(The Canadian Press)

By Sheldon Spackman

April 22 Byelection

Byelection forum taking place in Red Deer Monday evening

Apr 15, 2024 | 12:06 PM

A byelection forum is taking place in Red Deer Monday evening in advance of the April 22 byelection to fill a currently vacant Red Deer city councillor position.

Monday’s byelection runs from 5:00 p.m-6:00 p.m. at the Golden Circle (4620 47A Avenue), and is hosted by the Red Deer Construction Association, BILD & Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce.

There are 10 candidates in the running to fill the vacant councillor position, following the passing of former councillor Michael Dawe last December.

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Red Deer voters will have multiple opportunities to cast their ballot in this byelection. An Advance Vote will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from April 18 to 20. Voters will be able to select one of three Advance Vote locations at Parkland Mall, Baymont by Wyndham Red Deer or Westerner Park.

The same voting stations will be open for voters from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on byelection day, April 22.

Click here for more information.

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