Election Information

As of 2012, general elections in Saskatchewan are held every four years, or at any time (through a by-election) should a vacancy on Council occur. The next municipal election will be held in the fall of 2024.

TOWN OF GRAND COULEE NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Elections Act for the office(s) of:

Mayor: Town of Grand Coulee

Councillor: Town of Grand Coulee

I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office(s) will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation:

Mayor: Lee-Ann Ross

Councillor: Walter Botkin

Ryan Harkness

Makenzie Peters

Doug Ramsay

Dated at Grand Coulee, this 10nd day of October, 2024.

Heather Hind

Returning Officer

Notice to Residents: Municipal Election Nomination Papers Received

We would like to inform you that nomination papers for the upcoming municipal election are being received. For transparency, all nomination papers will be posted and available for public viewing on our website or in the town office, as they are submitted to the Town Office.

Nominations for the first call will be accepted until Wednesday, October 9th, 4:00 PM. Papers can be submitted via email or in person at 102 Railway Ave.

To view the nomination papers, please visit: Candidate - Ross

Thank you for staying engaged in our community’s governance!

Election 2024 Municipal Elections: Important Information

The 2024 Municipal elections will be held on Wednesday, November 13^th, 2024.

How to Become a Candidate

1. Get the Nomination Form: Find the link to the nomination form below.

2. Fill Out the Form: Complete all required fields and gather the necessary signatures.

3. Submit the Form: You can submit your completed nomination form by email or in person by 4:00 PM on October 9th, 2024.

- Email: grandcoulee.cap@sasktel.net

- In Person: 102 Railway Avenue, Grand Coulee ( Town Office)

- A receipt will be given upon submission.

Additional Requirements

- Public Disclosure Statement: Along with your nomination form, you must submit a public disclosure statement. This is also available via the links below.

- Read All Instructions: Make sure you understand all the information and requirements before submitting your documents.

- Review Period: Once submitted, nomination forms will be available for the public to review.

- Withdrawal Deadline: Candidates have 24 hours to withdraw their nomination after the close of the Nomination Day.

Helpful Links

- [Nomination Form]() Use the form from under the 2024 election file ( save as PDF for the website.)

- [Public Disclosure Statement]() found in the 2024 election file as well

This information is designed to help those interested in running for office or voting in the upcoming elections. Make sure to review all details carefully to ensure a smooth nomination process.

Have you ever considered running for Council

Recipt of Nomination and Candidates Acceptance.pdf

Form I- Nomination Forms- Council.docx

Public Disclosure Statement.pdf

Candidiate Peters.pdf

Information for Candidates

Can I be on Council?
To be eligible to be a candidate in a municipal election, you must be:

18 years of age on election day;
a Canadian citizen;
not disqualified from a candidate (as per legislation); and
eligible to be nominated as provided for in The Local Government Election Act.

Interested in being on Council?
Anyone interested in running for Council should review the links below to familiarize themselves with the requirements and expectations of elected officials.

Now that you have decided to run for Council, submit your nomination papers with the Returning Office during the nomination period. Nomination deadlines are legislated by the province and will be outlined in the Notice of Call for Nominations issued by the Town.

Information for Voters

Who can vote?
To be eligible to vote, you must:

be a Canadian citizen;
be at least 18 years of age and one of the following;
have lived in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately before election day and:
- lived in the municipality (or on land now in the municipality) for at least three consecutive months immediately before election day; or
- be the owner of accessible 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 vote?
On election day, you will be required to provide proof of identity to vote. The best option is to provide government-issued, valid photo ID that contains your name and address. Examples include:

valid Saskatchewan driver’s license;
valid Saskatchewan ID card issued by SGI or any motor license issuer; or
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.

If you do not have a valid photo ID, there other options available to you as detailed on the Government of Saskatchewan Voting website or you can acquire non-drivers photo ID from SGI.