Ward 8 By-Election

A person may run for the office of a member of City Council if he/she:

• is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election
• is a Canadian citizen, at the time of submitting Nomination Papers
• has resided in the City of Prince Albert, or on land now in the City, for at least three (3) consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which Nomination Papers are submitted
• has resided in Saskatchewan for at least six (6) consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which Nomination Papers are submitted
• is not disqualified pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015.

Candidates do not have to reside within the ward in which they are running; however, all of the people nominating the candidate must be electors of Ward 8.

You may not run for the office of City Council, if you are:

• a judge of a court
• an auditor or solicitor of the City

An employee of The City, Board or Joint Board, may seek nomination if he/she has first obtained a leave of absence in accordance with Subsection 2-54(2)(a) of The Saskatchewan Employment Act.

• Nomination Period - April 11 to April 26, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. 
• Withdrawal of Nomination - April 27, 2023 by 4:00 p.m.
  
• Candidate Information Session - May 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. 
• Advance Polls - May 18, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and May 27, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Election Day - May 31, 2023

The following chart outlines the rates for all election workers, including the training time at a flat rate of $40 per session. Reimbursement for mileage claims relating to supervisory and mobile poll workers will be approved at a rate of $0.5078 per km. 

Each position has a different set of responsibilities and qualifications. Please see the Responsibilities and Qualifications for Election Positions for more detail on each position.  

General Requirements for all positions

To be an election worker you must be 18 years of age or older and demonstrate the following core competencies:

• basic literacy skills
• basic interpersonal skills including the ability to exercise impartiality
• ability to serve voters that require assistance
• ability to perform repetitive tasks
• basic math skills
• basic analytical skills
• good attention to detail
• ability to follow directions and standards
• ability to learn in a short time frame
• be prepared to work from the setting up, opening, closing, and cleanup of polls on Election Day, without leaving the facility for any reason, which is approximately 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (with the exception of Advance Poll and Special Poll workers)
• attend all required training provided

Training is mandatory for all election workers including those that have attended in the past at the base wage for every position. All workers are required to attend a minimum of one (1) training session lasting approximately three (3) hours, on a specified date at a specified location.

Supervisory Deputy Returning Officers will be required to attend two (2) training sessions.

You will be notified if you have been selected as a successful applicant as an election worker. Hiring priority will be given to suitable persons who have prior electoral experience, and meet the required qualifications. 

If you are selected as a successful applicant, the City Clerk's Office will provide you with a formal letter, advising you of the time for the required training session(s) and any other necessary details. Email is the preferred method of communication.  

It is expected successful applicants will be notified by late April. 

Mail-in Ballots

Mail-in ballots are provided as an option for voters to avoid an in-person trip to vote on election day. Eligible voters wishing to vote by mail can register to vote and apply for a mail-in ballot. Once registered, eligible voters will then receive a ballot package in the mail after nomination day which is to be completed and mailed back. Mail-in ballots must be received at the Election Office before 8:00 p.m. on election day in order to be counted.

Homebound Voting

Homebound Voting Application

A Mobile Poll has been established only for those voters with physical disabilities or limited mobility, along with the resident caregiver of that voter.

Each applicant will be notified by the Returning Officer of the specific time when an Election Official will visit the residence.

The eligible voter(s) will be required to complete the Voter Registration Form and show the required identification prior to voting.

Send the Election Office your completed application form.  You can use one of the following:

• Email the application to the Election Office; or
• Mail to/Drop off at: Elections, 1084 Central Avenue, Prince Albert, SK  S6V 7P3

The deadline to submit your application is May 17, 2023.

Advance Polls

Advance polls are organized to allow for voting opportunities prior to Election Day. All advance polls will be held at the Alfred Jenkins Field House (2787 10th Ave West), 2nd Floor, AODBT Room, on the following dates and times:

• May 18, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• May 27, 2023 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Election Day Polls

Ward 8 Polls are open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Arthur Pechey School (2675 - 4th Avenue West).

To avoid line-ups at the Polls, print and fill out the Voter Registration Form prior to attending. Voters must sign the form in front of an Election Official at the Poll.

The Victoria Hospital will also have a poll available on Election Day for 1 hour for any patients that reside within Ward 8.  (Time to be determined)

Voters with Disabilities

There are different options available for eligible voters with disabilities. You can:

1. bring a friend to assist at your designated regular poll; 
2. you can request an Election Official to assist at their designated regular poll; or
3. Fill out an application for Homebound Voting before May 17, 2023.