafiullah Sahibzada have publicly declared their intentions to run for a seat on Williams Lake City Council; Rocky Nenka has publicly declared running for Mayor of Wells as well as former Cariboo RD Area "B" Director Heloise Dixon-Warren (2011-2014) has publicly declared her intention to seek the Cariboo RD Electoral Area "B" Director position in the October 2026 Cariboo Regional District Local General Election

If you had any questions about the Cariboo-Chilcotin 2026 Local Elections process, you can head over to the following websites 

1) District of Wells - website here 

2) City of Quesnel - website here

3) City of Williams Lake - website here

4) District of 100 Mile House - website here

5) Cariboo Regional District - website here

6) School District #28 (Quesnel) - website here

7) School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) - website here

8) Elections BC/2026 Local Elections -- website here

9) Explanation of the role of an Electoral Area Director (courtesy of current Columbia Shuswap RD Area "F" Director Jay Simpson but written in the context of serving on the Columbia Shuswap RD Board in mind but generally applicable to the 27 Regional Districts' in BC) -- click here

10) 2026 BC Local Government Local General Election Candidate Lists (Mayor, Councillor, Electoral Area Director or School Trustee and to be populated starting September 1, 2026) -- click here

2026 Nomination Packages for Mayors, Councillors, Electoral Area Directors'  are now available for pick-up by either incumbent or prospective candidates at the offices of Cities of Quesnel/Williams Lake, Districts' of Wells/100 Mile House and Cariboo Regional District offices in Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House or available for download on their websites

While candidate nomination packages from School District #27 and #28 offices in Quesnel/Williams Lake for either incumbent or prospective candidates are expected to be available by the end of August 2026

The formal nomination period to return completed nomination packages is Tuesday, September 1st at 9am to Friday, September 11th, 2026 at 4pm sharp! excluding weekends.  Chief Election Officers for Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments' or Boards' of Education are legally prevented from receiving fully completed nomination packages before September 1st, 2026 and after September 11th, 2026 

General Voting Day to elect new Mayors, Councillors, Electoral Area Directors' and School Trustees for a new term of 2026-2030 is set for Saturday, October 17, 2026

No Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government/Board of Education Meetings - Week of June 29-July 3, 2026

Due to the Canada Day statutory holiday during the week of June 29 to July 3, 2026 -- there will be NO meetings of Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government or Boards of Education

Projected Future Meetings of Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments':

District of Wells Council - Tuesday, July 14, 2026

City of Quesnel Council - Tuesday, July 28, 2026 

City of Williams Lake Council (in Committee of the Whole) - Tuesday, July 7, 2026

District of 100 Mile House Council - Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Cariboo Regional District -- 

1) North Cariboo Joint Committee - Tuesday, July 7, 2026

2) Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District/Cariboo Regional District Boards' - Friday, July 10, 2026

The Boards' of Education for School Districts' #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) and #28 (Quesnel) are currently on summer recess, and subject to a special Board of Education meeting being called in July/August 2026 -- they will resume meetings in September 2026...

~SF

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government or Boards' of Education Meetings | Week of June 15-19, 2026

During the week of June 15-19, 2026 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards' of Education will be holding meetings: 

Wells: Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:15pm in Wells Council Chambers/via Zoom (4243 Sanders Avenue, Wells).  When available, the Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Quesnel: Policy/Bylaw Committee meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:15pm in the Fraser River Meeting Room, Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda: 

* Unsightly Properties - Discussion Item 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

School District #28 (Quesnel): Final Board of Education Meeting for 2025-26 School Year on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7pm in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Rd, Quesnel).  When available, the Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Williams Lake: Committee of the Whole session on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Rick Hansen Boardroom (Basement - 450 Mart St).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations -- i) Dr. Rafi, Dr. Ali, Mr. Imran and Mr. Yasir, Central Cariboo Islamic Center re Safety & Security Concerns of Muslim Community and ii) Presentations from Silvia Dubray, Well-Being & Community Safety Coordinator, Terenna Donahue, Executive Director & Michelle Stevens, Director of Housing at Canadian Mental Health Association

* Report of City Planner re: Non-standard Vehicles on City Streets - Follow-up Report

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District: 

1) South Cariboo Joint Committee - Monday, June 15th, 2026 at 12pm in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House).  On the Agenda: 

* Verbal Update re: Soccer Gates

* Lumberman Ball Park Update

* Capital and Equipment Plan Amendment Request - South Cariboo Recreation Centre Arena

* Reconsideration of South Cariboo Recreation Centre Outdoor Rink Resolution (as referred back from Cariboo RD Board) 

* Discussion Item: South Cariboo Recreation Centre - Media Booth Project

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) Committee of the Whole (Board)- Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 10:30am in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* CRD Board Video Livestream pilot -- report of results and direction as to next steps

* Updated Geohazard Technical Maps for Quesnel/Williams Lake Fringe areas 

* Discussion Items -- NCLGA Membership, Intergovernmental Relations Update and Funding of Indigenous Events 

