General municipal elections in Saskatchewan are held every four years, or at any time (through a by-election) should a vacancy on Council occur. The next municipal election will be held in 2028.
Candidate Information
Can I be on Council?
To be eligible to be a candidate in a municipal election, you must be:
- 18 years of age on election day;
- a Canadian citizen;
- not disqualified from being a candidate (as per legislation); and
- eligible to be nominated as provided for in The Local Government Election Act.
Interested in being on Council?
Anyone interested in running for Council should review the Government of Saskatchewan links below to familiarize themselves with the requirements and expectations of elected officials.
- Consider Running for Municipal Council - A citizen's guide for candidacy in municipal elections
- Consider Running for Council Video Series - 4 videos that break down the above guide content
- 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
- Information for New Municipal Council Members
- Municipal Council Member’s Handbook
Now that you have decided to run for Council, submit your nomination papers with the Returning Office during the nomination period. Nomination deadlines are legislated by the province and will be outlined in the Notice of Call for Nominations issued by the Town.
Voter Information
Who can vote?
To be eligible to vote, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen;
- be at least 18 years of age and one of the following;
- have lived in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately before election day and:
- lived in the municipality (or on land now in the municipality) for at least three consecutive months immediately before election day; or
- be the owner of accessible land situated in the municipality (or land now situated in the municipality) for at least three consecutive months immediately before election day.
What do I need to vote?
On election day, you will be required to provide proof of identity to vote. The best option is to provide government-issued, valid photo ID that contains your name and address. Examples include:
- valid Saskatchewan driver’s license;
- valid Saskatchewan ID card issued by SGI or any motor license issuer; or
- any other valid government-issued photo ID issued by a Canadian government whether federal, provincial or municipal, or an agency of that government, so long as it includes your name and address.
If you do not have a valid photo ID, there other options available to you as detailed on the Government of Saskatchewan Voting website or you can acquire non-drivers photo ID from SGI.