Election 2025

Candidate Information

Qualifications of Candidates

A person is eligible to be nominated as a Candidate in a municipal election if the person:

• is eligible to vote in the election, and
• has been a resident in the County for six (6) consecutive months immediately preceding Nomination Day, and
• is not otherwise ineligible or disqualified.

A person is not eligible to be nominated as a Candidate for Council in accordance with provisions listed in Section 22 of the LAEA.

An employee of the County can run for a position on Council, however, they must first take a leave of absence. If elected, the person is deemed to have resigned from the position of employment on the day before the day on which they are declared elected, unless for some reason the results of the election are overturned.

Filing your Nomination

Your nomination must be filed on the prescribed form and be fully completed with:

• signatures of at least five (5) eligible electors, including the legibly printed name of the Elector, with their complete address and Postal Code,
• a Criminal Record Check, completed by a Law Enforcement Agency within six (6) months of filing, and
• Form 29 - Notice of Intent to Run. 

Nominations must be received prior to 12 noon on September 22, 2025 and may be delivered in person, by hand-delivery, mail, or sent by email to the Returning Officer.

Nomination papers must be filed on time and accepted by the Returning Officer.

It is recommended to hand deliver nomination papers where possible, as the Returning Officer will review the package for accuracy and provide you with additional information pertaining to your campaign.

Notice of Intent to Run - Section 147.22 of the LAEA requires both individuals who 'have been nominated' and 'those who intend to be nominated', to submit a Notice of Intention. This is separate from the formal nomination process. All candidates must submit a Notice of Intent to Run, and their nomination papers. Submitting a Notice of Intent to Run allows prospective candidates to begin receiving contributions and incurring expenses before they submit their nomination. Pursuant to Section 145.221 of the LAEA, Municipalities must also maintain a public register of individuals who have submitted their Notice of Intent.

Candidate Information Packages will be provided when Nomination Papers are picked up.

Any person who intends to be nominated or has been nominated to run for election as a candidate, must give written notice.

The following people have given notice that they intend to run as a candidate for Councillor in the 2025 Local (Municipal) General Election in the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10.

Candidates have submitted address(es) where records are maintained and to which communications may be addressed.
Personal addresses and personally identifiable information will not be published without consent of the candidate.

ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?

• Registration is required for all eligible electors prior to receiving your ballot.
• Please click here to register to vote; check to see if you are already registered; or to update your registration.

General Election – Voter Information

A person who is:

• at least 18 years old, and
• a Canadian Citizen, and
• resides in Alberta, and the person’s place of residence is located in the County on election day.

To vote in a General Election, a person must:

• Be on the Permanent Electors Register, or
• Produce a Canadian Government issued piece of photo identification.

Permanent Electors Registry:

To be added to the County of Wetaskiwin Permanent Electors Registry, please contact the Returning Officer.

Identification Required to Vote:

To vote, you must prove your identity and current address. To do this, you may:

1. provide one piece of Government-issued photo ID, including your full name, current address, and photo,
2. provide two pieces of ID, both containing your full name, and with one showing your current physical address,
3. have another registered elector in your voting area Vouch for you, or
4. have an authorized signatory complete an Attestation Form.

One piece of Government Issued Photo ID:

• Your Alberta Driver’s Licence or Identification Card can be shown as one piece of ID, if it has your full legal name and current physical address.
• If you have an alternate piece of ID issued from a local, provincial, or federal government or an agency of that government that includes your name, physical address and photo, it can also be accepted as one piece of identification. A passport cannot be used as one piece of identification as the address is handwritten by the individual.
• If your Driver’s Licence or Identification Card does not have your current address, you may use it as one piece of ID, in combination with another piece of ID showing your current physical address.

 Driver’s Licences and Identification Cards only containing a mailing address (e.g. PO Box)

• If you registered to vote at your current physical address, you do not need to provide additional identification and can use your Driver’s License or Identification Card which contains your current mailing address.
• If you are not registered to vote, or need to register at a new physical address, you will need additional identification to prove your physical address (i.e. legal land description, lot-block-plan, or 911 address) prior to voting.

Two Pieces of ID:

Vouching

• Another Elector is only permitted to vouch for someone's address.
• An Elector who has been vouched for cannot vouch for another Elector, as the process requires the vouching Elector to have identification.

Attestation

An Attestation Form or letter confirming that the person lives at the stated address must be authorized by the Returning Officer.

An Attestation Form or letter can be signed prior to the vote by any of the following:

• An elector who resides in a supportive living or long-term care facility,
• An elector who resides on a colony,
• An elector who resides on a First Nation or Metis Settlement,
• An elector who resides in student housing on a campus in Alberta,
• An elector who is an inmate,
• An elector who receives services from a shelter or community support centre, or
• An elector who is renting their ordinary residence.

Voting Stations will be set up in the Divisions where an election is to held.

Locations will be listed on the MAPS tab.

View some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about General Elections

What is an Eligible Elector (Voter):

A person who is:

• at least 18 years old, and
• a Canadian Citizen, and
• resides in Alberta, and the person’s place of residence is located in the County on election day. 

I won’t be in the County on Election Day. Can I still vote?

There will be two (2) options:

• Advance Vote Day (date to be determined)
• Special Ballots - available upon application (contact the Returning Officer)

Who is running for Council?

• Candidates will be listed under the CANDIDATES tab.

Will Election Forums be held?

• The Municipality does not coordinate forums or debates. However, if forums or debates are organized, the information will be shared on the County Election Page.

Does the County have a Ward System?

• The County has established seven (7) Divisions which are represented by one (1) Councillor elected (or appointed) within the Division where they reside.

Where do I go to vote?

• Voting Stations will be set up in the Divisions where an election is to held.
  Locations will be listed on the MAPS tab.

How are Ballots counted?

• The 2025 General Election will be conducted using paper ballots and will be hand-counted.

When are the results published?

• Unofficial Election Results may be published following the ballot count.
• Official Election Results will be declared and published in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA).

Applications for Election Workers

The deadline for applications has closed. We thank all those who applied and will contact only those selected.

Election Worker Jobs

Election workers help with the voting process and vote counting.

Worker eligibility

 To be an election worker, persons must be:

• eligible to work in Canada, and
• 18 years of age or older. 

Note: Canadian citizenship is not required to be an election worker.

Job descriptions

 Election workers help with voting and vote counting under the direction of the Returning Officer (RO) and Appointed Deputy(s). Election worker duties may include:

• Voting station set up
• Assist voters with the voting process
• Providing information to the public
• Counting ballots
• Taking down the voting station
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule and pay

• Workers will be for training and hours worked at the hourly rate for the position for which they are hired.
• Ballot counting may result in extended hours, as required.
• Mileage claims must be authorized by the Returning Officer, and those approved will be paid in accordance with the rate set in the Subsistence and Per Diem Policy 12.2.7.
• Election Workers will be paid by cheque within eight (8) weeks of Election Day.

Election Day Preparation

Election Workers cannot leave the Voting Station for any reason. Please bring:

• Water/beverages: enough to last your entire shift
• Food/snacks: enough to last your entire shift (there may not be any kitchen facilities at your Voting Station)
• Clothing: clean, comfortable attire. Recommended to dress in layers.
• Footwear: comfortable footwear 
• Prescription Medication (if required)