Last day to advance vote in the upcoming General Municipal Election

Advance voting is underway today (Oct. 14) across the East Kootenay for the 2026 General Municipal Election, giving voters an early opportunity to cast their ballots for mayors, councillors, and school trustees.

Below are advance voting locations across the East Kootenay for councillors, mayors, and school trustees.

Cranbrook

Location: Senior Citizens Hall at 125 17 Avenue South, Cranbrook.

Time: October 14 between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

RDEK Area C Residents – Voting for School Trustee only

Location: RDEK Board Room at 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook.

Time: October 14 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Kimberley

Location: Centennial Hall at 100 4th Avenue, Kimberley.

Time: October 14 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Fernie

Location: Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre at 562 3rd Ave, Fernie.

Time: October 14 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

General Voting Day is Saturday, Oct. 17. Below are locations to vote on that day. 

Cranbrook

Location: Laurie Middle School Gymnasium at 1808 2 St. S., Cranbrook.

Time: October 17 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Kimberley

Location: McKim Middle School at 689 Rotary Drive, Kimberley.

Time: October 17, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Fernie

Location: Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre at 562 3rd Ave, Fernie.

Time: October 17, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

More election information is available on the websites for the City of Cranbrook, City of Fernie, City of Kimberley and the Regional District of East Kootenay.