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Municipal Election Oct. 18

Town of Ponoka announces confirmed candidates for municipal election

Sep 22, 2021 | 12:53 PM

Officials with the Town of Ponoka have announced the following individuals as officially being nominated as candidates for the 2021 Municipal Election in the Town of Ponoka.

Office of Mayor

  • Kevin Ferguson

Office of Councillor (Six members to be elected)

  • Ted Dillon X
  • Clayton Nelson X
  • Sandra Lyon X
  • Carla Prediger X
  • Austin Lutz
  • Teri Underhill X
  • Cal David
  • Debby Babych
  • Jackie Haines

X – Denotes Incumbent

The 2021 Municipal Election will be held Monday, Oct. 18, with voting taking place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion (3911 Highway 2A).

Advance voting will be held on the third floor of the Ponoka Civic Centre (5604 – 50 Street)

  • Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 from 2 to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Institutional Voting will take place in Ponoka on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the following facilities:

  • Golden Leisure Lodge (residents only) from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Legacy Place (residents only) from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Ponoka Hospital & Care Centre (residents only) from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
  • Northcott Care Centre (residents only) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Seasons Retirement (residents only) from 1 to 4 p.m.

Voters are reminded to bring valid proof of identity and current residence when voting.

For more information about the 2021 Municipal Election for voters and candidates in Ponoka, including a list of acceptable voter identification options, go to www.ponoka.ca and click on ‘Election 2021.’

The Returning Officer for the Town of Ponoka is Marvin Beier. He can be contacted at 403-704-3605.