Electoral Area E (Woodpecker-Hixon) occupies 629 km² and the rural communities of Woodpecker and Hixon. There are 533 residents represented on the Regional District Board by Director Art Kaehn.

Region-wide services provided include solid waste management, 9-1-1 emergency response, fire services coordination, regional parks, land use planning, building inspection and heritage conservation. Hixon has a volunteer fire department and a community hall operated by a non-profit society.