View the full Meeting Agenda here 

3) Indigenous Relations Committee - Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 3:00pm in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Discussion Items -- Traditional Territory, Indigenous Relations Framework Implementation

* Roundtable Discussion 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

4) Cariboo-Chilcotin RHD Board Meeting - Friday, June 19th, 2026 at 9:30am in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom.  On the Agenda: 

* Information-only items

* Update from the Chair 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

5) Cariboo RD Board Meeting - Friday, June 19, 2026 at 9:45am in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom.  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations: i) Nilhts'i Ecoener Wind Project (near Hixon, BC but impacts on Cariboo RD Areas "B" + "C") and ii) BC Community Response Networks

* Land Use Matters (Electoral Area Directors only)

* Year Round Grant for Assistance applications

* NDIT Application - Tatla Lake

* 2025 Statement of Financial Information Report

* Information-only items

* Recommendations from CRD Committees or Commission for endorsement

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments/Boards of Education Meetings | Week of May 11-15, 2026

During the week of May 11-15, 2026 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments' or Boards of Education will meet, as follows: 

Wells - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 3:15pm to 4:30pm in Wells Council Chambers (4243 Sanders Avenue, Wells) or via Zoom.  When available, the full Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

SD #28 (Quesnel) -- Regular Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Rd, Quesnel).  When available, the full Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

SD #27 Cariboo-Chilcotin -- Committee of the Whole session on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:30pm in the SD27 Boardroom (350 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Building Improvements

* "School of Choice" Update

* Daycare Update

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Williams Lake - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm in Williams Lake Council Chambers (450 Mart St, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegation: Brice O'Neill re: Recognition of Laker's Go Bus Society's 45 Years of Service to City

* Development Variance Permit Application - DVP #02-2026 - Matt Jaccard / Mueller Electric Ltd. - Variances to Create Panhandle Lot & Allow for Existing and Future Buildings - 4995 Cattle Drive - Approval

* Encroachment Agreement - 2 Lakeview Avenue - Stampeder Inn

* 4 Bylaws for Adoption

* Letter from BC Finance Minister regarding Significant Projects in Williams Lake/Financial Support from Province of BC 

* Letter from BC's Attorney-General regarding Prolific Offenders 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

100 Mile House - Meetings on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House)

1) Special Closed Council Meeting at 4:30pm - as per Section 90(1L - Strategic Planning) of the Community Charter.  View more here

2) 100 Mile Development Corporation Board Meeting at 5:00pm.  On the Agenda: 

* 2025 Audited Financial Statements

* Annual Report

* Annual Directors' Resolutions

View the full Meeting Agenda here

3) Regular Council Meeting at 5:30pm.  On the Agenda: 

* 2025 Audited Financial Statements

* Creekside Seniors Centre NDIT Grant Application

* FireSmart Report - April 2026

* Bylaw Officer's Report - April 2026

* Server Replacement – Direct Award 

* 3 Bylaws for Adoption 

* Closed Council Meeting - Section 90(1a - appointment) of the Community Charter

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District -- 

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

* Election of Vice-Chair

* Delegation: 100 Mile House RCMP

* Monthly Reporting from Liaisons to local community committees' in South Cariboo 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) South Cariboo Joint Committee -- Regular Meeting on Monday, May 11. 2026 at 12pm in 100 Mile House Council Chambers.  On the Agenda: 

* BC Transit Service Review - 100 Mile House 

* Construction of Soccer Field Gate 

* Discussion Item: South Cariboo Recreation Centre Projects' (Media Centre/Outdoor Rink) 

View the full Meeting Agenda here 

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government or Boards' of Education Meetings - Week of April 13-17, 2026

During the week of April 13-17, 2026 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government or Boards' of Education will be holding meetings: 

Wells -- Meetings, as noted below, in Wells Council Chambers (4243 Sanders Avenue, Wells) or via Zoom on Tuesday, April 14, 2026

1) Closed Council Meeting from 2-3pm and 4:45pm to 5:30pm as per Sections 90(a + l - appointment and strategic planning) of the Community Charter.  View the Closed Meeting Notice here

2) Open Council Meeting from 3pm to 4:30pm.  When available, the full Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Quesnel - Policy Committee meeting at 3:15pm on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:15pm in the Fraser River Meeting Room (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda: 

* Consolidation and Update of Election and Other Voting Procedures Bylaw

* Discussion Items -- Recording options for NCJAC (North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee) meetings, 1KM Distance Rule and Unsightly Properties

View the full Meeting Agenda here

School District #28 (Quesnel) - Regular Board of Education Meeting at 7pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Rd, Quesnel).  When available, the full Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) - Committee of the Whole Session at 4:30pm on Monday, April 13, 2026 in the SD27 Administration Office (350 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda:

