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Village of Ashcroft
		
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The Village of Ashcroft was incorporated in 1952. Ashcroft is the only true desert in Canada, based mainly on annual rainfall and water evaporation. The community is a popular destination for film productions due to its unique topography, and is home to the largest inland port in B.C.
Population: 1,670*
Land Area: 50.86 km2*
Private Dwellings: 876*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 793*
Main Transportation Routes: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), Highway 97C
*= 2021 Census data
		
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Barbara Roden
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Mayor, Village of Ashcroft

Tel.: 250-457-0789

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            [post_excerpt] => Population: 1,670*
Land Area: 50.86 km²*
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District of Barriere
		
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The District of Barriere was incorporated in 2007. The community is nestled in the North Thompson Valley between the North Thompson and Barriere Rivers. Forestry is a main economic driver locally, along with agriculture and tourism.
Population: 1,765*
Land Area: 10.73 km2*
Private Dwellings: 848*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 760*
Main Transportation Route: Yellowhead Highway (Highway 5)
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Ward Stamer
Mayor, District of Barriere

Tel.: 250-851-6165

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Village of Cache Creek
		
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The Village of Cache Creek was incorporated in 1967 and established in the 1860s, during the Gold Rush. Located at the junction of Highway 1 and Highway 97, Cache Creek is a main service area for travellers and features many local dining options. 
Population: 969*
Land Area: 10.40 km2*
Private Dwellings: 522*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 471*
Main Transportation Routes: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), Highway 97
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John Ranta
Mayor, Village of Cache Creek

Tel.: 250-457-3290

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            [post_excerpt] => Population: 969*
Land Area: 10.40 km²*
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Village of Chase

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The Village of Chase was incorporated in 1969. Chase is located between Kamloops and Salmon Arm adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway. The community is nestled between the shores of Little Shuswap Lake and the South Thompson River Valley.

Population: 2,399*
Land Area: 3.75 km2*
Private Dwellings: 1,249*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 1,175*
Main Transportation Route: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), 
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David Lepsoe

Mayor, Village of Chase

Tel.: 250-319-3743

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            [post_excerpt] => Population: 2,399*
Land Area: 3.75 km²*
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District of Clearwater
		
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The District of Clearwater was incorporated in 2007. As the "Gateway to Wells Gray," Clearwater is a service centre for its own residents and the travelling public, including tourists from around the world. Clearwater is a thriving community with an economy based in forestry and tourism.
Population: 2,388*
Land Area: 55.65 km2*
Private Dwellings: 1,145*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 1,057*
Main Transportation Route: Yellowhead Highway (Highway 5)
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Merlin Blackwell
Mayor, District of Clearwater

Tel.: 250-674-1504

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Village of Clinton
		
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The Village of Clinton was incorporated in 1963, and is located midway between Vancouver and Prince George. The community has a colourful history of over 150 years and was founded as a direct result of the “boom” of the Cariboo Gold Rush. This active community has a unique western atmosphere, stunning scenery, and abundant recreational opportunities.
Population: 646*
Land Area: 8.14 km2*
Private Dwellings: 380*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 335*
Main Transportation Route: Cariboo Highway (Highway 97)
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Roland Stanke
Mayor, Village of Clinton

Tel.: 250-457-0428

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            [post_excerpt] => Population: 568*
Land Area: 8.14 km²*
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City of Kamloops

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The City of Kamloops was incorporated in 1893, and is now an urban city branded as Canada's Tournament Capital. Kamloops is B.C.'s fourth-largest city in size, and the 13th-largest in population. Kamloops includes about two-thirds of the population of the TNRD.

Population: 97,902*
Land Area: 297.93 km2*
Private Dwellings: 41,169*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 39,914*
Main Transportation Routes: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), Yellowhead Highway (Highway 5), Highway 5A
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To align with Provincial legislation, the City of Kamloops has seven members on the TNRD Board of Directors.



