Update:
Winkler and Steinbach citizens both voted a resounding ‘No’ when asked via a plebiscite question on Wednesday’s municipal election ballots if cannabis stores should be allowed.
The results in Steinbach was 3,683 for no, and 1,674 for yes.
In Winkler, two-thirds (2,112) of people voted no, while 923 voted yes.
The results are non-binding.
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Steinbach will be voting in six new councillors and one new mayor. They will also hold a plebiscite on the sale of Cannabis.
The polls are open on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Results will be posted here shortly after.
LISTEN: Election results live on 680 CJOB from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Voting will take place at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre at 10 Chrysler Gate.
For more information, visit the City of Steinbach website.
Candidates for Mayor
- John Fehr
- Earl Funk
- Paul Neustaedter
Candidates for Councillor
- Adam Crookes
- Cyndy Friesen
- Bill Hiebert
- Jake Hiebert
- Mitesh Kumar
- Damian Penner
- Susan Penner
- Jac Siemens
- Alan Wiebe
- Michael Zwaagstra
Plebiscite question
Should licensed retail cannabis stores be allowed in the City of Steinbach?
- Yes, they should be allowed.
- No, they should not be allowed.
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