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September 15, 2021
Voters Cast Ballots in Advance Poll at Sunshine Club in Vegreville
Taryn Kosteriva-West and Brandon Plant with their children. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser A total of 1,593 voters cast ballots at the advanced poll at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club in Vegreville that was held from Sept. 10-13. Natalia Toroshenko, Central Poll Supervisor for the advanced poll in Vegreville, stated that election workers, 12 in all, worked at the poll that was open between 9 am and 9 pm. Vegreville residents Brandon Plant and fiancée Taryn Kosteriva-West took turns voting in order to keep a close eye on their two young children who were playing in Veterans Park which is located adjacent to the facility. Brandon said they have voted in every election since they were eligible. But this year, Brandon said it was especially important to vote and have a voice “with the way the world is going” and pointed to the United States and how they govern and manage their affairs. “Our political system is almost on the same track.”
He feels the distribution of seats is unfair and that there are a number of other issues that need to be addressed. Vegreville resident Melanie Thomas voted at the Elections Canada returning office. Thomas said she always votes, and believes it’s a privilege to vote. “There are so many people in the world that don’t have the ability to do what we do. A lot of blood has been shed and lives lost for the privilege.” Thomas pointed out that people did not send Canadian troops off to war lightly, and many soldiers died defending our freedom. “We are so untouched by war and conflict that many take it, (voting) for granted. She admits that it’s frustrating when people don’t fulfill their obligation. “It’s still your duty to take part, and if you don’t, you have no right to complain.” Vegreville resident Ken Walowica said he was happy to be able to vote and said he was very pleased past choices in the vote. Polls will be open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm on Sept. 20.
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