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Voting

Where to Vote

Friday, November 1, 2024 - Advanced Polls - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Town of Rosthern Office

Saturday, November 2, 2024 - Advanced Polls - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Town of Rosthern Office

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - Municipal Election - 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Community Multi-Purpose Centre


Voter Eligibility

To be eligible to vote in an urban municipality, you must be:

  • at least 18 years old on election day;
  • a Canadian citizen;
  • a resident of Saskatchewan for at least 6 consecutive months immediately preceding
    election day; and either:
    a) a resident of or an owner of assessable land in the Municipality for at least 3 consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election.



Acceptable Voter Identification

The purpose of the voter ID requirements is to maintain the integrity of local election processes. Your name and address must appear in some form on your voter identification documents. Bringing proper identification will ensure your voice is heard and will help your local election run as smoothly as possible.

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1) Photo ID - Your BEST option to take to the polls

Acceptable photo identification is ID that is  government-issued, valid  and has  your photo, name and address.  If your identification does not meet these criteria it will not be recognized as an acceptable form of photo identification.  view Appendix D - Table 1 page 70-72 of The Local Government Election Regulations, 2015.
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2) Non-Photo ID Options

If you don't have photo identification and are unable to obtain photo-ID before Election Day, you can present two other pieces of information, as long as both contain your name and at least one contains your address.

For a complete list of acceptable identification, view Appendix D - Table 1 page 70-72 of The Local Government Election Regulations, 2015.

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3) Vouching

If you do not have acceptable ID but but are accompanied by another voter who acceptable ID and is entitled to vote at the same polling place, you can be vouched for by that individual using the form available at the polling station from an election official.Please Note:

  • A voter with acceptable ID may only vouch for one other person, except for immediate family members living at the same address as the voucher.
  • A person who has been vouched for cannot vouch for another voter.
  • Election officials, candidates and candidate's agents are prohibited from vouching.

For more information about vouching, please view Section 17 and Tables 2 of Appendix D of The Local Government Election Regulations, 2015.