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Kootenay East (provincial electoral district)

Kootenay East (name in effect from 2009 onwards, formerly Kootenay from 1966 to 2001 and East Kootenay from 2001 to 2009) is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada. It was created before the 1966 election by the merger of Cranbrook and Fernie ridings, and despite its long period under the "Kootenay" moniker, never extended to cover more than a fraction of the whole "Kootenay" region.

Under the 2021 British Columbia electoral redistribution the riding will be renamed Kootenay-Rockies.[1]

For other historical or current ridings in the Kootenay region, please see Kootenay (electoral districts).

Demographics

Geography

As of the 2020 provincial election, Kootenay East comprises the southern portion of the Regional District of East Kootenay. It is located in southeastern British Columbia and is bordered by Alberta to the east and Montana, United States to the south. Communities in the electoral district consist of Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford.[2]

History

2008 redistribution

Addition of St. Mary's Indian Reserve. Change name from East Kootenay to Kootenay East

1999 redistribution

Small addition to western border. Change name from Kootenay to East Kootenay

Member of the Legislative Assembly

Its MLA is Tom Shypitka. He was first elected in 2017. This riding has elected the following MLAs:

Election results

Graph of provincial election results in Kootenay East (minor parties are summed up as "Others")


References

  1. ^ Henderson, Wylie. "Kootenay East name and boundary changes proposed". Wild 104.7 - East Kootenay's New Country. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  2. ^ "Kootenay East Electoral District" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  3. ^ "2020 Provincial General Election Final Voting Results". electionsbcenr.blob.core.windows.net. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "Statement of Votes – 41st Provincial General Election – May 9, 2017" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
  6. ^ "Statement of Votes - 40th Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved May 17, 2017.

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