Town of Battleford

Early Voting Access  BATTLEFORDS TRANSIT SYSTEM - HANDI BUS is offering complimentary service to the town's community residents on Wednesday, November 6 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  To whom couldn't otherwise travel to the voting location themselves.   To book a reservation please contact BTS-Handi Bus through their reservation line at 306-445-7797 prior to November 4th 12:00 pm.    Scheduled Drop off and Pick Up Times: Starting in Battleford at 1:45pm picking up Dropping off by 2:00 pm (Sirius Conference Room at the south side of the Alex Dillabough Centre) 2:45 pm 3:30 pm 4:15 pm 5:00 pm Last pick up 5:30 pm

 

Regular Poll

• Be a Canadian citizen;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Have lived in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately before election day and:
1. Lived in the municipality (or on land now in the municipality) for at least three consecutive months immediately before election day; or
2. Be the owner of assessable land situated in the municipality (or land now situated in the municipality) for at least three consecutive months immediately before election day.

What do I Need to Note?

• One piece of government-issued phot ID that shows your name, address and photo, OR
• Two pieces of government-issued ID that show you name and at least one must have your address

VOTER IDENTIFICATION

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. Photo ID is your BEST option to take to the polls.

Acceptable photo identification is ID that is government-issued, valid and has your photo, name and street address. If your identification does not meet these criteria, it will not be recognized as an acceptable form of photo identification.

Examples include:

• A valid Saskatchewan driver's license;
• A valid Saskatchewan ID card issued by SGI
• Any other valid government-issued photo ID issued by a Canadian government whether federal, provincial or municipal, or an agency of that government, so long as it includes your name and address.

A Canadian passport is not an acceptable form of photo identification because it does not contain your address. However, a Canadian passport can be used as identification if paired with another document that has your name and address on it.

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.

Examples include:

• Valid ID cards or certificates issued by the Canadian or Saskatchewan government, a Saskatchewan municipality or school division, a Saskatchewan Indian band, the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan or an agency of one of these entities;
• Personal correspondence, benefit/contribution statements and tax/assessment notices issued by any of the above entities;
• Bank/credit union cards, credit cards and statements;
• Utility bills and statements issued within six months of the date of the election; and
• Personalized attestation of residence, letter of stay or admission form issued by a seniors or student residence, long-term care or shelter facility.

Vouching

If you do not have acceptable ID but are accompanied by another voter who has 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.

A FEW ELECTION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q: When I arrive at the polling station, what’s the voting procedure?

A: Poll staff will meet you at the entrance of the polling station, and they will ask you for identification to assist in verifying your eligibility to vote. Next, you will need to fill out Form R – Voter’s Registration Form and Poll Book, this form is your personal declaration that you are eligible to vote in the election.

You will be given a ballot, at which point you may proceed to a voting booth. There will be instructions posted in each booth about marking your ballot and what to do after you have finished voting. The ballot is then given to the Deputy Returning Officer to deposit in the ballot box, at which point you must promptly leave the polling place.

Q: What happens if someone objects to my vote?

A: Candidates or agents have the right to object to the eligibility of a voter. Direct any objections with respect to a voter's eligibility to the deputy returning officer, not to the voter. Voters that have completed and signed their voter's declaration stating they are an eligible voter will receive a ballot to vote, even if there is an objection.

• At least 18 years of age on the day of the election;
• Canadian citizen at the time of submitting the nomination paper;
• Not be disqualified under the The Local Government Election Act or any other Act; 
• Has resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the date the nomination paper is submitted; 
• Has resided in the Town of Battleford, or on land now in the municipality, for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date the nomination paper is submitted.

• A judge or a court
• An auditor or solicitor of the Town

• State the name and street address of the person being nominated and the office for which they are being nominated.
• State the name and street address of each nominator.
• Be signed by at least five (5) voters of the Town of Battleford.
• Contain the signed candidate's acceptance of nomination witnessed by two (2) people; and
• Be accompanied by a completed Public Disclosure Statement.

•  Only one person can be nominated for the election on each nomination paper, 
• A voter may sign the nomination papers of more than one person.
• Candidates cannot nominate themselves; and
• No person can be nominated as both mayor and councillor of the Town of Battleford.

•  In person at Town Hall at 92 - 23rd Street West, Battleford SK, by the candidate or person acting on behalf of the candidate.
• Registered or ordinary mail to the Town of Battleford, Box 40, Battleford, SK, S0M 0E0
• Fax at 306-937-2450, or
• Email at admin@battleford.ca