(Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Crowsnest Pass announces council by-election for October

Aug 19, 2020 | 2:28 PM

CROWSNEST PASS, AB – Residents of the Crowsnest Pass finally know when they will be heading to the polls.

At this week’s council meeting, the date of Monday, October 26 2020, was selected for the municipal by-election.

It follows the resignation of councillor Gordon Lundy back in late February.

READ MORE: Crowsnest Pass Councillor resigns “due to personal reasons”

Originally, the by-election was to be held no later than June 27, but the local government received approval to delay that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming it limited the ability of candidates to campaign and the people to vote.

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Prospective candidates will have until Monday, September 14 to submit the paperwork needed to enter the running.

Plans for a candidate information session are being developed and should be announced shortly.

More details on the by-election, including access to the nomination forms, can be found in this link.

Natalie Dzioba is the Returning Officer for the by-election and can be reached by calling 403-562-8833 or emailing natalie.dzioba@crowsnestpass.com