The federal election called yesterday means we'll be voting in the newly-formed federal riding Airdrie-Cochrane.
Boundary changes approved in 2023 are now in effect. While Cochrane and Airdrie will remain in the same riding, Ghost Lake, Waiparous, Stoney Nakoda Nation, Banff and Canmore are among the communities included in the redrawn Yellohead constituency.
With the election just called yesterday, we have no officially confirmed candidates in our riding, although it's clear incumbent Blake Richards will be on the ballot. The nomination process for candidates closes on Apr. 7, and a complete list of confirmed candidates will be available on Apr. 9.
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Elections Canada offers these key dates for voters.
- Apr. 11: If you didn’t get your voter information card or the information on it is incorrect, use the Online Voter Registration Service to check your registration, register or update your address, or call us at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY) for assistance.
- Apr. 13 to 16: Vote on Campus is offered for four days, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check the list of participating campuses to find the one nearest you.
- Apr. 14: The Guide to the federal election is mailed to all households. Keep it handy–it has all the information you need to vote.
- Apr. 14 to 19: Canadian Armed Forces electors can vote at the military poll set up for their base or unit.
- Apr. 16: Incarcerated electors can vote at the place where they are serving their sentence.
- Apr. 18 to 21: Advance polling stations are open for four days, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service to find your polling station.
- Apr. 20 to 22: Special ballot voting is offered in acute care facilities, such as hospitals.
Several important deadlines fall on Apr. 22.
- Apr. 22: Electors can vote by special ballot at any local Elections Canada office, until April 22, 6 p.m.
- Apr. 22: This is the deadline to apply to vote by mail. You will vote using the special ballot process.
- Apr. 22: Elections Canada can sign language interpretation if it is requested by Apr. 22. Fill out the online form or call us at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY) to let us know what type of interpretation service you need.
- Election Day Apr. 28: Bring accepted ID. If you haven't registered yet, you can do so at your assigned polling station. Check your voter information card or use the online Voter Information Service to find your assigned polling station. Mobile polls will serve electors in long-term care facilities and seniors' residences. Times vary for each institution.
Election results will be validated within two to three days.