Voters across the East Kootenay are heading to the polls Saturday to choose their local representatives for the next four years.
Municipal elections are taking place in Cranbrook, Fernie, Kimberley, Canal Flats, Creston, Elkford, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs and Sparwood, with several closely watched races for mayor and council.
In Cranbrook, Tom Shypitka and Lynnette Wray are competing for the mayor’s seat, while Fernie voters will choose between Kyle Hamilton and Harshan Ramadass.
Four candidates are vying for mayor in Elkford, while contested races are also taking place in Kimberley, Canal Flats, Creston, Radium Hot Springs and Sparwood.
In Invermere, incumbent Mayor Al Miller has already been elected by acclamation, while several Regional District of East Kootenay directors and school trustees have also secured their positions without a vote.
Our newsroom will provide rolling coverage throughout election night as ballots are counted, winners are declared and new councils take shape across the region.
Results will be updated as information becomes available. All results are preliminary until officially confirmed.
