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Forest Grove Firehall Referendum

Electors within the Forest Grove Fire Protection Service Area are being asked whether they support the Cariboo Regional District borrowing up to $880,000 over a period of up to 10 years to help fund renovations to the Forest Grove Fire Hall.

The total project cost is estimated at approximately $1.6 million. If approved, approximately 45% of the project cost would be funded through community works funding, with the remaining amount funded through borrowing. Approval of the borrowing would result in an estimated increase of approximately $112 per year to current parcel taxes within the service area for a period of 10 years.

The referendum gives eligible electors the opportunity to decide whether the Cariboo Regional District may proceed with the proposed borrowing for the project. Voting information, elector eligibility requirements, and mail ballot information are provided below.

Resident and non-resident property owners within the boundaries of the proposed service area can vote, provided they meet the voter qualificatons:

Resident Elector 
  • 18 years of age or older on voting day 
  • Canadian citizen 
  • Resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day of voting
  • Resident within the boundaries of the proposed service area
Non-Resident Property Elector
  • 18 years of age or older on voting day
  • Canadian citizen
  • Resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day of voting 
  • Registered owner of real property within the boundaries of the proposed service area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of voting 

All residents living at a property within the proposed service area can vote as long as they meet the voter qualification requirements.  

Eligible electors may vote either in person or by mail.

In-person voting

  • Advanced Voting Opportunity: July 15, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  • General Voting Day: July 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  • Location: Forest Grove Community Hall

When voting in person, electors must provide two pieces of identification. At least one piece must show the elector's residential address and at least one piece must include the elector's signature. These requirements may be met by a single piece of identification if it contains both.

Mail ballot voting
Mail ballot packages are available by request beginning June 29, 2026. Completed mail ballots must be received by mail no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 24, 2026, or delivered in person to the voting location before 8:00 p.m. on General Voting Day, July 25, 2026.

Additional information regarding voter eligibility is provided below.

Mail-in Ballot application will be available June 29th.

Contact Us

Central Cariboo - Williams Lake
Suite D, 180 North Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4
Phone: 250-392-3351
Toll Free: 1-800-665-1636
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