Advance voting in the Athabasca byelection got underway at noon today (weds).

Advance voting is from noon till 8 p.m. daily until February 13th. The six advance voting locations can be found in our online story.

Dr. Michael Boda, Chief Electoral Officer of Saskatchewan says the pandemic protocols include all election workers wearing masks, and voters are required to do the same, either bringing their own mask or using a mask provided at the door. Physical distancing will be in place, as will clear dividers between workers and voters. Voting places will be cleaned throughout the day, and single-use pencils and sanitizer will be offered.

La Loche mayor Georgina Jolibois is running for the NDP and former RCMP member, Jim Lemagire is running for the Sask. Party.

To vote in this by-election, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old and have lived in Saskatchewan for at least the past six months. You must show ID at the polls to vote.

Elections Saskatchewan estimates a total of 10,373 eligible voters in Athabasca, with 9,277 registered voters as of the close of registration on February 4, 2022. Voters not registered can still vote by registering in-person when they arrive at a voting place during advance voting or on by-election day, February 15.

For the web:

The six advance voting locations are listed below and are online at www.elections.sk.ca/voters/advance-voting-locations/.

Beauval BDI Gymnasium, 9 Lavoie Street, Beauval
Green Lake Community Hall, 315 North Street, Green Lake
ICSI Radio Station (Board Room), Lajeunesse Ave, Ile-a-la-Crosse
La Loche Community Hall, 911 Clark Street, La Loche
Lakeview Complex, 345 Tom Street, Buffalo Narrows
Minahik Gas Bar (Lower Level), Hill Top Avenue, Pinehouse Lake