2024 Watson Lake Municipal Election
This page is where you will find important information and dates related to the 2024 Watson Lake Municipal Election
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Who Can Vote?
To be eligible to vote in the 2024 Municipal Election you must:
- Be a Canadian Citizen;
- Be 18 years or older on the day of the election (October 17, 2024);
- Have been a resident of and have resided in Watson Lake for at least 1 year prior to October 17, 2024; and,
- Be registered to vote.
How Do I Register to Vote?
Unsure if you are registered to vote in the 2024 Municipal Election? A preliminary list of electors can be viewed at the Town Office (710 Adela Trail) Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
Not on the list? We can help! Visit the Town Office to complete an Application for Registration. You will need to bring one piece of photo identification with your full legal name and address to complete the registration.
Unable to make it into the Town Office during regular business hours? That’s okay! You can attend the Town Office, Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 25th between 6:00pm and 8:00pm to apply!
Please note that in order to vote by way of Special Ballot, you must be registered!
Special Ballots
To vote by way of Special Ballot you must be registered to vote and are:
- Unable to leave your home;
- Unable to vote at an advance or regular poll because you will be out of town or unable to attend on polling days (Advance Poll- October 10, 2024 and Election Day – October 17, 2024);
- A student, or spouse of a student, studying at an educational institution outside of the community;
- Unable to vote at an advance poll or regular poll because of your job or business; or,
- At possible risk of harm if you attend a polling station in person.
Special Ballots packages will be mailed to successful applicants who reside outside of the municipality and must be returned to the Town Office no later than 3:00pm on October 17, 2024. No Special Ballots will be accepted after this time. If you have questions about Special Ballots, contact the Returning Officer for more information.
Key Dates
Thursday, September 12th
Applications to register as an elector/registered voter can be obtained at the Town Office (710 Adela Trail) between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Preliminary list of electors is published – visit the Town Office to view
Wednesday, September 18th
Nominations open – Candidate Packages will be available at the Town Office (710 Adela Trail) between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Wednesday, September 25th
Applications to register as ab elector/registered voter can be obtained at the Town Office, Council Chambers between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.
Thursday, September 26th
Nomination deadline – Nomination papers must be submitted to the Town Office no later than Noon on this day
Tuesday, October 1st
Special Ballots applications and voting available upon request
Thursday, October 10th
Advance Poll open – Held at the Northern Lights Centre between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm
Thursday, October 17th
Election Day – Regular poll held at the Northern Lights Centre between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm.
Special Ballot poll closes at 3:00pm on this day.
Want to Run for Mayor or Council?
Mayor and Council determine the strategic goals and priorities of the municipality and make key decisions that help shape the future of our community. Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of a Council by visiting our website! Check out our Running for Municipal Office page here: https://www.watsonlake.ca/p/running-for-municipal-office-
Nomination Packages can be obtained at the Town Office on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Nominations papers must be delivered to the Town Office, no later than Thursday, September 26th at 12:00pm. Late nominations will not be accepted.
Contact us
Do you have other questions? Please contact the Municipal Clerk at 867-536-8000 ext. 9 or by email to cdo@watsonlake.ca .