The awaited referendum on the subject of sewer and water development in Willow River will happen on Saturday in Electoral Area F of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.
"The regional district is asking qualified electors to vote on whether they are in favour of borrowing up to $2.2 million to establish a community sewer and water service in the Willow River area," said the regional district's chief election officer Karla Jensen.
The loan would be paid back over a 25-year period.
Voting stations will be established at the Willow River Fire Hall and the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George office from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Saturday.
Voting is open to persons who meet the following qualifications:
18 years of age or older as of Feb. 5, 2011;
Canadian citizen;
Resident of British Columbia for at least six months at the time of registration;
Resident or registered owner of real property within the voting jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately preceding Feb. 5, 2011;
Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting
Electors are asked to bring two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) that proves both residency and identity.
