Elections Alberta prepping for byelection already affected by postal strike [Video]

Alberta election officials say they are working to get the word out as they deal with a Canada Post strike ahead of a Christmas-week byelection in Lethbridge-West.

Because of the postal workers’ strike, Elections Alberta cannot send “Where to Vote” cards to voters, and it says special mail-in ballots must be shipped through a courier service or dropped off in person ahead of the Dec. 18 vote.

The office has a plan in motion to inform residents using print, radio, media and online ads, and by distributing flyers across the riding with general information.

Elections Alberta spokesperson Robyn Bell said if people are concerned about weather or travel plans getting in the way, there are many ways they can vote and information is available on the Elections Alberta website or by phone.

She noted byelections tend to have lower turnouts than general elections, averaging only about 31 per cent of …