BURSTPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of Electoral Area A, Electoral Area C, and Electoral Area E of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine that an election by voting is to be held to elect a Director for each Electoral Area. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
ELECTORAL AREA A – One (1) to be elected
Generally described as the area commencing just north of Bell II, south to north of Rosswood, west to the Portland Canal, east to the easterly boundary of the Skeena and Nass watersheds. It includes the following communities: Alice Arm, Bell II, Gingolx, Gitwinsihlkw, Kitsault, Laxgalts’ap, Meziadin, Nass Camp, New Aiyansh.
Names are listed in alphabetical order:
- Moore, Dancia – 606 Cottonwood Court, Laxgalts’ap, B.C., V0J 1X0
- Nyce, Eric – Gitwinksihlkw, B.C.
ELECTORAL AREA C – One (1) to be elected
Generally described as the area commencing north of Rosswood, south to Hecate Straight, west of Salvus, east to west of Cedarvale. It includes the following communities: Brauns Island, Butedale, Chimdemash, Copperside, Dutch Valley, Gitaus/Kitselas, Gossan, Jackpine Flats, Kemano, Kitasoo/Klemtu, Kitima’at Village, Kitsumkalum, Kleanza, Lakelse Lake, New Remo, North Terrace, Old Remo, Rosswood, Usk.
Names are listed in alphabetical order:
- Bidgood, Bruce – 4413 Maroney Ave, Terrace, B.C., V8G 5M7
- Harrison, Paul – Terrace, B.C.
- Hidasi, Matthew – Terrace, B.C.
ELECTORAL AREA E – One (1) to be elected
Generally described as Thornhill and includes Kulspai.
Names are listed in alphabetical order:
- Maxim, Michael – 2933 Old Lakelse Lake Dr, Thornhill, B.C., V8G 3T9
- Ramsey, Ted – 2660 Penner St, Thornhill, B.C., V8G 5A4
GENERAL VOTING DAY — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 — 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Voting Opportunities for Electoral Area A
- Nisga’a School District 92 Boardroom, 4702 Huwilt Road, Gitlaxt’aamiks (New Aiyansh), B.C.
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Gitwinksihlkw Village Government Boardroom, 3004 Ts’oohl Ts’ap Ave, Gitwinksihlkw, B.C.
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Church Army Hall, Volunteer Street, Gingolx, B.C.
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Laxgalts’ap Village Government Cafeteria, 416 North Rd, Laxgalts’ap, B.C.
Voting Opportunities for Electoral Area C
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Thornhill Community Centre, 3091 Century St, Thornhill, B.C.
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Terrace Sportsplex Banquet Room, 3320 Kalum St, Terrace, B.C.
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Rosswood Community Hall, 4145 Kalum Lake Drive, Rosswood, B.C.
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Haisla Nation Council, 500 Gitksan, Haisla, B.C.
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Klemtu/Kitasoo TBD
Voting Opportunities for Electoral Area E
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Thornhill Community Centre, 3091 Century St, Thornhill, B.C.
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Terrace Sportsplex Banquet Room, 3320 Kalum St, Terrace, B.C.
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Advance Voting Opportunities for Electoral Area A
Same locations as above for General Voting Day, for both Advance Voting Days:
- Wednesday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 14.
Advance Voting Opportunities for Electoral Area C and E
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – Terrace Sportsplex Banquet Room, 3320 Kalum St, Terrace, B.C.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – Terrace Sportsplex Rich McDaniel Room, 3320 Kalum St, Terrace, B.C.
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Klemtu/Kitasoo TBD
ELECTOR REGISTRATION
If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the application form available at the voting place and making a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered.
Resident Electors
- 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day, October 17, 2026;
- a Canadian citizen;
- a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
- a resident of the applicable Electoral Area on the day of registration; and
- not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.
Non-Resident Property Electors
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18 years of age or older on General Voting Day, October 17, 2026;
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a Canadian citizen;
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a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
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a registered owner of real property in the applicable Electoral Area for at least 30 days mmediately before the day of registration;
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not entitled to register as a resident elector; and
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not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.
For non-resident property electors, the registered owners of the property must be individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust. If more than one individual owns the property, only one may register as a non-resident property elector, with the written consent of the majority of the individual owners.
Identification Required
Resident electors must produce two (2) pieces of identification, at least one with a signature. Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove identity and place of residence. Non-resident property electors must produce two (2) pieces of identification, at least one with a signature, proof of entitlement to register in relation to the property and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the other property owners.
Types of Documents Accepted as Identification
Accepted classes of identification include: Driver’s Licence; BC Services Card (photo or non-photo); ICBC Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence; BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard; Monthly Form EA181; Social Insurance Number card; Citizenship Card; real property tax notice; credit or debit card; or a utility bill. Election officials may also accept other documents that provide satisfactory evidence, such as a valid, current passport.
MAIL BALLOT VOTING AVAILABLE FOR ALL ELECTORAL AREAS
Qualified resident electors and non-resident property electors may vote by mail. To receive a mail ballot package, an eligible elector must complete an Application to Vote by Mail Ballot.
- Apply no later than Friday, October 9, 2026 if you would like the package mailed.
- Apply no later than Thursday, October 15, 2026 if you intend to pick up the package at the Regional District office.
- Mail ballot packages are expected to be available on or about September 29, 2026. Please allow a minimum 48-hour turnaround time for packages to be prepared for pickup.
- Completed ballots and supporting documentation must be received at the Regional District office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, or hand-delivered/couriered to the Chief Election Officer at the Terrace Sportsplex, 3320 Kalum St, Terrace, B.C., no later than 8:00 p.m. on General Voting Day, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Applications may be submitted by email, regular mail, in person, or by fax. If faxing, please call or email to confirm receipt. Packages may be mailed, picked up by the voter, or picked up by a designated person who completes the required declaration. Courier delivery may be requested at the applicant’s expense.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Cathy Jackson, Chief Election Officer at 250 635-1907, or Renee Lukasser, Deputy Chief Election Officer, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, 300–4545 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4E1
Phone: 250-615-6100 | Toll Free: 1-800-663-3208 | Fax: 250-635-9222 | Email: reneel@rdks.bc.ca
Those electors who may require assistance as a result of physical challenges are invited to contact the Chief Election Officer as soon as possible to facilitate their voting experience.