Municipal elections occur every four years on the third Monday in October. The next municipal election will be held on October 18, 2021.
Information on this website will be updated periodically to reflect any changes to legislation and to inform citizens of the electoral process.
Information for Candidates
Municipal leaders take on an important leadership role in our community. The professional and life skills as well as experience of municipal leaders help shape policy and decision making for our region. There is a significant time commitment involved.
- Municipal candidates for the 2021 Election will find important information on the Municipal Affairs website.
To receive election updates and other relevant election information, interested candidates are asked to fill out the following form.
Potential Candidate Contact Information Form
For more detailed information, please review our Candidate Guide.
Candidate Guide to Municipal Elections
More information for Candidates follows:
Offices of Mayor and Councillor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
There are 11 positions on Council: the Mayor, who is elected at large, and 10 Councillors, who are elected under a ward system as follows:
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Nomination Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
You can run as a candidate for mayor, councillor or school board member. Nomination papers must be filed between January 4 and September 20, 2021, at noon. These forms can be found online on the Municipal Affairs website.
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School Board Candidate Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If you are intending to run for your local school board, find relevant information at School Board trustee elections information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Key Election Dates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Candidate Information Sessions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Candidate Information Sessions may be offered by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo prior to Nomination Day and details would be posted at www.rmwb.ca/elections. Candidate Orientation Training Sessions may be offered through Municipal Affairs and would be announced at a later date. |
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Local Authorities Election Act changes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In December 2018, Bill 23 – An Act to Renew Local Government in Alberta was passed and in July 2020, Bill 29 – Local Authorities Election Amendment Act, was passed. Both acts made changes to how municipal elections are conducted in Alberta.
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COVID-19 Guidance for Canvassing and Campaigning | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Government of Alberta has developed COVID-19 Guidance for Canvassing and Campaigning. This document and the guidance within it is subject to change and will be updated as needed. Current information related to COVID-19 can be found: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-information.aspx
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This information is intended to assist potential candidates for the October 18, 2021 election, has no legislative sanction and is not inclusive of all the information related to the office of Mayor and Councillor, election procedures and election legislation. It is not a substitute for legal advice. It is recommended that you obtain a copy of the Local Authorities Election Act and other relevant legislation.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to read and understand all legislation concerning elections and to seek legal and accounting advice from professionals or to contact Municipal Affairs regarding requirements under provincial legislation.