Local election forums coming up in the RDEK

A number of local election forums are coming up next week.

On Tuesday October 6, Canal Flats will be having their local election forum. The event will be at Canal Flats Civic Centre with the doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and the forum beginning at 6:30.

The following day on Wednesday October 7, RDEK Electoral Area F will be holding their local election Forum. The event held at Lions Hall/ Chamber offices will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the doors opening 30 minutes prior.

Lastly on Friday October 9, Invermere will have their local election forum. That event will  have the same start time of 6:30 p.m. and also be held at Lions Halls/Chamber offices.

Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce are presenting these forums as a chance to ask your local candidates questions and see what their priorities are heading into the election. 


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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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