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
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
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
Special Ballot
To request a Special Ballot:
- Email: mwalsh@beaver.ab.ca, or
- Phone: 780-663-3730 ext. 1023, or
- In-person: 5120 - 50th Street, Ryley, or
- Mail (unavailable during postal strike - see below) C/O Returning Officer - Beaver County, 5120 - 50th Street, Box 140, Ryley AB, T0B 4A0
Special Ballots MUST be returned to the Returning Officer no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, October 20, 2025, either:
- In-person: 5120 - 50th Street, Ryley, or
- Mail (unavailable during postal strike - see below): C/O Returning Officer - Beaver County, 5120 - 50th Street, Box 140, Ryley AB, T0B 4A0
Any ballots that are received late will NOT be accepted.
Special Ballots during the Canada Post strike: Special ballot packages will be mailed to the elector via courier (1 day express service) within 1 business day after receipt and confirmation of fully completed Special Ballot Request application forms. The address to which it is sent must be able to receive courier deliveries, and a delivery signature will be required. The voter is responsible for the cost of returning the Special Ballot to the Returning Officer. Special Ballot envelopes received "Cash On Delivery" will not be accepted.
Notice of Election