* Delegation: Bridge Lake Citizens' Foundation

*  Board / Superintendent Strategic Plan Review 

*  Long Range Facilities Plan - Draft Approval and Release for Input 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Williams Lake - Regular Council Meeting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Williams Lake Council Chambers (450 Mart St, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations: i) Maureen Straza, AAC Chair re Accessibility Advisory Committee - 2025 Year-End Report; ii) Walt Cobb re Community Grant Application & Funding for Military Crosswalk to Celebrate 100th Anniversary; iii) Taya Vanderkop-Girard, Wildfire Risk Reduction and FireSmart Coordinator re: Overview of FireSmart Program and Objectives

* Mayor to require reconsideration - Cannabis License Referral (1185 Prosperity Way)

* License of Occupation Agreement - Fraser Inn Beer & Wine Store Ltd. - 245 Donald Road

* Poll of Council - Support for Thompson Rivers University's Williams Lake Campus (to remain open)

* 2026 Financial Plan and Tax Rate Bylaws - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings

* Williams Lake Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan - for endorsement

* Cariboo Large Event Municipal Fire Suppression Mutual Aid Agreement (Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House)

* Award for Asphalt Resurfacing and Waterworks 

* Appointments to Central Cariboo Indoor Multi-Use Facility Working Group (recommendation from Central Cariboo Joint Committee)

* 2 recommendations from previous Committee of the Whole meeting for endorsement (Water Treatment Plant and 2027 Provincial Budget Consultation)

View the full Meeting Agenda here

 100 Mile House - Regular Council Meeting at 5:30pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegation: Mr. Peter Scholz – Rail Line Advocate 

* Public Hearing: OCP Bylaw No. 1465, 2026 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1466, 2026 

* Financial Plan Public Presentation 

* Letter from Mr. Reimer regarding signage in the Sandhill Crescent subdivision

* BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement 

* FireSmart Monthly Report - March 2026 

* 2026 Local Government Elections - District of 100 Mile House

* Closed Council Meeting - Sections 90(1c,g,k - labour, litigation and negotiations) of the Community Charter

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District -- 

1) South Cariboo Joint Committee at 12:00pm on Monday, April 13, 2026 in 100 Mile House Council Chambers.  On the Agenda: 

* Delegation: 100 Mile Youth Initiative 

* Info Item: 100 Mile House Curling Club 2026 Report

* Action Items -- Proposal for Construction of Soccer Field Gate and Lumberman's Ballpark Bleachers

* Discussion Items -- South Cariboo Recreation Centre (Outdoor Rink and Media Booth Project)

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards of Education Meetings | Week of January 19-23, 2026

During the week of January 19-23, 2026 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards' of Education will be meeting, as follows: 

Wells - Meetings of Wells Council in Wells Council Chambers or via Zoom (4243 Sanders Avenue, Wells, BC) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - as follows: 

i) Closed Session from 2-3pm and from 4:45pm to 5:30pm as per Sections 92 + 90(1a - appointment and 1L - Strategic Planning) of the Community Charter.  View the Closed Meeting Notice here

ii) Open Session from 3:15pm to 4:30pm.  On the Agenda: 

* Updates on Strategic Priority Projects

* Report from Mayor Coleman

* Report from the Chief Administrative Officer

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Quesnel - Meetings, as noted below: 

1) Special Closed/In-Camera Quesnel Council meeting on Sunday, January 18th, 2026 from 4-5pm in the Forestry Innovation Centre as per Section 92 + 90(2b - confidential negotiations between City of Quesnel, Provincial/Federal Governments and a 3rd Party) of the Community Charter to facilitate a meeting with the Hon. Ravi Parmar - BC's Minister of Forests.  View the Closed Meeting Notice here 

2) Policy/Bylaw Committee on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 in the Fraser River Meeting Room, Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda:

* Development Applications Procedures bylaw - Discussion

* Multi-Unit Tax Exemption Limit

View the full Meeting Agenda here

School District #28 (Quesnel) - Regular Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 7pm in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Rd, Quesnel).  When available, the Open Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Williams Lake - Committee of the Whole session on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 6pm in the Rick Hansen Boardroom (Basement - 450 Mart St, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegation: Margaret-Anne Enders & Robert Fahoum re Proposed City Actions for Gaza

* Discussion re: Parking near Cariboo Memorial Hospital 

* Update - UBCM Mental Health 9-1-1 Option

* Artificial Intelligence Policy No. 236

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Finally -- a number of Cariboo-Chilcotin Mayors/Councillors or Directors from the Cariboo Regional District will be attending the 2026 BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George from January 19-22, 2026.  Full details here.  I personally will not be attending the Natural Resources Forum this year but look forward to hearing details about the 2026 BC Natural Resources Forum from my Cariboo Regional District colleagues upon their return from Prince George.... 

