September 25 (8:00 a.m.): Nominations open
October 9 (4:00 p.m.): Nominations close
October 30 (7:00 p.m.): Candidates Forum
*Royal Canadian Legion Auditorium
November 6 & 7: Homebound Poll
*Time – as required
November 7 (5:00 – 9:00 p.m.): Advanced Poll
*Credit Union Spark Centre, 540 5th St. NE
November 9 (1:00 – 5:00 p.m.): Advanced Poll
*Credit Union Spark Centre, 540 5th St. NE
November 13 (9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.): Election day
*Please provide candidate agent to Returning Officer prior to election day
*Credit Union Spark Centre, 540 5th St. NE
November 13 (1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.): Special Polls – Election day
*Weyburn General Hospital, Weyburn Special Care Home and Tatagwa View
November 25 (6:00 p.m.): Newly elected Mayor and Council oath of office and first Weyburn City Council meeting
Candidate School is an opportunity for potential municipal election candidates to learn about being an elected official. If you have an interest in municipal politics and running for council we invite you to participate in the VIRTUAL CANDIDATE SCHOOL.
- Candidate School sessions consist of two parts, Municipal Governance 101 (September 11, 6:30 – 8:30pm) and a “Hall” session specific to your sector.
Guide – Consider Running for Municipal Council – A citizen’s guide for candidacy in municipal elections.
Consider Running for Council Video Series – Four pre-recorded videos that break down the guide content into shorter video clips by topic.
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- Democratic Governance, Purpose of a Municipality and the Role of Council
- Learn more about your Municipality, Considerations before Running for Council, Time Commitment and Responsibilities
- Key Standards and Values and Responsible Conduct of Council Members
- How to Run for Council, Campaigning and Key Documents after Being Elected
