The Brandon School Division is holding a byelection on Oct. 16 to fill a vacant board trustee position in Ward 1.

Former trustee Blaine Foley announced his resignation earlier this year during the board’s general meeting in March, ending his tenure of nearly four and a half years. At that time, Foley cited his pursuit of a teaching career and the need to avoid professional conflicts as the primary reasons for stepping down.

The nomination period begins Sept. 4, but information is available now about the role of the trustee as well as the nomination process.

Interested persons can obtain information by sending an email to brandonvotes@brandon.ca, by visiting Brandon City Hall’s second floor, or visiting https://www.brandon.ca/votes.

Certain criteria must be met to be considered an eligi

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