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Voting Safety Protocols for the 2021 ʔaq̓am By-Election

Posted February 16, 2021

IN LIGHT OF THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK (COVID-19), FAMILIAR VOTING PRACTICES WILL BE
DIFFERENT.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES ARE IN PLACE TO HELP YOU VOTE SAFELY DURING THE PANDEMIC.
IF YOU ARE VOTING IN PERSON YOU CAN EXPECT:

VOTER SIGN-IN
PHYSICAL DISTANCING
WE ENCOURAGE VOTERS TO WEAR A MASK TO PROTECT THEMSELVES
VOTING PLACE CAPACITY LIMIT OF TWO (2)
PROTECTIVE BARRIERS
HAND SANITIZE STATION
FREQUENT CLEANING OF VOTING STATIONS AND FREQUENTLY TOUCHED SURFACES

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Election Day - Tomorrow, Wednesday February 17th Dan Joe Gymnasium

Posted February 16, 2021

Revised Polling Notice for the By-Election of Councillors

Notice is hereby given to the electors of ʔaq̓am – St. Mary’s Indian Band that a poll will
be held to elect one (1) chief and two (2) councillors on the 17th of February 2021 from
eight o’clock (8:00) a.m. until eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. at the following location:

ʔaq̓am Dan Joe Memorial Gym
7500B Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC

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ʔaq̓am 2021 By-Election, Confirmed list of Candidates

Posted January 12, 2021

Formal notice is attached - all candidates have accepted their nominations.  Remember to register for the All Candidates Forum which will be held via Zoom on January 19th at 7:00 pm. Best of luck to everyone.

ALL CANDIDATES FORUM To be held via Zoom Meeting (register in advance) https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GQloDWXnS2OPslU_i5GhNw Tuesday, January 19, 2021 7:00 pm start (local time) 

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ʔaq̓am 2021 By-Election Nominations

Posted January 10, 2021

The preliminary results from the 2021 by-election are now available and attached.  Nominees will have 24 hours to accept or decline their nomination. Please register for the All Candidates Forum which will be held on January19, 2021.  Details for the forum are as follows.

ALL CANDIDATES FORUM To be held via Zoom Meeting (register in advance) https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GQloDWXnS2OPslU_i5GhNw Tuesday, January 19, 2021 7:00 pm start (local time) 

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ʔaq̓am Council by-election Mail in ballots

Posted January 8, 2021

In accordance with the ʔaq̓am Election Regulations, mail-in ballot packages will ONLY be sent on request.  The following is a message from your Electoral Officer.

Mail-in Ballot Packages

If an Elector would like to receive a mail-in ballot package, please deliver your request with current mailing address to Tricia Thomas, Chief Electoral Officer. The request for Mail-in Ballot Package due January 8, 2021.

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