Early voting begins Monday

Advance voting for civic and school board elections begins next week.

Voters can cast early ballots for the Oct. 28 election in certain locations from Monday through Oct. 23.

Eligible voters can use their address to search for the most convenient location.

Early votes can be cast at the council building at City Hall at 510 Main St. every day, except weekends and Thanksgiving, from Monday to Oct. 23.

Votes can also be cast at the Canada Life Centre at 300 Portage Ave. from Oct. 6 to 8.

Voters can place their ballots at Kildonan Place Shopping Centre, Garden City Shopping Centre and at IKEA from Oct. 9 to 11.

From Oct. 16-18, voters can attend Grant Parking Shopping Centre, CF Polo Park and St. Vital Centre.

Elections staff will also visit hospitals, care homes, post-secondary schools and other locations during the early voting period to help people vote.

All voters must bring valid identification, such as an up-to-date driver’s licence, that shows their name and current address. Elections staff will also accept two documents that show the voter’s name and current address.

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