What is a Municipal Election?
A municipal or local election is an election that takes place at the city, town, or county level to allow residents to choose their local government leaders and representatives. In the County, the municipal election involves voting for a Councillor in each electoral division.
Key Points:
- Purpose: Local elections determine who will represent the community in making decisions about local issues, such as infrastructure, community services, development, and budgets.
- Timing: In Alberta they are held every four years.
- Voters: Eligible residents of the municipality are encouraged to participate in these elections.
- Impact: Decisions made by local governments directly influence day-to-day life, such as road maintenance, parks, and public safety.
Municipal elections are essential for grassroots democracy, as they allow residents to have a direct say in how their communities are run.
Key Dates
Nomination Period Begins: January 1, 2025
Candidate Orientation Sessions:
- 6-8 p.m. September 2, 2025 - Viking Seniors Centre
- 6-8 p.m. September 3, 2025 - Ryley Community Centre
- 6-8 p.m. September 4, 2025 - Tofield Community Hall
Nomination Day (deadline to submit): Noon on Monday, September 22, 2025
Deadline for Withdrawal of Nomination: Noon on Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Advance Vote:
- Division 1 and 2: October 14, 2025, 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Tofield Golden Club
- Divisions 3 and 4: October 15, 2025, 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Holden Seniors Club
- Division 5: October 16, 2025, 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Viking Seniors Club
- Divisions 1-5: October 14-17, 2025, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Beaver County Service Centre
Special Ballot: Voters who cannot vote at either the Advance Vote or on Election Day may vote by Special Ballot. Applications can be requested from the Returning Officer in writing, by telephone, in person, or by e-mail commencing 12:00 noon, September 24, 2025, until 4:30 p.m. October 17, 2025. Special Ballot votes MUST be received by the Returning Officer on or before October 20, 2025, at 12:00 noon.
Election Day: Monday, October 20, 2025. Hours of voting are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Voting stations:
- Division 1: Lindbrook Community Hall and Tofield Community Hall
- Division 2: Spilstead Community Hall and Tofield Community Hall
- Division 3: Ryley Legion
- Division 4: Bruce Community Hall
- Division 5: Kinsella Community Hall and Viking Seniors Club