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Join us for a day of fun, food, games, and activities at Laurier Park on June 7 starting at 11:00 AM. As a special bonus, all attendees will receive a free zoo ticket to use any time this summer!
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📍Where to Vote: You’ll vote at your assigned polling station in Edmonton. To find your station: 🔗 ereg.elections.ca 📞 Or call: 1-800-463-6868
Key Voting Dates:
🗓️Advance Voting Days: Friday, April 18 – Monday, April 21 | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM • Election Day: Monday, April 28 | 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
🆔What You Need to Vote: Bring one of the following: • A valid driver’s license • Two pieces of ID, one showing your current address (e.g., utility bill + health card)
📬Voting by Mail: Apply online by April 22: 🔗 ereg.elections.ca Return your completed ballot before Election Day to ensure it’s counted.
🗣️ Make your voice heard. Every vote counts. Let’s shape the future—together.
For more info or assistance, contact Elections Canada: 📞 1-800-463-6868
Here’s a quick heads-up for anyone working in Fort McMurray who may not be sure how to vote in this federal election.
📍 Where to Vote in Advance polls: Elections Canada Office 427 Gregoire Drive, Suite 202, Fort McMurray
🗓️ Advance Voting Dates: April 18 – 21, 2025
🕘 Advance Voting Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (daily)
🆔 What to Bring: • A valid driver’s license (covers most ID needs) • OR a passport plus another supporting piece of ID (can be non-photo)
Important Info on Voting Rights for Workers
👷 Remote Workers (Non-RMWB Residents): If you are working in Fort McMurray but are not a resident of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), your employer must provide you with a 3-hour window to vote during one of the advance polling days (April 18–21, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM).
🏡 Local Workers (RMWB Residents): If you live in the RMWB and are voting at your assigned polling station on Election Day – Monday, April 28, your employer must provide three consecutive hours off during your shift to vote. Election Day polling hours: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
📞 Questions? Call Elections Canada at 1-866-497-8895