Nowell Berg | Area E Director 2026

Listening. Advocating. Building Relationships

Thanks very much to everyone who showed their committment to our communities by voting in on October 17th. A special thanks to the volunteers and supporters who worked so tirelessly on my campaign. As Director I pledge to listen to everyone and try help.

It's time to get to work!

As I listened and talked to voters throughout Area E, I developed and published a list of priorities that seemed to be their highest concerns. I'm leaving that priotity list here so that it can be used to gauge what progress we make togther over my term of office. My contact information is below as is my pledge to you. Please don't hesistate to reach out to me.

My Promise to You

To the best of my abilities, I will honour the trust of your vote.

I will return your phone calls in a timely manner.

If I don’t know the answer to your questions I will find out.

Ten Priorities for Area E

A clear, community-driven and science based plan for Area E’s safety, infrastructure, and future.

1. Wildfire Preparedness

Prioritize emergency preparedness and support community implementation of FireSmart.

2. Local Representation

Work with Columbia Basin Trust on funding Area E projects.

3. Community Safety

Porteus Road and Highway 95A intersection safety upgrades.

4. Environmental Protection

Support a science-based model with community and stakeholder input for recreational lake usage.

5. Rural Connectivity

Support improvements in cell coverage and high-speed internet.

6. Water Systems

Advocate for Meadowbrook water system upgrades and infrastructure.

7. Public Services

Upgrade Wasa Transfer Station for solid waste, recycling and a re-use building.

8. Tri-Village Community Centre

Acquire and repurpose closed Wasa School for community benefit.

9. Area E Parks

Support the development and enhancement of St Mary's Community Park and Wasa Lions Path.

10. Create Housing Options

Complete RDEK Accessory Dwelling Unit planning and implementation process.