Reid Hamer-Jackson

Mayor, City of Kamloops

Tel.: 250-828-3494

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Katie Neustaeter

Councillor, City of Kamloops

Tel.: 236-597-6400

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Bill Sarai

Councillor, City of Kamloops

Tel.: 250-828-8527

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Mike O'Reilly

Councillor, City of Kamloops

Tel.: 250-819-3165

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Kelly Hall

Councillor, City of Kamloops

Tel.: 250-214-6471

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Margot Middleton

Councillor, City of Kamloops

Tel.: 250-214-6516

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Dale Bass

Councillor, City of Kamloops

Tel.: 250-320-2840

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Land Area: 297.93 km²*
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District of Logan Lake

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The District of Logan Lake was incorporated in 1970, as a result of the new open-pit copper mine. Situated in Highland Valley, Logan Lake is one of the highest-elevation communities in B.C., and is known for year-round recreation opportunities.

Population: 2,255*
Land Area: 324.28 km2*
Private Dwellings: 1,135*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 1,064*
Main Transportation Routes: Highway 97C, Meadow Creek Road (Highway 97D)
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Robin Smith

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Mayor, District of Logan Lake

Tel.: 250-371-1855

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            [post_excerpt] => Population: 2,255*
Land Area: 324.28 km²*
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Village of Lytton

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The Village of Lytton was incorporated in 1945, and has long been referred to as "Canada's Hot Spot." Lytton is located at the confluence of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers and is one of the longest continually inhabited areas of North America. Lytton is rebuilding after the June 30, 2021 Lytton Creek Wildfire.

Population: 210*
Land Area: 6.73 km2*
Private Dwellings: 118*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 104*
Main Transportation Routes: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), Highway 12
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Denise O'Connor

Mayor, Village of Lytton

Tel.: 250-457-0177

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City of Merritt

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The City of Merritt was incorporated in 1911. It is a regional service centre for the Nicola Valley, and is a common stop for travellers, being located at the junction of the Coquihalla Highway system. Merritt is the second-largest community in the TNRD by population.

Population: 7,051*
Land Area: 26.04 km2*
Private Dwellings: 3,149*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 2,975*
Main Transportation Routes: Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5), Okanagan Connector (Highway 97C), Highway 8, Highway 5A
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Michael Goetz

Mayor, City of Merritt

Tel.: 250-315-5176

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Land Area: 26.04 km²*
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Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks

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The Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks was incorporated in 2010. As a relatively new municipality, the permanent population of Sun Peaks more than doubled between 2016 and 2021. Sun Peaks Resort is the second-largest ski area in Canada, nestled between three mountains on the edge of the Shuswap Highlands.

Population: 1,404*
Land Area: 40.85 km2*
Private Dwellings: 1,506*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 622*
Main Transportation Route: Heffley-Louis Creek Road
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Al Raine

Mayor, Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks

Tel.: 250-851-6637

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            [post_excerpt] => Population: 1,404*
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Municipalities
Village of Ashcroft District of Barriere Village of Cache Creek Village of Chase District of Clearwater Village of Clinton City of Kamloops District of Logan Lake Village of Lytton City of Merritt Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks 
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Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country)
		
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Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) is the largest in size of the 10 TNRD Electoral Areas. It covers unincorporated areas near the District of Clearwater, with a large portion of its boundaries covering the famous Wells Gray Provincial Park.
Population: 1,573*
Area Size: 7,085 km²*
Main Communities: Blackpool, East Blackpool, Upper Clearwater, Birch Island, Vavenby
Main Transportation Route: Yellowhead Highway (Highway 5)
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Usoff Tsao
Electoral Area "A" Director

Tel.: 778-208-7898

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Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters)
		
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Electoral Area “B” (Thompson Headwaters) is the fifth-largest TNRD Electoral Area by size, and the smallest by population. Within its boundaries is part of the world's only inland temperate rainforest.
Population: 230*
Land Area: 5,126 km2*
Main Communities: Avola, Blue River
Main Transportation Route: Yellowhead Highway (Highway 5)
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Lee Onslow
Electoral Area "B" Director

