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Election 2024: A brief guide to Moose Jaw's upcoming civic election

A look at some important details for the upcoming civic election on Wednesday, Nov. 13 in Moose Jaw
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MOOSE JAW — Every four years in Saskatchewan, all municipalities are required by the provincial government to hold an election to determine who will hold civil administration positions and Moose Jaw’s next election is coming up this November.

The upcoming municipal election will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and will determine who holds the positions of mayor and the city’s six councillors for the next four-year term.

The upcoming election will also include a vote to elect school board trustees for both the Prairie Â鶹ÊÓƵ School Division and the Holy Trinity Catholic School Division in Moose Jaw.

Polling stations

There will be four regular polling stations that will run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 13.

  • Poll 1: Moose Jaw Golden Nugget Centre located at 250 Thatcher Drive East
  • Poll 2: Cosmo Senior Citizen’s Centre located at 235 Third Avenue Northeast
  • Poll 3: Minto United Church located at 1036 Seventh Avenue Northwest
  • Poll 4: Church of Our Lady located at 566 Vaughan Street

As well, an online voter registration form will be available starting Monday, Oct. 21 at .

Hiring election workers

Residents interested in applying as a municipal election workers can do so now with an application deadline of Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Open positions include poll clerks, deputy returning officers, and supervisors. The job requirements include basic literacy and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Past election experience is an asset but is not required for the position and training will be provided. For more information visit .

Free transit options

On the day of the election, the City of Moose Jaw will provide free transit for residents requiring access to any of the four polling stations.

If you require the use of the city’s para transit service, all residents are required to book in advance and reservations must be made before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The number to call is 306-694-4488.

For more information about city transit, visit .

Frequently asked questions

QWho is eligible to vote?

A: To vote, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a Canadian Citizen on the day of the election (Nov. 13, 2024)
  • Be 18 years of age or older on Nov. 13
  • Be a Moose Jaw resident or own assessable land within city limits for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the election day
  • Be a Saskatchewan resident for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the election day
  • To vote for the public school board, you must have resided in the school division or on land it now includes for at least three consecutive months before election day
  • To vote for the separate school board, you must have resided in the school division or on land it now includes for at least three consecutive months before election day and be of the Roman Catholic faith

QHow do I vote if I’m homebound?

A: Qualified voters who are homebound may apply now to have election officials attend their home to vote on Saturday, Nov. 2, in the following circumstances:

  • The voter is unable to attend an established polling place because of a disability or limited mobility
  • The voter is a resident caregiver of a voter who is unable to attend because of their duties

QWhat identification do I need to bring?

A: All qualified voters are required to bring one of two forms of identification:

  • One government-issued identification containing a photograph of the elector and their name and address. One example is your Saskatchewan driver’s license.
  • Two pieces of identification that both show the name of the elector; at least one of these must also establish their address

For a detailed list of accepted identification visit .

Important dates

Election day: Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Call for nominations for the general election: Monday, Sept. 16

Nomination day deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m.

Candidate withdrawal deadline: Thursday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m.

Advance polls: all advanced voting polls will be held at the Golden Nugget Centre, located at 250 Thatcher Drive East.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 29: noon to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 30: noon to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 2: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 4: noon to 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 5: noon to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 7: noon to 6 p.m.

Mail-in ballot application deadlines: the deadline for mail applications is Tuesday, Oct. 29 and the deadline for applications made in person is Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 3:45 p.m.

All ballots must be received by the returning officer at city hall by Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m.

Homebound (formerly Mobile Poll) voting application deadline: Thursday, Oct. 29, at 4 p.m.

Declaration of official election results: the winners will be announced on Friday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m.

For more information and to access voting forms visit .

If you still have a question that hasn’t been addressed, the election office can be reached by phone at 306-694-4426 or by email at [email protected]

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