2020 Civic Election: Winter Storm Update for Voters
Although today is Election Day, we’re facing the aftermath of a major snow storm that blanketed the entire city.
Polling locations for the 2020 Civic Election are scheduled to be open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Election workers are experiencing difficulties getting to their polling places and some locations are not yet open. The Election Office asks voters for patience as City road crews work to respond to this weekend’s severe winter storm. Crews need time and space this morning and voters are encouraged to plan to visit polling locations this afternoon.
The City’s snow removal strategy strives to maximize, as is safe and practical, people being able to move around the City today, accessing polling stations. While crews are working, voters are asked to consider walking to polling locations, if possible, or use Transit, as services become available. Please check the real-time app, transit or Google Maps Transit on desktop or SaskatoonTransit.ca for service alerts.
Polling Station Updates
As election workers navigate windblown and ice-covered roads, there will be delays in opening polling locations this morning. The Local Government Election Act, 2015 that governs municipal elections in Saskatchewan states that polling locations must close at 8:00 pm. Anyone in line at 8:00 p.m. will be able to vote. For updates, visit saskatoon.ca/vote2020.
Mail-in Ballot Drop-Off
In light of the winter storm and for the safety of citizens, voters will be able to drop off their completed mail-in ballot at any polling location across the city today. This is in addition to the previously announced locations, found at saskatoon.ca/mailballot.
Other important Election Day reminders:
- Confirm your voting location using the Poll Finder at saskatoon.ca/mypoll
- Bring your completed voter registration form or fill out at the poll: bit.ly/2020CivicRegistrationForm
- Masks are required per provincial health order
Visit saskatoon.ca/vote2020 for all election-related information.