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments/Boards' of Education Meetings - Week of November 17-21, 2025

During the week of November 17-21, 2025 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments/Boards' of Education will be holding meetings, as follows: 

Wells - Meetings, as noted below, on Tuesday, November 18th in Wells Council Chambers (4243 Sanders Ave) or via Zoom: 

1) Closed Council Meeting from 2-3pm, as per Sections 92 + 90(1a and +1L - appointment/strategic planning) of the Community Charter.  View the Closed Meeting Notice here

2) Regular Council Meeting from 3:15pm - 4:30pm.  When available, the Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Quesnel -- Policy/Bylaw Committee on Thursday, November 20th at 3:15pm in the Fraser River Meeting Room, Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda:

* Public Notice Bylaw

* Council Procedure Bylaw

View the full Meeting Agenda here

School District #28 (Quesnel) -- Regular Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00pm in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Rd, Quesnel).  When available, the Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Williams Lake - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 18th at 6pm in Williams Lake Council Chambers (450 Mart St, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations -- Bridgitte Pinchbeck, Rick Hansen Foundation re Rick Hansen Man in Motion Tour 40th Anniversary Event and Susan O'Sullivan, Sue Hemphill & Emma Swabey, Cariboo Climate Circle re presentation and feedback in response to the City's (of Williams Lake) proposed OCP and Zoning Bylaw

* SPCA Contract Renewal

* BC Transit Sunday Service

* Green Municipal Fund - Safe and Active School Routes Grant

* Renew Agreements with Cariboo Regional District - Victim Services and Access to Williams Lake Municipal Cemetery

* Water Treatment Plant Value Engineering Contract Award

* Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club Partnership Proposal - Dog Park

* Williams Lake Pickle Ball Infrastructure

* Closed Council Meeting -- Sections 92 + 90(1a,c - appointment + labour) of the Community Charter

View the full Meeting Agenda here

100 Mile House - Committee of the Whole session on Tuesday, November 18th at 12pm in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House).  On the Agenda: 

* Revenue Loss as a result of the West Fraser Mill closure

* DRAFT 2026 District of 100 Mile House Budget 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District -- Meetings, as noted below:

1) North Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus - Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 18th at 4pm at the CRD Quesnel Office (101-410 Kinchant St, Quesnel) to hold a Closed Session as per Sections 92 + 90(1k - negotiations) of the Community Charter.

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) North Cariboo Joint Committee - Tuesday, November 18th: all sessions in Quesnel Council Chambers (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  

a) Closed Session from 5:30pm - 6:00pm.  Meeting is closed under Sections 92 + 90(1j - information prohibited from public disclosure) of the Community Charter.  View the Closed Meeting Notice here

b) Open Session at 6pm.  On the Agenda: 

* Delegation: Alex Fraser Park Society

* Proposed Updates to the Priority Criteria for North Cariboo Recreation and Parks New Services and Funding Policy 

* North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Fees & Charges Bylaw Amendment: Family Rate Definition

* West Fraser Centre Fire/Next Steps

* 2026-2030 NCRP (North Cariboo Recreation and Parks) Business and Financial Plans - for consideration of approval

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2026 Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Elections - A look ahead

On Saturday, October 17th, 2026 -- voters in the Cariboo-Chilcotin will vote for Mayors, Councillors, Electoral Area Directors' and School Trustees to start a new 4 year term commencing November 1st, 2026 until November 1st, 2030

Local elected officials (Mayors, Councillors, Electoral Area Directors and School Trustees) in the Cariboo-Chilcotin (Wells, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Cariboo RD and School Districts #27/28 - Cariboo-Chilcotin/Quesnel) -- will be taking the time, over the next 6-7 months, to reflect with their families, friends and supporters' to decide if they have the "fire in their bellies" for another 4 year term or call it a day and retire. 

Typically, current locally elected officials will usually announce in the June/July/August period prior to General Voting Day, if they are seeking re-election. If they are not seeking re-election, some may announce earlier than that (June to August of 2026) so people can reflect about seeking election to local office (Area Director, Mayor, Councillor or School Trustee) and understand the time and other commitments involved before "putting their name in the ring" 

Prince George Citizen wrote earlier this year in wishing to see better voter turn out in the 2026 BC Local Government Elections (Mayor, Councillor, Electoral Area Director, School Trustee) - click here

Some good provincial resources to help you decide if you want to run in Fall 2026 BC Local Government elections or Board of Education elections 

i) Local Government Elections (Area Director, Councillor or Mayor) -- https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/governance-powers/general-local-elections

ii) School Trustee Elections - https://bcsta.org/wp-content/uploads/THE-ROLE-OF-BOARDS-AND-TRUSTEES-IN-BC-Digital.pdf

iii) Elections BC Information for Local Candidates (Incumbents or Challengers) for 2026 Local Elections --

https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-local-elections/

Local Government Election Resources (please note, information provided is preliminary at this time and will be updated later on as Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government Chief Election Officers or their designates populate information relevant to the 2026 Local Elections by May or June of 2026):

1) District of Wells -- https://www.wells.ca/

2) City of Quesnel -- https://www.quesnel.ca/city-hall/elections/2026-local-government-elections

3) City of Williams Lake -- https://www.williamslake.ca/562/Election-2026

4) District of 100 Mile House -- https://100milehouse.com/city-hall/2026-elections

