By Brent Bosker

Advanced poll numbers strong in 2011

Apr 27, 2011 | 6:47 AM

The federal election is Monday, but many voters in the Prince Albert constituency chose to cast their ballot early.

Advanced polls saw 3,338 people vote over the holiday weekend, an almost 16 per cent increase compared to 2008, said Elections Canada.

The figures were even stronger in the north, where turnout soared 48 per cent in the Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River riding, where 1,686 people made their mark in advance of the May 2 vote.

Almost 45,000 people voted at advanced polls across Saskatchewan on Friday, Saturday and Monday, which represented an increase of over 18 per cent from two years ago.

The last opportunity for voters to cast their ballot is on election day on May 2. The polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Here is a look at the advanced poll results from the past three federal elections

Prince Albert:

2011: 3,338
2008: 2,885
2006: 3,299

Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River:

2011: 1,686
2008: 1,138
2006: 2,071

Saskatchewan:

2011: 44,770
2008: 37,754
2006: 41,485

bboske@panow.com