Peace River South


Peace River South is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada. It was created under the name South Peace River by the Constitution Amendment Act, 1955, which split the old riding of Peace River into northern and southern portions for the 1956 B.C. election. Its current name has been in use since 1991.

Demographics

Geography

As of the 2017 provincial election, Peace River South comprises the southern portion of the Peace River Regional District, located in eastern British Columbia. The electoral district is bordered by Alberta in the east. Communities in the electoral district consist of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge and Pouce Coupe.

History

Member of Legislative Assembly

This riding has elected the following Members of the Legislative Assembly:

History

Its most recent Member of the Legislative Assembly is Mike Bernier. He was first elected in 2013 and represents the British Columbia Liberal Party.

Election results

Peace River South, 1991–present

South Peace River, 1956–1991