OLDS - Seven people are officially vying for the open position on council left vacated by the resignation of Wade Bearchell.
Nominations ceased at noon yesterday. Candidates have until noon today to withdraw their nomination if they choose, confirmed returning officer Marcie McKinnon.
Declared candidates include Keith Bishop, Sundai Cody, Darcy Dobush, Rudy Durieux, Mitch Thomson, Jan Thompson and Darren Wilson.
The byelection will be held on Jan. 20, 2020.
The byelection was called to fill the seat that became vacant when Bearchell resigned earlier this fall for personal reasons.
Advance voting will be held Friday, Jan. 3 from 4-8 p.m. in council chambers at the Town of Olds municipal office. Another advance poll will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. - noon at the same place.
Mobile voting service will be available on Tuesday, Jan. 14 for institutionalized and incapacitated voters from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
