Eligible voters in the three West Kootenay ridings can cast their ballots for the upcoming provincial election this week.
Advanced voting is taking place from Thursday, October 10, to Sunday, October 13, and again on October 15 and 16 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
There are six advanced voting locations for the Kootenay Central riding, five for the Kootenay-Monashee riding, and eight for the Boundary-Similkameen riding, three of which are located in the Kootenay-Boundary region.
Kootenay-Central incumbent Brittny Anderson says there’s a lot at stake in this election and urges residents to cast their ballots when they can.
“Voting is so important in this election. There is so much at stake, and it is really easy to do. You have a lot of opportunities. So bring your friends out, help your neighbours, give people a ride, and help get people to the polling station so they can vote.”
For those concerned about the registration process, Anderson says as long as you show up at the polling station with one of three forms of identification, you’ll be able to cast your ballot.
“There are three forms of identification that you can choose from. One can be something as simple as your driver’s licence, BC ID, or a passport. A second option would be two pieces of ID, which could be something like a bank card or your tenancy agreement to show your address.”
If you don’t have identification, Anderson says you can have someone vote for you. This could be a family member or community member who knows you and can vouch for your identity to help you cast a vote.
Advanced polling locations for the Kootenay Central, Kootenay-Monashee, and Boundary-Similkameen ridings are as follows:
Kootenay Central:
- Nelson: Best Western Baker Street Inn at 153 Baker Street
- Creston: Creston & District Community Complex at 312 19th Ave N
- Crawford Bay: Crawford Bay Elem-Sec at 16159 Walkley Road
- Kaslo: J.V. Humphries Elem-Sec at 500 6th Street
- Nakusp: Nakusp & District Sports Complex at 200 8th Ave NW
- Salmo: Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre at 206 7th Street
Kootenay-Monashee:
- Castlegar: Castlegar & District Community Complex at 2102 6th Ave
- Crescent Valley: Brent Kennedy Elementary School at 1092 6 Hwy
- Fruitvale: Fruitvale Memorial Centre at 1968 Main Street
- Rossland: Rossland Summit School at 2390 Jubilee Street
- Trail: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11 at 2141 Columbia Ave
Boundary-Similkameen (Kootenay Boundary locations):
- Grand Forks: Grand Forks Senior Centre at 565 71st Ave
- Greenwood: McArthur Centre Community Hall at 1355 Veterans Lane
- Rock Creek: Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Pavilion at 3880 Kettle Valley South Rd
More information on where to vote can be found here.
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