In the wake of this weekend’s blizzard that brought record-setting snowfall and hazardous road conditions, the Government of Saskatchewan is allowing municipalities and school divisions to postpone their elections.
The order was signed by Government Relations Minister Lori Carr.
The Order allows:
“If in the opinion of a Returning Officer appointed under the Act, the weather conditions on November 9, 2020, impede the ability for voters to attend the poll(s) in order to vote, including in situations where voting day polls have already opened, the Returning Officer may postpone the general election of the municipality, school division or ward, as the case may be, scheduled to take place on November 9, 2020 to a date on or before November 25, 2020.”
Polls are open in Moose Jaw and the election is going ahead as planned. The City of Swift Current, however, has opted to postpone their civic election.
Drivers heading to the polls should exercise caution and be prepared for icy road conditions.