Tel.: 778-208-7339

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Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau)
		
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Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) is the second-largest TNRD Electoral Area by size. The area is well known for its high-altitude wilderness and lakes, and expansive outdoor activities including snowmobiling, hunting and fishing. Forestry and ranching are main economic drivers in the area.
Population: 1,084* (including First Nations reserves: 1,244)
Land Area: 6,625 km2*
Main Communities: 70 Mile House, Big Bar, Eagan Lake, Loon Lake, Pressy Lake, South Green Lake
Main Transportation Route: Highway 97
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Jim Smith
Electoral Area "E" Director

Tel.: 250-456-7680

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            [post_title] => Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau)
            [post_excerpt] => Population: 1,162* (including First Nations reserves: 1,322)
Land Area: 6,625 km²*
Main Communities: 70 Mile House, South Green Lake, Loon Lake, Eagan Lake, Pressy Lake
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Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country)
		
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Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country) is the third-largest TNRD Electoral Area in size. The Thompson River winds through this area, surrounded by sprawling desert, towering mountains, and rural communities and farmland that dot the landscape. A portion of the historic Fraser Canyon also is in this area.
Population: 1,038* (including First Nations reserves: 2,369)
Land Area: 5,736 km2*
Main Communities: 16 Mile, Botanie Valley, Spences Bridge, Thompson River Estates, Venables Valley, Walhachin
Main Transportation Routes: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), Highway 97, Highway 8, Highway 12
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Your Representative
		
			
Tricia Thorpe
Electoral Area "I" Director

Tel.: 250-256-8045

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            [post_title] => Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country)
            [post_excerpt] => Population: 1,038* (including First Nations reserves: 2,369)
Land Area: 5,736 km²*
Main Communities: Spences Bridge, Thompson River Estates, Walhachin
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Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country)
		
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Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country) is the seventh-largest TNRD Electoral Area by size. The area includes a number of unique rural communities, and landscape varies from the desert-like shores of Kamloops Lake to high altitude forests and fishing lakes.
Population: 1,796* (including First Nations reserves: 2,038)
Land Area: 3,285 km2*
Main Communities: Alpine Valley, Cherry Creek, Lac Le Jeune, Paska Lake, Red Lake, Savona, Tobiano
Main Transportation Routes: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5), Highway 97D
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Michael Grenier
Electoral Area "J" Director

Tel.: 250-319-1321

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            [post_title] => Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country)
            [post_excerpt] => Population: 1,796* (including First Nations reserves: 2,038)
Land Area: 3,285 km²*
Main Communities: Savona, Tobiano, Cherry Creek, Lac Le Jeune, Paska Lake, Tranquille
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Electoral Area "L" (Grasslands)
		
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Electoral Area "L" (Grasslands) is the second-smallest in size of the 10 TNRD Electoral Areas. It includes unincorporated areas on the south side of the South Thompson River, with general boundaries of Chase, eastern Kamloops, Stump Lake and Westwold
Population: 3,321* (including First Nations reserves: 3,626)
Land Area: 1,913 km2*
Main Communities: Barhartvale (East), Del Oro, Knutsford, Monte Creek, Monte Lake, Paxton Valley, Pritchard (South), Turtle Valley, Westwold
Main Transportation Routes: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), Highway 97, Highway 5A
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TNRD Representative
		
			
Doug Haughton
Electoral Area "L" Director

Tel.: 250-315-5780

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            [post_title] => Electoral Area "L" (Grasslands)
            [post_excerpt] => Population: 3,321* (including First Nations reserves: 3,626)
Land Area: 1,913 km²*
Main Communities: Knutsford, Pritchard (South), Westwold, Monte Lake, Monte Creek, Del Oro
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Electoral Area "M" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - North)
		
