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ELECTION INFORMATION
Advance Polls today – Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Please come out and vote! Please ensure you bring proper identification. See more information on identification requirements here. As well as any additional Election information.
VOTER ELIGIBILITY: Urban municipality
To vote in a city, town or village election in Saskatchewan, you must:
-be the owner of assessable land situated in the municipality (or land now situated in the municipality) for at least three consecutive months immediately before election day.
-be a Canadian citizen;
-be at least 18 years of age;
-have lived in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately before election day and:
-lived in the municipality (or on land now in the municipality) for at least three consecutive months immediately before election day; or be the owner of assessable land situated in the municipality (or land now situated in the municipality) for at least three consecutive months immediately before election day.
Mail In Ballot – if you are unable to attend either the Advance Poll or Election Day, you can mail in your ballot. You must complete the form attached below in order to mail in a ballot. You will have to stop into the office to pick up your ballot and information before hand. Mail in Ballot’s MUST BE MAILED IN via Canada Post and have to be received by 4pm September 29.
Advance Poll will take place on September 16, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Village Office.
Election Day will take place on September 30, 2026 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Village Office.
Please click on the candidate below to see a short bio.
Candidates:
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PRIVATE WELL USERS – See Letter below from Evan McLeod of the Water Security Agency
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is aware of a sewage spill that has occurred in the southwest corner of the
Village of Shell Lake (Village) in July of 2026. It is the view of WSA that this spill has the potential to negatively
impact groundwater quality for users South of 1st Avenue and East of Main Street. As a result, WSA is
recommending the Village advise residents in that area to take the following actions if they are using
groundwater for domestic or potable purposes:
- Disinfect, flush and test your well according to Appendix C of the Saskatchewan Guide to Private
Well and Water Management (attached). - Ensure water test results meet Saskatchewan’s Drinking Water Quality Standards and Objectives
prior to using well water for potable purposes. - Be vigilant about sudden changes in household water quality and forward any concerns to the Village
office.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority supports the testing of private wells through the provincial Roy
Romanow laboratory. For more information, please visit their website at
Water Testing for the Public | SaskHealthAuthority or contact the local Public Health Inspection team by phoning
306.765.6600.
Please review the Saskatchewan Guide to Private Well and Water Management document for more information.
**For your information: Water testing kits can be picked up from the Village office. However, it is your responsibility to submit your own testing kits to the laboratory. The Shell Lake Market does have samples picked up from their location. Please contact them to see when the next pick up date is.
***It is homeowners responsibility to regularly check and service any septic components to prevent a hazardous sewage back-up.
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