5) Cariboo Regional District (12 Area Directors only) -- https://www.cariboord.ca/en/regional-government/elections-and-assent-voting.aspx?_mid_=43336

6) School District #27 -- https://www.sd27.bc.ca/board-of-education-1738864482082

7) School District #28 -- https://www.sd28.bc.ca/

A rough timeline of the 2026 Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Election Period: 

* First Two Weeks in August 2026 -- Nomination Packages available from Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government Chief Election Officers' (Wells, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Cariboo RD and School Districts #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) and School District #28 (Quesnel)) 

* September 1, 2026 -- 10 Day Nomination Period commences where Chief Election Officers' or their Deputy can formally receive fully completed Nominations for Mayor, Councillor, Electoral Area Director or School Trustee  — please note that Chief Election Officers cannot legally accept completed nomination packages for elected office prior to September 1, 2026

* September 11, 2026 at 4pm sharp! -- close of 10 Day Nomination Period 

* September 18, 2026 -- Formal Declaration of Election by Voting/Election by Acclamation from the Chief Election Officers' or their Deputy  

* October 2026 -- 2 Advanced Voting Opportunities 

* Saturday, October 17, 2026 -- General Voting Day for Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government Elections (Mayors, Councillors, Electoral Area Directors and School Trustees)

* Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 4pm -- formal declaration of 2026 election results for Mayors, Councillors, Electoral Area Directors' and School Trustees

* November 2026 -- Inaugural Meetings of Municipal Councils, Boards' of Education (School Districts #27/#28 -- Quesnel/Cariboo-Chilcotin) and the Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors’ 

* January 15, 2027 -- Campaign Financial Disclosure Form due in to Elections BC 

* February 16, 2027 -- Campaign Financial Disclosure Form due in to Elections BC, with late filing fee of $500.  If candidate is unsuccessful and does not provide Campaign Financial Disclosure Form to Elections BC by this date, they are disqualified from running in 2030 Local General Elections (Mayor, Councillor, Area Director or School Trustee).  If the candidate was elected and does not file the necessary Campaign Financial Disclosure Form by this date to Elections BC -- they cease to hold office as of this date (seat declared vacant), as per Section 64(2a) of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (BC) 

Some Food for Thought:

1) Some wise words from former Kamloops Councillor Arjun Singh (thank you to him for allowing me to share his thoughts on Local Government General Elections - see below in italics) 

"One year from now (October 2026) -- BC will have the opportunity to elect their local government or school trustee representatives. Those fortunate to be elected to a council (mayor/councillor) or a regional district area director (or school trustee) will have an amazing opportunity to help shape the future of the municipality or regional district/school district and also to work on a great diversity of opportunities and challenges. 

Local governments (Municipalities/Regional Districts) manage or advocate for roads, walking and cycle paths, drinking water, sewage, recycling and solid waste, parks and recreation, residential and commercial development, and so many other critical and important services. It is important to vote for the candidate(s) you think are best to help create and shape policy and represent the community (municipality) or Electoral Area as a whole. Have you considered putting your name forward to serve on a council, regional or school board? I’ve run in previous civic elections, having been elected 4 times to Kamloops City Council, and have also had the opportunity to help train local government elected folks across BC. 

Here are 3 tips that I have found helpful in being a successful council candidate - these tips apply to regional board elections as well: 

 

i) Be a community builder, not a community buster: it’s easy to criticize, to assign blame, and to go negative. Much more rewarding and challenging is to work to find solutions to complex problems, to generally believe in others, to take a positive can-do approach, and to engage the widest diversity of people to build up communities together. 

ii) Take time to learn about what councils, regional board or boards of education actually do: local governments, provincial governments, federal government, and indigenous governments all have sets of roles and responsibilities. These can be distinct, such as the federal governments responsibility for the criminal code, and they sometimes overlap, as with all orders of governments have different and complementary roles in the provision / enabling of housing. There can be misunderstandings of what local governments are generally responsible for. Some of the best ways to what specific local government do are to read that local government’s annual reports for the past 4 years and to view past or current council / board meetings, agendas, and/or minutes. 

iii) Embrace tough issues and bold opportunities: Even while adopting a community builder approach, we have to acknowledge there are very tough challenges local governments have not addressed as well as we need to. Tough issues today often seem to be much tougher that tough issues in the past. A community builder approach sees bold opportunities in addressing these challenges well. Doing this requires collaboration with a whole range of community members, city council and staff colleagues, and other orders of government. Governments of all types and stripes often move too slowly in working on pressing community issues" 

2) Well known Governance Advisor George Cuff (who is the former Mayor of Spruce Grove, Alberta for 4 terms) talks about some of the things that incumbent elected officials will be considering over the next number of months in deciding whether to seek re-election or "call it a day" -- https://www.municipalworld.com/feature-story/facing-tough-reality/

Finally:

