Community is invited to nominate Elkford’s 2026 Citizen of the Year

The Citizen of the Year program is giving someone in Elkford a chance to be celebrated by the community. 

The District of Elkford sponsors the Citizen of the Year program, which has council select a citizen from the community to be honoured for their outstanding contributions.

If anybody comes to mind when you think of what an exceptional community member represents, you have until Mar. 15 to nominate them for Elkford’s 2026 Citizen of the Year. 

Nominees must make a positive impact on the community through demonstration of extraordinary leadership and community service, along with meeting the criteria found here.

You can request a nomination form by emailing info@elkford.ca or by visiting the District of Elkford Office at 744 Fording Drive. You can find a printable nomination form here.

All applications must be received before 4:30 p.m. on Mar. 15, 2026.

Layne Gallant
Layne Gallant
Layne is beginning her broadcast journalism career and joined Vista Radio in 2025. She grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Western Academy Broadcasting College in June 2025. She moved to Cranbrook in fall 2025. She is a lifelong animal lover, especially cats, and has a background in competitive dance. She is excited to call Cranbrook home and get to know the community.

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