Next week the Regional Optimist plans to again run an all-candidates pages for all the municipal council candidates in Battleford and North Battleford.
And for any candidates still thinking of participating the deadline is fast approaching.
Monday morning, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. is the deadline for all candidates running for council in North Battleford and in Battleford to submit a current photo (high resolution jpg) as well as a submission of up to 200 words. The submissions would run in the Oct. 20 edition of the Regional Optimist.
Candidates are encouraged to submit some details about their background and why they are running, and what their priorities would be if elected.
All the profiles are subject to editing in order to stay within the 200-word limit and to avoid libel or slander.
Candidates are asked to send their submissions by email to [email protected]. Submissions can also be dropped off at Battlefords Publishing during regular business hours Monday to Friday at 892 - 104th St., North Battleford.
Emails have been sent to candidates formally inviting them to participate. As well, there is a post on the News-Optimist Facebook page with details about participating.
The Regional Optimist has run all-candidates pages in the past for municipal, provincial and federal election races. Reporter John Cairns said it is the newspaper’s way to engage the public in this election campaign.
“Sending in a submission to our all-candidates page is a good way for candidates to get their message out,” Cairns said. “Simply by participating, it shows the public that the candidate is serious about getting elected.”
Cairns said he wants to get the word out about the Monday morning deadline, so that all candidates are reminded to send their submissions in time.
The municipal election takes place Oct. 26.
