How to vote in the Battleford municipal election

Election day is coming up in the town of Battleford and here’s how to make sure your vote counts.

There will be three polling stations at the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battleford on Oct. 26, open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Any Battleford resident age 18 and older is eligible to vote if they have lived in Saskatchewan for six consecutive months and in Battleford for at least three. Anyone who has owned land in Battleford for three consecutive months is also eligible.

Voters need to bring proper identification to register on election day. The best kind of ID to bring is a piece of government-issued photo ID with both name and address on it, like a driver’s license. Alternatively, the voter can bring two pieces of ID, both with their full name and at least one containing an address. These can include identification such as bank cards and statements, or utility bills. If a voter uses a credit card statement or a bill to confirm identity, it must have been issued within six months to qualify.