The municipal election for Portage la Prairie takes place this fall, but now's the time to put your name in the hat if you're considering running for council. 

"I hope that anybody who's listening out there would consider running for council," says Councillor Wayne Wall. "There were 11 candidates last time. We currently have two women on council. It wouldn't hurt to have another woman or two. Also, some young people would be a great addition."

He explains, if your name isn't on the voters list, nobody will be going door-to-door to get it. You can check if it's on the voters list by going to the City website. Wall adds the website also allows you to fill out a voter registration form, or you can write the senior election office, or even visit city hall and fill out the necessary forms there.