Voter Info. For The Upcoming Council Election

As previously announced at the beginning of this year, Council of the MD of Spirit River #133 dissolved the ward electoral system and implemented an at-large voting system. Further, at the next election, the councillor representation will be increased from 4 councillors to 5, elected at-large, representing the entire municipality.

 

So, what exactly does this mean?

 

Since there is no longer a ward system in the MD of Spirit River, each voter will be able to pick their top 5 candidates for Council. Each ballot will contain the names of all the candidates who are running for Council. Without the ward system, this also means that each voter can choose up to 5 candidates regardless of where they live in the MD – anyone in the MD can vote for anyone on the ballot.

 

However, it’s important to note that there can ONLY be 5 candidates selected. Any ballots with more than 5 candidates checked off will become VOID.

 

Remember that voters need to register to vote in the 2025 Municipal Election:

1)    All voters in the MD of Spirit River must be on the Permanent Electors Registry*.

2)    To register or check your registration status, visit www.voterlink.ab.ca.

3)    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.

 

* 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 – October 20, 2025.

 

Elections Alberta has all the information as to what voters need to bring to the voting booth.