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Election 2026

The Cook's Ferry Election is an important opportunity for Members to choose the leadership that will represent the community over the next term.

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Members of Cook's Ferry are encouraged to participate in the 2026 Election and make their voice heard.

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The Electoral Officer is:

Eva Beyer
780-999-0869
electoral.officer@cooksferry.ca

Positions to Be Elected

Members will elect:

One (1) Chief

One (1) On-Reserve Councillor

Two (2) On-or-Off Reserve Councillors

Nomination Meeting

Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Chief Whistemnitsa

Community Centre Gymnasium
3691 Deer Lane, Spences Bridge, BC

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The Nomination Meeting is where eligible Members may be nominated for the positions of Chief and Councillor in accordance with the Custom Election Rules.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES:

1. Any eligible Elector (Member 18 years and older as of October 24, 2026) shall be eligible to be nominated and to run for the position of Chief or Councillor, except an Elector who in the last 5 years of the Election has been:

a. Convicted of an indictable offense;

b. Convicted of any sexual or assault offense; or

c. Found to have committed a corrupt election practice in connection with a Band Election.

 

2. No Elector can be a candidate for election as Chief or Councillor unless their nomination is moved and seconded by Electors and such persons including the candidate are present at the Nomination Meeting.  Each candidate must also agree to complete and submit a criminal records check.

 

3. In the event of more than the required number of persons being nominated for Chief and Councillors, the Electoral Officer shall declare that a poll will be held and will name the place and time where such poll shall be taken (the Election Date).

 

4. If not more than two hours after the commencement of the nomination meeting, the number of persons to serve as Chief and Councillor does not exceed the requisite number, the Chief Electoral Officer shall declare the person or persons so nominated to be duly elected. 

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Election Day

In-Person Voting

Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Chief Whistemnitsa

Community Centre Gymnasium
3691 Deer Lane, Spences Bridge, BC

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Online Voting

Online voting will be available for eligible voters. Please watch for information sent to you by the Chief Electoral Officer.

Before You Vote

Members are encouraged to:

  • Review election information and documents.

  • Watch for updates from the Chief Electoral Officer.

  • Review candidate information once nominations are complete.

  • Ensure contact information is current.

  • Make a plan to vote.

 

Voter list is available at the Spences Bridge and Antko offices. Stop in to see if your name is on it.

Election Documents

The following documents have been provided by the Chief Electoral Officer for Membership's information and review.

Custom Election Rules

The Election Act (Custom Election Rules) outlines the rules governing the Cook's Ferry election process, including nominations, voting procedures, candidate eligibility, vote counting, appeals, and certification of results.​

Candidate Information

Please fill out the form attached to the Notice of Election and send it to the Chief Electoral Officer to have your information shared with candidates.​

 

Result of Nomination Document -Coming after Nomination Meeting on October 1

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