In accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act, candidates intending to run for the 2025 election for the position of Councillor must register their notice of intent with the Election Office before accepting campaign contribution or incurring campaign expenses.

To register, interested candidates may complete the Notice of Intent to Run form and submit it in person to the Returning Officer at the Westlock County Administration office.

A list of candidates who have submitted their Notice of Intent to Run to the Returning Officer will be posted here and continuously updated.

Please note: Candidates that register their Notice of Intent to Run must still submit their official nomination forms with required signatories which will be accepted beginning January 1, 2025 through to Nomination Day on September 22, 2025 at 12:00 noon. To submit your official nomination forms, please make an appointment with the Returning Officer at 780-307-0527. 

 

 

Time Commitment

As a member of Council you will face demands of your time. In addition to regular meetings, you will be expected to attend special meetings, sit on committees and attend various public meetings and functions. To get an idea of how much time is involved consider speaking to a current Councillor.

 

Term of Office

County Councillors serve a four-year term. This term begins at the first meeting of Council after the election and continues until the first meeting of Council after the next election, unless their offices are vacated sooner. The positions of Reeve and Deputy Reeve are determined by all members of Council at the Organizational Meeting of Council held following the election.

 

Election Day

Election Day is Monday, October 20, 2025. Polls will open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. More details will be provided soon. 

 

Thank you for thinking of becoming a candidate in the 2025 Municipal Election for Westlock County.

Being a member of Council is a challenging and rewarding experience. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and represent the best interests of the residents of Westlock County.

If elected as a member of Council, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of your municipality.

 

Candidate Info Guide – under construction

Nomination Package – click here

  

The Nomination period runs from January 1, 2025 through to September 22, 2025, with the deadline to submit papers being 12:00 p.m. on September 22, 2025 (Nomination Day).

Prior to Nomination Day, you must book an appointment with the Returning Officer to submit your completed nomination form. Contact Lisa Schovanek, Returning Officer, at 780-307-0527.

Nomination Day is Monday, September 22, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and running until 12:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted during this time at Westlock County Office, 10336 – 106 Street, Westlock, Alberta T7P 2G1.

 

Related links

The following links will be updated as they become available:

• Running for Municipal Office in Alberta (Alberta Municipalities)
• Prospective Candidate Consideration (Municipal Affairs video series)
• Roles and Responsibilities of Municipal Officials 
• What Every Councillor Needs to Know 
• Rural Municipalities of Alberta

  

Acts

LAEA

MGA

Visit http://www.kp.alberta.ca/

Contact us

If you have any questions about the 2025 Municipal Election, please contact us:

Lisa Schovanek, Returning Officer

Via phone: 780-307-0527

Via email: elections@westlockcounty.com

In person (by appointment): Elections Office, Westlock County Office, 10336 – 106 Street, Westlock, AB T7P 2G1

Information for Voters

 

Divisional Map

 

Advance Voting

All Advance Voting will take place as per the schedule below:

Please check back for schedule at a later date

 

 

 

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