The residents of Shaunavon will be headed to the polls in about a months time to elect a new town councillor.

Karri-Anne Sachkowski resigned from the position as of April 1 and two men have put their names forth for the job as Shaunavon's six councillors.

The two horse race includes Tyler Gallis who works as an operations manager and Shawn Lingenfelter who's occupation is an HS supervisor.

An advanced poll will be held on May 1 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre.

The byelection will take place on May 8 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Crescent Point Wickenheiser Centre.