# Richard Nicholls (filed as Richard Paul Nicholls) Candidate for Electoral Area E Director. [All regional district candidates](https://dawsoncreekelections2026.fyi/prrd#area-e)  No public photo of this candidate was found as of September 24, 2026. The candidate can email one to [don.yaponchik@proton.me](mailto:don.yaponchik@proton.me). | **Area** | Electoral Area E (Chetwynd area) | |---|---| | **Status** | First-time candidate; no previous candidacy found | | **Occupation** | Part owner, Rafter N Resources Ltd, a trucking company (disclosure statement)[1] | | **Place of residence (official)** | Area E, Peace River Regional District[2] | | **Campaign page** | None found | ## Background and record His disclosure lists shares in Rafter N Resources Ltd, a trucking company of which he is part owner, and land in the regional district. No web presence was found for the company. He is his own financial agent.[1] No electoral history, organizations, public statements or campaign material were found. ## What the record shows **Facts.** A Chetwynd-area trucking business part-owner with no public record. **Our reading (inference, not fact).** None possible on the public record. **Questions worth asking.** His platform, his view on the Area E water and Jackfish Lake referendums, and his priorities on resource roads and industry. ## Sources cited on this page 1. Nomination package and disclosure, Richard Nicholls, Area E (PRRD PDF). [media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/staffprrd-010-ca/media/aguoimw0/r-nicholl…](https://media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/staffprrd-010-ca/media/aguoimw0/r-nicholls-redacted-for-web.pdf) 2. Peace River Regional District, Notice of Election by Voting (Sept 22, 2026). [prrd.bc.ca/news/posts/notice-of-election-by-voting/](https://www.prrd.bc.ca/news/posts/notice-of-election-by-voting/)