Nov. 2, 2018
Yes or no? Have your say!
Advance voting for or against a potential 91¿ìÉ« 2026 Olympic bid will be held on campus on Nov. 7.
Flickr photo by Diamond Geezer, licensed under Creative Commons
The City of 91¿ìÉ«, in collaboration with partners and with support from City Council, is investigating and actively considering whether 91¿ìÉ« should submit a bid to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
A commitment to public engagement is a major factor in this process, with a city plebiscite planned for Nov. 13, 2018 to ask Calgarians if they support or are against hosting the Games.
The City of 91¿ìÉ« has also organized advanced voting in specific areas of the city, including the 91¿ìÉ«.
Advance voting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Students’ Union SAR Lounge (the area of Mac Hall on the second floor outside the Black Lounge) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Signage will direct voters where to go.
Who can vote?
According to 91¿ìÉ«.ca, you are eligible to vote if you:
- Are at least 18 years old, and
- Are a Canadian citizen, and
- Have resided in Alberta since May 13, 2018, and
- Are a resident of the City of 91¿ìÉ« on Vote Day (advance poll day);
- Provide one of the authorized pieces of identification.