B.C. Municipal Election preliminary results, Northwest, B.C.

In Smithers, John Buikema is the mayor-elect, beating of Robert Judzentis. Incumbent Councillor-elects include Calvin Eliott, Laure Lenoard, Frank Wray, Sam Raven and Genevieve Paterson. Smithers also welcomes Scott Marko to the council, the only non-incumbent, beating out Thomas Camus and Murray Hawse.

In Telkwa, Derek Meerdink is acclaimed Mayor. Incumbent Councillor-elects Lee Ewald, Annette Morgan, will be joined by new comers  Michelle Finch and Grace Francis, beating out Simon Schat and Cathy Frenette.

In Prince Rupert, Herb Pond has been acclaimed, while incumbent councillor-elects Barry Cunningham, Nick Adey, Wade Niesh, and Teri Forster all keep their jobs. Rupert council also welcomes first time councillor-elects James Warburton and Jessica Sallenback to city hall.