The University of Lethbridge is hosting an early voting opportunity for the 2025 federal election. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

‘Vote on campus’ underway at U of L, open to all eligible voters

Apr 14, 2025 | 9:34 AM

The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is providing residents with an opportunity to vote early in the 2025 federal election.

It is the only post-secondary institution in Alberta outside of Calgary or Edmonton that is hosting a special “vote on campus.”

Polls will be open in the L-1050 room in the U of L library at the following times:

• April 14: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• April 15: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• April 16: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Elections Canada returning officer for Lethbridge David Walters says it is open to all eligible voters, whether they are students or not.

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If your permanent address is outside of the Lethbridge federal riding, you will be given the choice to vote for a candidate in your hometown riding or in the Lethbridge riding, but not both.

Voters must bring their ID and proof of address. International students who do not have Canadian citizenship are not eligible.

Ballots can also be cast at your local Elections Canada office at any time until April 22 at 6:00 p.m. For Lethbridge, the address is 640 13 Street North.

Applications for mail-in ballots can be submitted by April 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Advance voting takes place from April 18-21. The general voting day is Monday, April 28.

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