As I always have, I will continue to let people know about local government matters in the Cariboo-Chilcotin, including in my own Electoral Area, in the remainder of 2025 as well as in 2026 and then it'll be over to the voters, including in my Electoral Area, to judge how well their local government or Board of Education has performed (including myself as the Cariboo RD Area "D" Director) and if incumbents should be allowed to continue for another term or not, as well as electing people to local office, whether for the first time or back to elected office after time away 

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government/Board of Education Meetings | Week of October 6-10, 2025

During the week of October 6-10, 2025 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments' or Boards of Education will hold meetings, as follows:

Wells - In-Camera/Regular Council Meetings on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 in Wells Council Chambers/Zoom (4243 Sanders Avenue), as follows:

Closed Council (Sections 90(1a + l -- Appointment/Strategic Planning) of the Community Charter) -- from 2-3pm and 4:45pm to 5:30pm.  View the Closed Meeting notice here

Open/Regular Council -- 3:15pm to 4:30pm. When available, the Open Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Quesnel - Policy Committee/Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 at 3:15pm in the Fraser Room, Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda:

* City (of Quesnel) Facility and Property Lease Policy

* Correspondence to (Quesnel) Council - Discussion Item

* Snow and Ice Control Policy - City of Quesnel

View the full Meeting Agenda here

School District #28 (Quesnel) -- Special Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 6th, 2025 at 5:30pm in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Rd, Quesnel).  Only item on the Agenda is Trustee Stipend discussion.  

Full Meeting Agenda: https://bcsd28.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=904

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) -- Committee of the Whole (Board) on Monday, October 6th, 2025 at 4:30pm in the SD27 Boardroom (350 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda:

* Field Trip: Lake City Secondary Band Trip to Niagara Falls

* Education Policy Item Updates

* Governance Policy Update - Recognize World Teacher Day - October 05, 2025

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Williams Lake - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 at 6pm in Williams Lake Council Chambers (450 Mart St).  On the Agenda: 

Delegations --

1) Michael Franklin & Gregg Gaylord, Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin re General Update and Statistics on Youth Attending Foundry

2) Andrew Sandberg, Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary re New Project for Kiwanis Park and Request for Consideration of Name Change to Rotary Park

Business -- 

* City of Williams Lake Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw No. 2432 (For 1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings)

* Councillor Boehm Attendance at NCLGA Mental Health and Addictions Symposium - October 15, 2025

* Road Closure - Home Hardware Store Limited (HHSL) - 200 Block of Sixth Avenue South

* Community Grant Application (Late Intake) - Williams Lake Kitty Spay

* UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund 2025 Capital Building Stream Grant for Reservoir Feasibility Study and UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund 2025 Capital Infrastructure Grant for Tower Crescent Reservoir - Updated Council Resolutions

* Recommendation from Central Cariboo Joint Committee -- CMRC Mural Project for Phyllis Webstad and the Orange Jersey Project

* Letter from Williams Lake Youth Soccer Association re City of Williams Lake Official Community Plan

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government Meetings - Week of June 30-July 4, 2025

During the week of June 30-July 4, 2025  -- there will be no meetings of Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments

Meanwhile, the Boards' of Education for School Districts #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) and #28 (Quesnel) are now on their annual summer recess and will resume their meetings in mid to late September 2025

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government/Board of Education Meetings - Week of January 13-17, 2025

During the week of January 13-17, 2025 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards' of Education will be meeting:

Quesnel - Meetings as noted below:

1) Municipal Council - Open Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 14th at 5:30pm in Quesnel Council Chambers (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St).  On the Agenda:

* In-Camera Resolution brought forward for public record -- Cariboo Field (Roddis Drive): Waiver, Amending and Assignment Agreement for sale of property to Providence Living

* Committee Reports

* 2024 Quesnel Fire Department Incident Calls

* Northern Development Initiative Trust Marketing Initiatives Grant - Quesnel Art Walk promotion

* Remedial Action Requests -- 340 Dawson Street and 505 Panorama Ridge

View the full Agenda here

2) Financial Sustainability & Audit Committee - Meeting on Wednesday, January 15th at 9:00am in the Fraser Room/Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St).  On the Agenda:

* Review of 2025 Operating Budget

* Quesnel Search & Rescue - Increase in Annual Fee Request

View the full Agenda here

School District #28 (Quesnel) -- Regular Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, January 15th at 7pm in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Rd, Quesnel).  When available, the Agenda can be viewed here

Williams Lake - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00pm in WL Council Chambers (450 Mart St).  

* Delegation:  Amber Nehring & Patti Gerhardi, Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin Society re Update on Museum Events and General Operations

* Items from Councillor S. Nelson re: Westside Crown Lands Development; Development of Pioneer Complex Lands; 2025 Tax Assessments; Request for Meeting with New BC Hydro Board Chair re Atlantic Power; Annual Allowable Cut - Permitting Process; Livable Cities Article & Attracting Seniors to Community 

* Williams Lake Public Art Committee - MOU Renewal

* Memorandum of Understanding for Emergency Support Services with CRD - Renewal

* UBCM Grant Application - Emergency Support Services Capacity Building Program

View the full Agenda here

 

Finally - a number of Cariboo-Chilcotin Mayors, Councillors or Electoral Area Directors' will be in attendance at the 2025 BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George, BC from January 14-16, 2025.  The Forum's Agenda can be viewed here.  The Forum now enters its' 22nd year and brings various stakeholders together involved in the BC Natural Resources Sector (Energy, Forestry, Mining).  

