Armstrong and Spallumcheen voted for mayor and council on October 17. Chris Pieper won in Armstrong, and Christine Fraser won in Spallumcheen. This week also brings blood donor clinics on November 9 and 10, a three-day quilting retreat, and the Saturday winter market.
Around town
Local election results
Armstrong voters chose Chris Pieper as mayor on October 17. Council is Kristy McLennan, Jessie Valstar, Brad Bourgeois, Paul Britton, Shirley Fowler, and Ray Baylis. The City declared these official results on October 21. Turnout was 35.5%, with 1,592 of 4,479 eligible voters.
Spallumcheen voters chose Christine Fraser as mayor. Council is Gerry Popoff, Christine LeMaire, Todd York, Joe Van Tienhoven, Andrew Casson, and John Bakker. These were the unofficial results on election night, with 29.1% turnout. Roxanne Landry is the School District 83 trustee for Area 1, elected by acclamation.
Vote counts for every candidate are on the chamber’s 2026 election page. Not sure which council is yours? Read Armstrong or Spallumcheen: which municipality is your address in?
$30,000 for the Caravan Farm Theatre barn
Armstrong Regional Co-op and Federated Co-operatives Limited are giving $30,000 to Caravan Farm Theatre. The money pays for weather protection and more seating in the theatre’s Timber Barn. The theatre sits on a farm about 11 kilometers northwest of Armstrong. It will share the project schedule later. Read the chamber’s post.
On this week
Monday, November 9
- Canadian Blood Services donor event in Armstrong: 1:00 to 5:45 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church.
- Dart nights at Armstrong Legion #35: 3:00 to 8:00 PM, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 35.
Tuesday, November 10
- Autumn Retreat (November 10 to 12): Tuesday to Thursday, November 10 to 12, doors open at 9:00 AM, Location shared with registrants. $150, optional Make and Take kit with goodies is $25.
- Canadian Blood Services donor event in Armstrong: 1:00 to 5:45 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church.
- Dart nights at Armstrong Legion #35: 3:00 to 8:00 PM, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 35.
Thursday, November 12
- Farmstrong Cider holiday buffet dinners (November 12 to 26): By group booking, Farmstrong Cider Company.
Saturday, November 14
- Armstrong Winter Farmers’ Market: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Odd Fellows Hall, Armstrong.
- Fuego + Broth: Asian Hot Pot, Mexican Soul: 27supperclub. $100.00.
From the chamber
- Happy retirement, Roger Knox: The Chamber thanks Roger Knox for his years of community storytelling and wishes him a happy retirement from the Vernon Morning Star.
- Book a blood donation in Armstrong this November: Canadian Blood Services offers blood donor appointments at St. Joseph’s Church in Armstrong on November 9 and 10, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:45 p.m. each day.
- VantageOne is hiring in Armstrong and Vernon: VantageOne Credit Union has a part-time teller opening serving Armstrong and Vernon, plus account manager and leadership roles.
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