Electoral Area A (Salmon River-Lakes) occupies 1,400 km² and includes Salmon River, Ness Lake, Nukko Lake, Reid Lake, North Kelly Hobby Ranches and the Chief Lake/Pilot Mountain area. There are 3,471 residents represented on the Regional District Board by Director Victor Mobley. 

Regional District services provided include fire services, 911 emergency response, community halls, street lighting, parks, solid waste management, sewage holding tanks and building inspection services. Volunteer fire departments are established in Ness Lake, Pilot Mountain and Salmon Valley.