I will be in attendance at the 22nd Annual BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George and will provide a "Post Event Report" upon the Forum's conclusion on January 16th

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government Meetings - Week of October 15-18, 2024

As a result of the Thanksgiving Long Weekend -- the following Boards' of Education or Local Governments' of the Cariboo-Chilcotin will meet during the shortened work week of October 15-18, 2024 - as follows:

Quesnel - Committee Meetings, as noted below, in the Fraser Room/Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St).  

i) Public Safety/Policing Committee - Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 15th at 10:30am. On the Agenda:

* Committee Meeting Schedule for 2025

* Closed Committee Meeting - Section 90(1j - information prohibited from public disclosure) of the Community Charter

View the full Meeting Agenda here

ii) Policy/Bylaw Committee - Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 17th at 3:15pm.  When available, the Agenda can be viewed here

School District #28 (Quesnel) -- Regular Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, October 16th at 7pm in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Rd, Quesnel).  On the Agenda:

* Report of the Superintendent

* Committee Reports

* 2024 Remembrance Day event in Quesnel/representation from SD28

* Letter from City of Quesnel re: former Quesnel Jr Secondary School site/re-purpose of lands for housing

View the full Agenda here

100 Mile House - "Coffee with Council" on Wednesday, October 16th from 3-7pm in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House).  More information here

Cariboo Regional District -- all meetings, as noted below, take place in the Cariboo Regional District Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake)

1) Indigenous Relations Committee - Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 17th at 10am.  On the Agenda:

* Discussion Items -- UNDRIP, Provincial Community-to-Community Forum, 2025 Indigenous Relations Budget

View the full Agenda here

2) Emergency Preparedness Committee - Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 17th at 1pm.  On the Agenda:

Information Items -- Chilcotin River Landslide, EDMA Implementation/Indigenous Engagement

Action Items -- DRAFT Emergency Programs Service Business Plan for 2025 (for consideration of endorsement)

View the full Agenda here

3) Central Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus - Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 17th at 3pm.  On the Agenda:

Information Items -- Central Cariboo Victim Services Annual Report for 2023, Williams Lake Timber Supply Review

View the full Agenda here

4) Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board - Regular Meeting on Friday, October 18th at 9:30am.  On the Agenda:

* Request from South Cariboo Hospital Foundation - Foundation Partnership funding for Videoconferencing System and an Omnicell Cabinet

View the full Agenda here

5) Cariboo Regional District Board - Regular Meeting on Friday, October 18th at 9:45am.  On the Agenda:

* Delegations -- Invasive Species Council of BC and Enbridge

* Land Use Matters (Area Directors only)

* Tatla Lake Community Hall Community Works Funding (CWF) solar panel project and enabling agreement

* Committee Recommendations - for approval

* Forest Grove Water Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5495, 2024 (for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings)

* Wildwood Fire Protection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 5491, 2024 (for Adoption)

* Requests from Area Directors...

Area B (Director B. Bachmeier) -- amend 2025 Board Schedule (2025 Keeping It Rural Conference)

Area D (Director S. Forseth) -- Request for funds from Area "D" Director Initiative Fund to attend 2025 BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George, BC

Area F (Director M. LeBourdais) -- "Our Future in Agriculture" event at TRU in November (request for funds from Area "F" Director Initiative Fund); Request for CRTC Letter of Support

View the full Agenda here

School District #27/#28 receives Provincial Financial Supports for local projects

Courtesy of the Province of BC:

Editor's Note -- for School Districts' #27/#28:

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin):

School Enhancement Program (SEP) 

 Roofing Upgrades at 100 Mile House Elementary, Mile 108 Elementary, Peter Skene Ogden Secondary Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP) 

 HVAC Upgrades at Tatla Lake Elem-Jr Secondary Food Infrastructure Program (FIP) 

 Kitchen Equipment and Upgrade at Lake City Secondary 

Bus Acquisition Program (BUS) 

 Four new buses 

School District #28 (Quesnel):

School Enhancement Program (SEP) 

 Exterior Wall Systems Upgrades at Bouchie Lake Elementary School Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP) 

 Electrical Upgrades at Parkland Elementary Food Infrastructure Program (FIP) 

 Kitchen Equipment and Upgrade at Correlieu Secondary School 

 Kitchen Equipment at Ecole Red Bluff Lhtako Elementary, Riverview Elementary, Voyageur Elementary School 

Schools throughout B.C. will get a boost now that more funding is available for upgrades.