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Electoral Area "M" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - North) is the sixth-largest in size of the 10 TNRD Electoral Areas. The area includes upper sections of the Nicola Valley, popular lakes at elevations high and low, and sprawling forests from the Pennask Summit to the Surrey Lake Summit, Highland Valley and places in between. 
Population: 1,637* (including First Nations reserves: 2,506)
Land Area: 3,845 km2*
Main Communities: Glimpse Lake, Lower Nicola, Quilchena, Stump Lake
Main Transportation Routes: Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5), Highway 5A, Highway 8, Highway 97C
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TNRD Representative
		
			
David Laird
Electoral Area "M" Director

Tel.: 250-315-8180

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            [post_title] => Electoral Area "M" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - North)
            [post_excerpt] => Population: 1,637* (including First Nations reserves: 2,506)
Land Area: 3,845 km²*
Main Communities: Lower Nicola, Quilchena, Stump Lake
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Electoral Area "N" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - South)
		
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Electoral Area "N" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - South) is the third-smallest in size of the 10 TNRD Electoral Areas. The area includes the lower Nicola Valley to the south of the Nicola River, as well as the Coldwater River Valley and the famous Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park.
Population: 717* (including First Nations reserves: 1,330)
Land Area: 2,341 km2*
Main Communities: Aspen Grove, Brookmere, Canford, Kane Valley, Sunshine Valley
Main Transportation Routes: Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5), Highway 5A, Highway 8
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Herb Graham
Electoral Area "N" Director

Tel.: 250-378-7075

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            [post_title] => Electoral Area "N" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - South)
            [post_excerpt] => Population: 717* (including First Nations reserves: 1,330)
Land Area: 2,341 km²*
Main Communities: Aspen Grove, Brookmere, Canford, Sunshine Valley
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Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson)
		
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Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson) is the fourth-largest of the 10 TNRD Electoral Areas.  The area covers the lower portion of the North Thompson Valley and includes vast wilderness, mountains and lakes. The massive Adams Lake is the second-deepest lake in B.C. and fifth-deepest lake in North America.
Population: 1,523* (including First Nations reserves: 1,719)
Land Area: 5,381 km2*
Main Communities: Adams Lake, Agate Bay, Darfield, East Barriere Lake, Little Fort, Louis Creek
Main Transportation Routes: Yellowhead Highway (Highway 5), Interlakes Highway (Highway 24)
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Jill Hayward
Electoral Area "O" Director

Tel.: 250-319-8023

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            [post_title] => Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson)
            [post_excerpt] => Population: 1,523* (including First Nations reserves: 1,719)
Land Area: 5,381 km²*
Main Communities: Little Fort, Darfield, East Barriere Lake, Agate Bay
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Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks)
		
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Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) is the smallest in size of the 10 TNRD Electoral Areas, and also the highest-populated. The area includes the north side of the South Thompson River, many rural lakeside communities, and the North Thompson Valley between Kamloops and Louis Creek.
Population: 4,023* (including First Nations reserves: 8,386)
Land Area: 1,546 km2*
Main Communities: Pritchard (North), Rivershore, Pinantan Lake, Paul Lake, Heffley Lake, Whitecroft, McLure, Black Pines, Knouff Lake
Main Transportation Routes: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), Yellowhead Highway (Highway 5)
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Lee Morris
Electoral Area "P" Director

Tel.: 778-538-4742

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            [post_title] => Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks)
            [post_excerpt] => Population: 4,023* (including First Nations reserves: 8,386)
Land Area: 1,546 km²*
Main Communities: Pritchard (North), Rivershore, Pinantan Lake, Paul Lake, Heffley Lake, Whitecroft, McLure, Black Pines, Knauff Lake
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Electoral Areas
Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country) Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters) Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country) Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country) Electoral Area "L" (Grasslands) Electoral Area "M" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - North) Electoral Area "N" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - South) Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson) Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks)
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