Elections

Key Dates to Remember

• Nomination Period Opens: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

• Nomination Day Deadline: Monday, September 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM (noon)

• Election Day: Monday, October 20, 2025​

Candidate Information

If you're interested in running for Mayor or Councillor, nomination packages will be available starting January 1, 2025.

Completed nomination forms must be submitted by 12:00 PM (noon) at the Town Office on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Nomination packages are available in hard copy at the Town Office, or you can download and view them below.​

NOMINATION PACKAGE CONTENTS

1. NOMINATION PAPERS AND CANDIDATE’S ACCEPTANCE – FORM 4
2. CANDIDATE’S INFORMATION – FORM 5
3. CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT – FORM 26
4. A CANDIDATE’S GUIDE: RUNNING FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN ALBERTA
5. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICIALS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
6. WHAT EVERY COUNCILLOR NEEDS TO KNOW: A COUNCIL MEMBER HANDBOOK
7. PECUNIARY INTEREST FOR MUNICIPAL COUNCILLORS
8. POLICY ADM01– COUNCIL COMPENSATION POLICY
9. COUNCIL BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS LISTING
10. BYLAW 1999 – COUNCIL PROCEDURAL BYLAW
11. TOWN OF FORT MACLEOD SIGNAGE RULES REGARDING ELECTION SIGNAGE
12. ELECTION SIGNS – GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION
13. DRAFT SCHEDULE: COUNCIL MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT DATES 2025/2026

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PACKAGE’S INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE RETURNING OFFICER, KRIS HOLBECK, AT 403-553-4425 OR VISIT THE MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS WEBSITE AT https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-elections.aspx

Nomination Papers and Candidate's Acceptance forms can be handed in at the Town Office to the Returning Officer, Kris Holbeck or the Substitute Returning Officer, Liisa Gillingham, up to the nomination's close date and time. Nominations must be dropped off by the Candidate or by the Candidate's Agent. (An agent must be listed on the Candidate's Acceptance form).

Election Workers Needed

The Town of Fort Macleod will be recruiting election workers as the election date approaches. If you're interested in participating in the democratic process and serving your community, please watch our Career Opportunities page for upcoming positions.​

Voter Information

To vote in the 2025 Municipal Election, you must be:​

• At least 18 years old

• A Canadian citizen

• A resident of Fort Macleod on Election Day​

Ensure you're on the voters list and have the appropriate identification when voting. Details on acceptable ID and voting locations will be provided closer to the election date.