Derek Meerdink has been acclaimed as the next mayor of Telkwa.
He was the only candidate to put his name forward for the position as the deadline to withdraw passed on Sept. 18.
Meerdink previously served as a councillor for the village from 2020 to 2022 and lost the mayoral race in 2022 to Leroy Dekens by 17 votes.
A vote is still planned determine who will serve as councillors for the village with seven candidates running for four seats available.
The general municipal election is set for Oct. 17.
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