As general municipal elections approach, the City of Cranbrook is urging residents to have a voting plan.
Voters will choose the city’s next mayor and council, along with trustees for School District No. 5.
For those who would like to vote ahead of the General Voting Day, there will be two opportunities for advanced voting.
The first advance poll will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Senior Citizens Hall, 125 17th Ave. S.
A second advance poll will be held at the same location Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
General voting day is Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Laurie Middle School Gymnasium, 1808 2nd St. S.
Those looking to register at the polls, must bring two pieces of ID when coming to vote. The pieces of identification must include one with name and signature and one with name and civic address.
Voters who are admitted patients or long-term care facility residents will have a special voting opportunity on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. The times and locations are as follows:
- Kootenay Street Village from 9 a.m. to noon
- Fred Scott Rotary Villa from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- Joseph Creek Village from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Dr. F.W. Green Memorial Home from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- Kootenay Street Care Village from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- East Kootenay Regional Hospital from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Joseph Creek Care Village from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Mountain View Village from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
The city is reminding residents that these votes are not for the provincial election and the following information is specific to Cranbrook’s municipal election and School distinct #5.
Visit www.cranbrook.ca/election2026 for more information.
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