“I am proud of the work our government continues to do, making historic investments in upgrading schools throughout B.C.,” said the Hon. Rachna Singh, BC's Minister of Education and Child Care. “As we support school districts to undertake school renovations and add infrastructure, we are ensuring that our kids have clean, safe, modern places to learn and grow.”

As part of Budget 2024, the Province is providing $291.9 million for school maintenance projects. This is an investment to help make schools more energy efficient, climate resilient and better able to support their school communities.

School food programs developed through the Province’s Feeding Futures funding will receive $5 million annually to create, improve or expand infrastructure through projects, such as food-delivery vans and kitchen upgrades, including electrical upgrades and the purchase of commercial-kitchen equipment.

The Province is also providing school districts with as much as $23.8 million to purchase school buses, of which $9 million has been allocated for the purchase of electric school buses. Ninety-two electric school buses are operating in school districts throughout British Columbia, supporting the Province’s CleanBC targets for public-sector organizations to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from vehicle fleets by 40% by 2030.

In order to help reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency at B.C. schools, the Ministry of Education and Child Care is providing as much as $26.8 million in energy and electrical upgrades across 51 school districts through the Carbon Neutral Capital Program. Upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems under this program will allow schools to be more energy efficient, while making schools safer for students and staff during adverse weather conditions. Part of this funding has been set aside for new projects such as electric bus-charging stations.

To ensure systems upgrades can last for many years, an additional $5.4 million has been added to the School Enhancement Program. As much as $70 million will be available for repair and maintenance projects that extend the life of schools.

“Boards of education welcome the Province's commitment to making schools more energy efficient and climate resilient,” said Carolyn Broady, president, BC School Trustees Association. “These upgrades will benefit students across British Columbia and contribute to our collective efforts in addressing climate change. Boards appreciate receiving funding through the annual facilities grant and for school maintenance, and will continue to support future investments in our public schools.”

The Province is increasing the Annual Facility Grant by an additional $3.1 million for routine repairs throughout the year. In order to keep schools safe and functioning, $150.2 million is also available to districts to address maintenance needs, as well as other improvements, such as replacing playground equipment or enhancing traffic safety.  

The Province’s continued investment in school maintenance projects helps ensure students are learning in safe, modern and well-maintained schools.

Since September 2017, the B.C. government has provided more than $4 billion for new and improved schools, and land purchases for new schools throughout the province, resulting in 25,000 new student spaces and 35,000 seismically safer seats at B.C. schools.

Budget 2024 includes a record school capital investment of $3.75 billion over the next three years, including new and expanded schools, seismic upgrades and replacements, and land purchases for new schools.

Learn More:

A backgrounder follows about provincial funding programs in support of B.C. public schools for 2024-25 -- click here

For a backgrounder about minor capital projects approved for 2024-25, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Minor_Capital_Projects_2024-25.pdf

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government Meetings - Week of March 11-15, 2024

The following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments' or Boards' of Education will be holding meetings during the week of March 11-15, 2024 as follows:

School District #28 (Quesnel) - Regular Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, March 13th at 7pm in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Road).  When available, the Agenda can be viewed here

Williams Lake - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 12th at 6pm in WL Council Chambers (450 Mart St).  On the Agenda:

* Delegation: BC Housing re: Emergency Shelter to be re-located from Hamilton Hotel to former Elks Hall on 1st Avenue

* Zoning Bylaw Amendment - BENCH Site Design Inc. - 98 Third Avenue South

* Parcel Tax Roll Review - 2024 Financial Year

* 2 Recommendations from previous Committee of Whole Council meeting for endorsement 

View the full Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District:

1) South Cariboo Joint Committee - Regular Meeting on Monday, March 11th at 1:30pm in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue).  On the Agenda:

* Action Item: South Cariboo Recreation Management Agreement (2024-2029) Between the District of 100 Mile House and the Cariboo Regional District

View the full Agenda here

2) North Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus - Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 12th at 3:30pm in the Cariboo Regional District Quesnel sub-office (102-410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda:

* Delegation: Quesnel Seniors' Council

* Follow-up actions to presentation from North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association - FARMED at a previous North Cariboo Caucus meeting...

View the full Agenda here 

3) North Cariboo Joint Committee - Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 12th at 5:30pm in Quesnel Council Chambers (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant Street).  On the Agenda:

* Delegation: Quesnel & District Community Arts Council - Dina Unrau, Executive Director regarding North Cariboo Arts/Culture Sector Impact... 

* Emergency Expenditure - Soccer Complex Sprinkler System

* Alex Fraser Park Management Agreement

* West Fraser Centre Concession Fire Update

* Junior Hockey Agreement

* North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Agreement

* AMENDED North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule for 2024

* North Cariboo Joint Committee Terms of Reference review - Closed/In-Camera meeting attendance and use of on-line technology (Zoom/MS Teams)

View the full Agenda here

Finally - the City of Williams Lake is celebrating its' 95th Birthday on Friday, March 15th from 12pm - 2pm at the Tourism Discovery Centre on South Broadway Avenue.  See you there!