Update 10:15 p.m.
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has confirmed its municipal election results, with Rob Fraser returning for another term as mayor.
Fraser was elected by acclamation after running unopposed.
Kim Eglinski topped the regional council polls with 781 votes, followed by Brenda Enax with 728, Bruce Deinstadt with 664, Melinda Belleau with 612, Danny Soles with 589 and Ian Langstaff with 473.
Meanwhile, Jamie Thompson led the Fort Nelson school trustee race with 712 votes, followed by incumbent Linda Dolen with 567 and Sheila McMillan with 557.
Incumbents Frank Peach and Kathi Dickie received 504 and 446 votes respectively, while Lou Croin secured 407 votes and Yvette Taylor received 374.
The results mark the conclusion of election night in the Northern Rockies, with the incoming municipal council set to serve a four-year term.
Update 10:10 p.m.
Jamie Thompson has topped the polls in the Fort Nelson school trustee election, securing 712 votes, or 69.3 per cent of the vote.
Incumbent Linda Dolen followed with 567 votes (55.2 per cent), while Sheila McMillan received 557 votes (54.2 per cent).
Incumbent Frank Peach secured 504 votes (49.1 per cent), followed by fellow incumbent Kathi Dickie with 446 votes (43.4 per cent).
Lou Croin received 407 votes (39.6 per cent), while Yvette Taylor rounded out the field with 374 votes (36.4 per cent).
The results will determine representation on the Fort Nelson school board for the next four years, pending confirmation of the elected trustees.
Update: 10 p.m.
Rob Fraser will serve another term as mayor of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality after being elected by acclamation in the 2026 municipal election.
Fraser faced no challengers for the mayor’s seat, securing another term without a vote.
Six councillors were also elected to Northern Rockies Regional Council, with Kim Eglinski leading the polls with 781 votes (76 per cent), followed by Brenda Enax with 728 votes (70.9 per cent).
Bruce Deinstadt secured 664 votes (64.7 per cent), Melinda Belleau received 612 (59.6 per cent), Danny Soles earned 589 (57.4 per cent) and Ian Langstaff rounded out the council with 473 votes (46.1 per cent).
The newly elected council will serve a four-year term.
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Voters across Fort Nelson and the Northern Rockies are heading to the polls Saturday to choose their local representatives for the next four years.
Incumbent Mayor Rob Fraser is the only candidate listed for the Northern Rockies mayoral position, while 11 candidates are seeking seats on municipal council.
Among those running for council are incumbents Brenda Enax and Danny Soles, alongside nine other candidates hoping to secure a place at the council table.
Meanwhile, seven candidates are seeking positions on the Fort Nelson School District 81 board of education, including four incumbent trustees.
Our newsroom will provide rolling election night coverage as ballots are counted and results become available across the region.
Results will be updated as information becomes available. All results are preliminary until officially confirmed.
