2026 BC Election: Meet the MLA candidate running for MLA in Peace River South

The BC Election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24.

MyPeaceRegionNow reached out to MLA candidate Marsha Dufresne regarding her response to the following five questions:

1. Tell us about your background, experience and what led you to run for MLA?
2. What are the biggest issues facing Peace River South and why are they important to you?
3. If elected, what would your top priorities be for the riding and what would you accomplish in your first year in office?
4. The Peace region plays a major role in B.C.’s energy and natural resource economy. How do you see the province supporting economic development in the region while addressing the concerns of local communities?
5. Why should voters choose you to represent Peace River South, and why do you believe you would make a difference for the riding?

Marsha Dufresne

Marsha Dufresne is a longtime union activist and education worker, and those experiences have shaped my commitment to public services and working people. She’s also been politically engaged her whole life — one of her earliest memories is campaigning for Tommy Douglas as a child. The opportunity to bring NDP representation to the North and make a meaningful difference for people in Peace River South is something she’s long aspired to do. She believes everyone has a role to play in strengthening our democracy.

Marsha Dufresne website can be found here.

2. What are the biggest issues facing Peace River South and why are they important to you?

Healthcare and education are the biggest issues facing Peace River South. Northerners deserve reliable access to quality healthcare and good schools.

3. If elected, what would your top priorities be for the riding and what would you accomplish in your first year in office?

My priorities would be improving access to healthcare and strengthening our public education system, particularly in the North. I want to work with local communities to identify gaps in services, address staffing shortages and ensure people in Peace River South get the support they need.

4. The Peace region plays a major role in B.C.’s energy and natural resource economy. How do you see the province supporting economic development in the region while addressing the concerns of local communities?

The province needs to listen to the people who live and work in the Peace region. That means meaningful, ongoing engagement with local communities, workers, industry and other stakeholders. Good economic development starts with open communication, understanding local concerns and ensuring the people who live here have a voice in decisions that affect their future.

5. Why should voters choose you to represent Peace River South, and why do you believe you would make a difference for the riding?

I believe people in Peace River South know me as an honest, reliable person who listens and works well with others. I would bring that same approach to the legislature, putting people first and working with individuals and communities to find practical solutions. I would be a representative who puts being a person and serving the community ahead of being a politician.

MyPeaceRegionNow would like to thank Marsha Dufresne for taking the time to respond to our questions. Reading his responses should better prepare each voter for the candidate of their choice.

Voting stations will be open from 8 AM to 8 PM on Saturday, Oct. 24, at these locations:

Peace River North

• Fort St. John:

  • Pomeroy Sport Centre: 9324 96 Street

  • Royal Canadian Legion Branch: 10103 105 Avenue

  • Peace River Regional District Office (Advance Polling): 9505 100 Street

• Hudson’s Hope:

  • Hudson’s Hope School Gymnasium: 10411 Holland Street

  • St. Peter’s Church Hall (Advance Polling): 9510 Beattie Drive

• Charlie Lake:

  • Charlie Lake Community Hall: 12717 Charlie Lake Hall Avenue

• Baldonnel:

  • Baldonnel Elementary School: 5836 Baldonnel Road

• Cecil Lake:

  • Cecil Lake Community Hall: 4864 Cecil Lake Road

Peace River South

• Dawson Creek:

  • Ovintiv Events Centre: 300 Highway 2

  • Peace River Regional District Office (Advance & General): 1981 Alaska Avenue

• Chetwynd:

  • Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre: 4552 51st Street

  • District of Chetwynd Office (Advance & General): 5400 Hospital Road

• Pouce Coupe:

  • Pouce Coupe Community Centre: 5010 52 Avenue

• Tumbler Ridge:

  • Tumbler Ridge Community Centre: 340 Front Street

• Taylor:

  • Taylor Community Hall: 9896 Cherry Avenue West

• Rural & Regional Community Halls:

  • Doe River: Doe River Community Hall (3816 Rolla Road)

  • Tomslake: Tate Creek Community Centre (15439 Old Edmonton Highway)

  • Tower Lake: Tower Lake Community Hall (5018 226 Road)

  • Groundbirch: McLeod Elementary School / Community Hall (8025 265 Road)

  • Moberly Lake: Moberly Lake Community Hall (6494 Lakeshore Drive)

Advance polls will remain open through Wednesday.