Upcoming Referendum Info

Thank you to everyone who came out to the meeting at Coldstream Elementary last Tuesday evening, Nov.6th. Special thanks to all you speakers who provided us with so much information, spoke so articulately and stimulated us with your knowledge, wisdom and passion.

Our thanks go also to the generous donors who helped with expenses. We banked about $1200. New members and those renewing their of memberships are also appreciated.

It was clear that almost everyone in attendance strongly supports the continued use of the Spicer Block for agriculture, and recognizes that a mega sports complex in our midst would change the rural character of Coldstream forever.

Now our job as protectors of Coldstream's heritage is to make sure we all get out to vote “NO” and motivate all our like-minded friends and neighbours to do the same!

Here are some things you should know regarding your eligibility to vote in this referendum:

In order to vote:

You must be a Canadian citizen

You must be at least 18 years of age on Dec. 15/07

You must have resided in BC for at least 6 months immediately prior to Dec. 15/07

You must have lived in Coldstream/Lavington for at least 30 days immediately prior to Dec. 15/07

You will need to bring to the poll, 2 pieces of ID showing proof of residency – one of which must show a photograph of yourself. Examples include: Drivers’ Licence, BCID Card, Current Hydro or Phone Bill

NOTE: If you do not have a drivers’ licence, you can obtain photo ID in the form of a BCID Card from the Access Center. (I’m not sure how long it takes to process this card, so it would be a good idea to apply for one right away!)

You may still be able to vote if you are a non-resident who owns property and pays taxes in Coldstream. Please contact Kerri-Ann Baggett at the Coldstream Municipal Hall to find out for sure if you are eligible. Call her at 545-5304. (Again, do this soon as it may take awhile to process the information)

IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE ABSENT FROM COLDSTREAM ON DEC.15,

YOU CAN STILL VOTE !

ADVANCE POLLS WILL BE HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL HALL:

8:30 AM TO 8:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12

THURSDAY DECEMBER 13

FINAL VOTING DAY IS DECEMBER 15

TIME:

8:30 AM TO 8:00 PM

PLACE:

COLDSTREAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AND

LAVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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