The 2026 Kootenay-Rockies All-Candidates Forum gives Fernie voters an opportunity to hear directly from the five candidates seeking election to the B.C. Legislature on Saturday, October 24.
Hosted on Sunday, October 18, the recorded forum features the five candidates discussing their political platforms, introducing themselves and their parties, and responding to questions submitted by voters.
Five candidates competing to represent Fernie
The candidates appearing in the forum, in order of appearance, are:
• Norma Blissett – BC NDP
• Keenan Dennehy – BC Green Party
• AJ Wolfe – OneBC
• Paul Heywood – CentreBC
• Pete Davis – Conservative Party of B.C. (incumbent MLA)
The forum was moderated by Jason Wheeldon, with questions collected through the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce.
The recording gives voters an opportunity to compare the candidates’ positions and priorities before casting their ballots.
2026 B.C. provincial election voting information
The provincial election takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Advance voting continues through Wednesday, October 21.
See Fernie voting location and details here.
Residents can confirm identification requirements and other election information through Elections BC.
