BATTLEFORD - The Town of Battleford has announced there will be a recount of votes from the Nov. 13 municipal election.
"The recount comes after David George, a returning councillor, who participated in the election, was narrowly defeated by a single vote," Town CAO Todd Francis stated in the news release. "Under Section 160 of the Local Government Election Act, 2015, Mr. George exercised his right to petition the court for a recount."
As a result, the Court of King's Bench reviewed the request and granted the recount.
The recount take place on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford.
The process will be conducted under judicial oversight to ensure transparency, accuracy, and fairness, the Town stated.
"The Town of Battleford appreciates the public's patience and understanding as this process unfolds," Francis said. "Municipal elections are the cornerstone of local democracy, and the integrity of the electoral process remains our top priority."
