Lovatt wants to focus on fire guards for town and look at spending
Christensen was first elected in 2018, and has a background in finance
Lovlin wants to change the narrative and bring more voices to the table
McGinnis has a family-focused platform
Shovels expected to hit the ground this month on Tofino’s much-delayed $78M sewage treatment facility
Historically, half the number of women compared to men have run for office in Fernie in the last four election cycles
The Free Press columnist, Bill Phillips on the passing of labour day, and the start of campaigning
Nand has worked at the mines since 1979, and was formally a local union chief
Jarina has served six terms as a councillor
McDonald is a long-time Elkford-ite, with about 40 years of district work experience
Audia Kelly is a life-long resident of Fernie and has decades of experience working in the public sector
Shoesmith was born and raised in Fernie, and is heavily involved in the Lions Club
The nomination period for candidates ends on September 9
A summary of candidates so far in the Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and RDEK areas A and B
Gostick was first elected in 2018 and has deep roots in town
Bryant’s focus is housing, retention and recruitment of staff, and economic diversity
Doehle, from Baynes Lake was first elected as Area B director in 2014, and was re-elected in 2018
Walker has lived in Area A since 1983 and has been involved in various management campaigns
Mould grew up in Fernie, started a family here and works in IT
Daybreak Farms wins big with approval to expand and modernize egg production
