THE BATTLEFORDS — Voters in the Battlefords are travelling to the polls this fall, not once but twice.
The provincial election takes place Oct. 28 and here is what voters should know. Voters are provided convenient and easy access to casting their ballot.
The province is said to have around 800,000 eligible voters. Saskatchewan has expanded its vote-by-mail option as well as having voting week encompass multiple hours over six days.
Voters must be at least 18 years of age by the election date, a Canadian citizen, and a resident of Saskatchewan. Voters will be asked to present identification at the pools and you can view a guide on what are acceptable forms of ID on the Elections Saskatchewan website.
Voters started receiving their voter information cards on Oct. 11. Candidates had until Oct. 12 to submit their nomination packages.
Advance polls are an option for those who are unable, or don’t want to, to utilize mail-in options or are unable to attend on voting week. Oct. 19 is the final day to apply to cast your vote by mail or apply for homebound voting. Oct. 22 is the start of advance polls, which run from 10 in the morning to 7 each evening, running until Oct. 26.
Voting concludes with in-person voting, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The best place to check for advance and regular polling stations for your constituency is by visiting the website, .
Civic elections
Voters are now able to register or update their information online before heading to the polls. Being registered ahead of time makes voting faster, however, eligible voters can also register in person at a polling place during the election.
Did you know that by registering for the Provincial Election on the Elections Saskatchewan Website you automatically register for the City of North Battleford Election as well?
To be eligible to vote in the North Battleford or Battleford civic election, you meet the following criteria as of Nov. 13, 2024:
You are a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age on the day of the election
You have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months
You are a resident of North Battleford or the Town of Battleford and you have owned assessable land within the municipality for at least three consecutive months
When you go to vote, you must bring either:
a government-issued photo ID that shows your name and address or two pieces of government-issued ID - one that shows your name and another that shows your name and address.
Acceptable forms of identification include those issued by the Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan, a Saskatchewan municipality or school division, a Saskatchewan Indian band, the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, or an agency of one of these entities.
For North Battleford’s election, there is one regular polling place on the election date and voters can go to the Access Communications Centre on Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For the Town of Battleford on Nov. 13, open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., voters can attend the Alex Dillabough Centre.
Special polls have been established for voters at personal care facilities and hospitals. Polling hours have been arranged with each special polling place. Voting at personal care facilities is only for residents, caregivers, and staff members.
All other details, including a list of candidates, can be found on the City of North Battleford’s or the Town of Battleford’s website.
