2025 City of Meadow Lake By-election
Due to the resignation of Councillor Ferguson in late January 2025, the City of Meadow Lake will be holding a by-election in May 2025. This page is intended to provide you with information pertaining to the by-election.
Important Dates
Nomination Day: April 9th 2025, closing at 4:00 PM
Advanced Poll: May 7th 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Civic Centre (420 3rd Street East)
Election Day: May 14th 2025, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the Alliance Church (805 5th Street West)
Declaration of Results: May 15th 2025, 9:00 AM at City Hall
Election FAQ's
How Can I Get More Information?
The City will be using a wide variety of methods to ensure that eligible candidates and voters receive the information they need to stay informed. Throughout the election, we will be pushing out additional information to the community via our communication channels:
Website: as the election progresses, we will be updating this webpage with pertinent information.
Facebook: we will share posts featuring tidbits of information and behind-the-scenes insights from the Council about what it’s like to hold office.
Radio: advertisements will be scheduled now until Election Day.
Voyent Alert: informational alerts will be issued to remind eligible voters of key dates and locations of polling places.
Newspaper: as the election progresses, advertisements can be found in the local newspaper.
Still have questions? Get in contact with the Returning Officer by emailing elections@meadowlake.ca or by phone 306-236-3622 ext. 208
What Identification Do I Bring to Vote?
If voting as a resident of Meadow Lake:
Identification documents must establish your name, date of birth and residence (example: a driver's license). If your ID lists a postal box number, you will need to bring a secondary document which establishes the physical location within the City that you reside. For tenants who do not have bills for the property in their name, a rental agreement which lists the property address, your name and the start date of your residency would suffice.
If voting as an owner of assessable land in Meadow Lake:
Bring a piece of ID that establishes your name and date of birth. Additional documentation must list your name as the owner of assessable land (example: tax certificate).
A list of voter identification documents can be found here.
Who can Vote?
To be an eligible voter for a City of Meadow Lake's election, you must:
- be at least 18 or older on election day;
- be a Canadian citizen;
- have been a resident of Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding election day;
- have been a resident of the City of Meadow Lake for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding election day; or
- be the owner of assessable land situated in the municipality, or land now situated in the municipality, for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election.
How Do I Apply For a Mail-in Ballot Kit?
Eligible Voters who will be out of the City on Election Day (May 14th, 2025) from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) as well as on the advance poll day (May 7th, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.), or who wish to use contactless voting can participate in the 2025 Municipal By-election by mail-in-ballot. Mail-in ballots can be delivered in person rather than mailed it the choice of the voter.
To apply, voters must complete a voter's registration form and declaration, and province the required voter identification. A photo ID, such as a Saskatchewan driver's license, is preferred, though other identification options are also accepted.
Due to the limited time between the election being called and the election itself, as well as the time needed to mail ballot kits, the Returning Officer is accepting mail-in ballot application immediately in the event that an election is held.
As with any election, there is a possibility of acclamation, which occurs if the number of nomination packages received matches the number of available office positions. in this case ,the nominees would automatically be declared elected, and a notice of abandonment of poll would be issued, confirming that no election is necessary.
If and election is called, applicants will receive their mail-in ballot kits as soon as the ballots are printed. If you have questions about this process, please contact the Returning Officer by email elections@meadowlake.ca or by phone 306-236-3622 ext. 208
Get your Mail-in Ballot Kit here
Who can Run as an Election Candidate?
Perhaps you are thinking of running for the vacant Councillor position, or know someone who is interested. Spread the word and encourage eligible individuals to consider putting their name forward. Print off your Nomination Package and check out our Candidate Guide. There are various videos and informational write ups on the Saskatchewan Website as well. A person can be nominated as a candidate for Councillor if they:
- will be at least 18 or older on election day;
- are a Canadian citizen;
- have been a resident of the City of Meadow Lake for at least three consecutive months before submitting their nomination papers; and
- have been a resident of Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months before submitting their nomination papers.
A person cannot be nominated if they are a judge of a court or an auditor or solicitor of the municipality. If a City employee wishes to be nominated, they must take a leave of absence during the nomination period which would take effect permanently if elected. Having a contract with the City does not disqualify a person from being nominated.
Still Have Questions?
Get in contact with the Returning Officer by emailing elections@meadowlake.ca or by phone 306-236-3622 ext. 208.
