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FOR COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Candidate Eligibility
You are eligible to run in the 2025 municipal election if you are:
- at least 18 years of age,
- a Canadian citizen,
- a resident of the County of Minburn and a resident of the ward for six (6) consecutive months before Nomination Day, and
- not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under the Local Authorities Election Act.
Notice of Intent to Run
The campaign period for the 2025 municipal election is October 31, 2024 until December 31, 2025.
The Notice of Intent to Run process is new for the 2025 municipal election. Prospective candidates must file the Notice of Intent to Run form form before accepting campaign contributions or incurring campaign expenses. Please note, submitting a Notice of Intent does not replace the nomination process, nor does it mean you are officially nominated or will appear on the ballot. Once the Election Office receives your completed form, your name will be added to the register of candidates on the County of Minburn's website.
Candidates must follow the election finance rules set out in Part 5.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act and the Expense Limits Regulation.
Expense Limits
How to be Nominated as a Candidate
Nominations can be filed during regular business hours between January 2, 2025 and 12 Noon on Nomination Day. You are encouraged to make an appointment with the Election Office prior to arriving. If you would like to be nominated as a candidate for the 2025 municipal election, review the instructions document and complete the forms linked below.
The Election Office is located at: 4909-50 Street Vegreville. You can also call 780-632-2082 or email info@minburncounty.ab.ca with any questions.
Click here for instructions for submitting your nomination. See below for all official forms required.
Required for Nomination:
- Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance Form
- Candidate Financial Information Form
- Notice of Intent to Run Form
- Acknowledgement of Council Meeting Dates and Mandatory Orientation
- $100 Deposit
Optional for Nomination:
Withdrawing a Nomination
A candidate may withdraw their nomination as a candidate:
- before 12 noon on Nomination Day (close of nomination period), or
- within 24 hours after the close of the nomination period, if more than the required number of candidates for the office are nominated.
A final official list of candidates will be available after Nomination Day, September 20, 2025.
If you wish to withdraw your nomination, you must fill in the official Notice of Withdrawal form and file with the Election Office.
Candidate Guide and Other Resources
Municipal Affairs Information for Candidates Resources
Other Resources
- Local Authorities Election Act
- Municipal Government Act
- Rural Municipalities of Alberta Information for Municipal Candidates
Election Signs
In accordance with Section 4.4.1(viii.) of the County's Land Use Bylaw a development permit is not required for posting election signs along County roads provided that:
- Signs are not placed prior to 7:00 a.m. of the day following nomination day
- Signs are removed within 10 days of election day
- Signs do not obstruct sight lines or visibility for pedestrian and vehicular traffic
- Signs are not attached to utility poles
Guidelines for election signs on Provincial Highways can be found here: https://www.alberta.ca/election-signs.aspx
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