By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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Almost 3,000 Red Deerians cast votes in first four days of advance polling

Oct 9, 2021 | 1:31 PM

Nearly 3,000 votes have already been cast at Red Deer’s advance polling stations.

The City says 2,984 people have voted at either Parkland Mall, the Baymont or Westerner Park over the first four days of advance voting.

“Live wait times for each voting station are available on our Election website to make voting even easier,” said Returning Officer Samantha Rodwell. “Voters can select whichever station is quickest and most convenient to them.”

• Monday, October 4: 732 voters cast their ballot.
• Tuesday, October 5: 762 voters cast their ballot.
• Wednesday, October 6: 769 voters cast their ballot.
• Thursday, October 7: 721 voters cast their ballot.

“We have taken many precautions to ensure voting stations are safe during the pandemic, including adding more opportunities to vote,” said Rodwell. “Voting early is not only convenient but will help us to reduce crowding on Election Day.”

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Voters are required to wear a mask and will be provided with single-use pens, or can choose to bring their own.

Advance voting began Oct. 4 and runs until Oct. 16. Polls are open 10-8 each day.

If you haven’t voted by then, Oct. 18 is the big day, with eight polling stations across the city.

Election day polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.):

• Baymont by Wyndham Red Deer: Piper Creek Room: 4311 49 Avenue
• Cambridge Red Deer Hotel & Conference Centre: Mediterranean Ballroom: 3310 50 Avenue
• Collicutt Centre: Field House: 3031 30 Avenue
• Northside Community Centre (YMCA): Gymnasium: 6391 76 Street
• Parkland Mall: Unit 458: 6359 50 Avenue
• Radisson Hotel Red Deer: Winspear Ballroom: 6500 67 Street
• St. Joseph High School: Gymnasium: 110, 2700 67 Street
• Westerner Park: Marquis Room at Harvest Centre: 4847A 19 Street