National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30 The Village of Telkwa recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, honouring Residential School Survivors, their families and communities, and remembering the children who never returned home. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the lasting impacts of the Residential School system and to deepen our understanding as we continue the journey toward truth, healing, and reconciliation.

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The Village of Telkwa will be holding its 2026 Tax Sale on Monday, September 28, 2026. The Tax Sale will be held at the Village of Telkwa Municipal Office. For more information, please contact the Village Office at 250-846-5212 or visit the Village of Telkwa website.

A notice to Telkwa East garbage collection. Please note that the regular Wednesday, September 30 garbage collection will be rescheduled to Tuesday, September 29. Please ensure your garbage is placed at the curb by your regular collection time on Tuesday morning.

The 2026 General Local Election is your opportunity to vote for the elected officials who will represent our community. ADVANCE VOTING Wednesday, October 7, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Telkwa Community Hall 1390 Birch Street Advance voting is open to all eligible voters. You do not need a special reason to vote in advance. GENERAL VOTING DAY Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Telkwa Community Hall 1390 Birch Street For complete information about voter eligibility

The Village of Telkwa has officially declared the candidates for the 2026 Local Government Election. The list of candidates for Mayor, Councillor, and School District No. 54 Trustee is available below. Voting Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026 For more information about the election, please visit the Village of Telkwa’s Election page.

TELKWA FIRE RESCUE OPEN HOUSE Come out for a fun, family-friendly day and meet the members of Telkwa Fire Rescue! There will be lots happening, including: Hamburgers and hot dogs Ice cream from Bulkley Scoop Games from Smithers Party Co. The Splash Dunk Tower FireSmart information and resources Fire trucks, equipment and firefighters to meet Learn more about fire safety, FireSmart, emergency preparedness, and what it’s like to be part of your local volunteer fire department.

Nomination period is open! Completed nomination packages for the 2026 General Local Election will be accepted from 9:00am September 1 to 4:00pm on September 11. Nomination packages are still available for pick up at the Village office, but completed packages must be returned before the 4:00pm deadline on September 11.

Planned BC Hydro Power Outage BC Hydro will be completing work requiring a temporary power interruption for all Telkwa residents. Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Time: 10:00 p.m. – Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. (estimated) This is an overnight outage. Residents are encouraged to prepare by turning off major appliances, unplugging sensitive electronics, and making arrangements if they rely on electric medical equipment or powered access systems. Thank you for