Save time at the polls and register to vote before Aug. 15

Save time at the polls and register to vote in advance of the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 20.

All voters in Alberta need to be registered to vote in the upcoming municipal elections. Residents should check if they are already registered – or still need to register – at Election Alberta’s Voterlink website at voterlink.ab.ca

Those who are not already registered when it is time to vote will need to complete the full registration process at the polls.

Register to vote before Aug. 15

All voters wishing to register online in advance must do so before Aug. 15, which is when the RMWB must send voter data to the Province. If you are an eligible voter and you do not register online before Aug. 15, you will still be able to vote after you fill out the registration forms at the polls.

Register of voters now required by Province

In line with recent changes from the Province, the Local Authorities Elections Act now requires municipalities to create a permanent register of local voters.

This means that to vote in the upcoming general election on Oct. 20, you must be listed on the Register of Electors and show valid ID at the voting station. Election officials will use the register and your ID to confirm your eligibility to vote.

Do you have questions about the RMWB election on Oct. 20? Find more information at rmwb.ca/election or contact Pulse at 780-743-7000.

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