Civic elections

EDITORIAL – A true slate election looks more and more unlikely for Kamloops

July 14, 2026 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE CLOSER WE GET to this autumn’s municipal election, the less likely it gets that we’ll have a battle of slates. When Pivot [Continue]

LETTER – Intent to run is not the same as getting your name on the ballot

May 19, 2026 // 0 Comments

Lots of people are in the news lately sharing an early intent to run for local government. But having an intent to run does not mean their name will actually be on the final [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Reflections on the state of slate politics in River City

May 15, 2026 // 7 Comments

A FEW ODDS ‘N’ ENDS to clear up about slates — which have become the latest topic of discussion in regard to this year’s civic election…. WHEN IS A SLATE NOT A [Continue]

CIVIC ELECTION – Slate of four hopefuls unveiled for coming campaign

May 14, 2026 // 3 Comments

A slate of four candidates added itself to the Kamloops civic election fray today (May 14, 2026). As announced earlier, it’s headed up by mayoralty hopeful Nelly Dever, who [Continue]

ELECTION ’26 – Announcement of Dever slate postponed due to weather

May 13, 2026 // 0 Comments

Today’s (May 13, 2026) rain may be welcome for those keeping an eye on the drought situation but it has put a damper on a civic-election announcement that had been set [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Will Nelly Dever’s slate succeed where others have failed?

May 11, 2026 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. FORMER COUNCILLOR Nelly Dever will announce a slate of candidates this week, with herself running for mayor and a number of others going for [Continue]