Election
The next Alberta municipal general election was held on October 20, 2025. Nominations for the general election opened January 1, 2025, and closed at noon on September 22, 2025.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Nomination period begins. |
| March 1, 2025 | 2024 campaign disclosure statements due. |
| May 1, 2025 | The election advertising period begins. |
| May 30, 2025 | Amended candidate campaign disclosure statements due. |
| September 22, 2025 | Nomination Day. Close of nominations at noon. |
| October 20, 2025 | Election Day! The election advertising period ends. |
| October 22, 2025 | Deadline for applications for a recount based on concerns at the voting station. |
| October 24, 2025 | Statement of Results posts. |
| October 26, 2025 | Deadline for applications for threshold recount (0.5%) |
| November 10, 2025 | Elector deadline to apply for judicial recount |
On October 18, 2024, Municipal Affairs proclaimed the Municipal Statutes Amendment Act, which made several amendments to the Local Authorities Elections Act (LAEA) and the Municipal Government Act (MGA). The amendments related to municipal elections came into effect on October 31, 2024.
Key Legislative Changes (Effective Oct. 31, 2024)
Voter Identification: Vouching is allowed only for addresses.
Automated Voting: Prohibited.
Campaign Contributions: Union and corporate donations are permitted.
Campaign Limits: Alberta-wide limits introduced.
Councillor Training: Orientation training is now mandatory.
Electors Register: Municipalities must create a Permanent Electors Register in partnership with Elections Alberta.
Nomination Period: Extended from Jan. 1 to Nomination Day (Sept. 22, 2025).
Recall Petitions: Validation responsibility is transferred to the Minister.
Third-Party Advertising: Registration and financial disclosure required; capped at $5,000.
Information for Candidates Expand
Form of nomination; section 27 (LAEA) lists all requirements every nomination of a candidate must adhere to. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accuracy of nomination. Municipal election forms may also be found on the Government of Alberta website here: Municipal election forms | Alberta.ca
Printed nomination packages, including the required forms, are also available at the M.D. of Spirit River Office in Spirit River.
How to file a Notice of Intent – 2025
In accordance with section 47(1) of LAEA, a person is eligible to vote in an election if the person
- is at least 18 years old,
- is a Canadian citizen, and
- resides in Alberta and the person’s place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction on election day
To vote, you must prove your identity and current address.
To do this, you may:
- Provide one piece of Government-issued photo ID, including your full name, current address, and photo
- Provide two pieces of ID, both containing your full name, and with one showing your current physical address
- Have another registered elector in your voting area vouch for you
- Have an authorized signatory complete an attestation form
- Voter Identification Requirments
Voting Time for Employees
Per section 58(1) of LAEA, an employee who is an elector shall, while the voting stations are open on election day, have 3 consecutive hours for the purpose of casting the employee’s vote.
(4) Subsections (1), (2), and (3) do not apply if the employer provides for the attendance of an employee who is an elector at a voting station while it is open during the hours of the employee’s employment with no deduction from the employee’s pay and without exacting any penalty.
(2) If the hours of the employee’s employment do not allow for 3 consecutive hours, the employee’s employer shall allow the employee any additional time for voting that is necessary to provide the employee the 3 consecutive hours, but the additional time for voting is to be granted at the convenience of the employer.
(3) No employer shall make any deduction from the pay of an employee nor impose on the employee or exact from the employee any penalty by reason of the employee’s absence from the employee’s work during the 3 consecutive hours or part of it.
Voter registration
It’s time to prepare for the 2025 MD of Spirit River No. 133 municipal election. Voters will need to register for the 2025 Municipal Election:
- All voters in the MD of Spirit River must be on the Permanent Electors Registry*
- To register or check your registration status, visit the VoterLink website.
- The MD of Spirit River receives its list of eligible voters from VoterLink, so please confirm your information is correct to ensure you’re ready to vote.
To register or check registration, go to: Voterlink – Home
* If you do not register beforehand, you will still be able to vote. However, you will be required to register at the voting station on Election Day.*
Pre-registering will make the voting process faster on Election Day.
Contact
Phone: 780-864-3500
Email: mdsr133@mdspiritriver.ab.ca
Address
Municipal District of Spirit River #133
4202 – 50 St,
Spirit River, AB
T0H 3G0
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed for Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Closed weekends and statutory holidays