UBCM presidency awarded to another northern politician

Fraser Lake’s mayor is the new President of the Union of BC Municipalities.

Sarrah Storey was named to the role today (Monday), replacing Prince George City Councillor Cori Ramsay.

Storey is beginning her third term as mayor in Fraser Lake and has served various roles within the UBCM since 2020.

Jenna Stoner was first selected to the president’s role in September – however, she was unable secure the mayor’s chair in Squamish.

Keith Page, a councillor for Nelson in the Kootenays, will remain in his role as 3rd Vice President.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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