Election 2025

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2025 Municipal Elections

In Alberta, general municipal elections are held every four years and are regulated by Local Authorities Election Act (the Act). In Spring Lake, residents will elect five councillors to a four-year term. The position of Mayor and Deputy Mayor are chosen amongst Council each year during the Organizational Meeting which is held in October or if the Mayor steps down from their position. The next Municipal Election for the Village of Spring Lake is set for Monday, October 20, 2025.

Nomination Day:

January 1 until September 22 at 12 noon

at the Spring Lake Village Office, 990 Bauer Avenue, Spring Lake

Advance Vote:

Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

at the Spring Lake Village Office, 990 Bauer Avenue, Spring Lake

Election Day:

Monday, October 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

at the Spring Lake Village Office, 990 Bauer Avenue, Spring Lake

Key Notices:

Notice of Nomination Day – (add link)

Notice of Election – to be posted

Notice of Preliminary Results – to be posted

Notice of Official Results – to be posted

Key Contacts:

Returning Officer – Emily House – 780-963-4211 (emily@springlakealberta.com)

Substitute Returning Officer – To be annouced

Nomination Information:

Nomination packages can be downloaded (add link) or can be picked up at the Municipal Office, located at 990 Bauer Avenue, Spring Lake, AB. Or you can download the required forms directly from the Municipal Affairs website, https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-election-forms.

There are a number of forms included in the Nomination Package, please note that these cannot be submitted electronically:

Form 29 Notice of Intent – this is notice that you intend to run in the municipal election. This form can be handed in to the Returning Officer at any time. The latest it can be handed in is when your nomination is filed.
Form 4 Nomination Paper & Candidates Acceptance – this form must be filled out entirely and include the signature of at least 5 eligible electors.
Form 5 Candidate Financial Information – This must be handed in with your nomination papers.
Form 26 Campaign Disclosure Statement & Financial Statement – this form must be handed in, by all candidates, no later than March 1, 2026.

Before completing and submitting a Notice of Intent, ensure that you are eligible to run as a candidate in the upcoming 2025 municipal election.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible to be nominated as a candidate, an individual must be:

at least 18 years of age on nomination day which is September 22, 2025;
a Canadian Citizen;
not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under sections 22, 23, and 23.1 of the Local Authorities Elections Act;
is eligible to vote in the election; and
has resided in the municipality for six consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day.

We encourage you to review the eligibility requirements in the LAEA prior to submitting a Notice of Intent. Submitting the Notice of Intent and being added to the Registry of Candidates is not a substitute for completing the nomination process.

Additional Information for Candidates Regarding Campaign Accounts

Campaign accounts are governed by section 147.3(1)(a) of the LAEA, which mandates that a candidate must open a campaign account in the name of the candidate or their election campaign at a financial institution for the purpose of the election campaign. This must occur at the time the candidate submits a written notice under section 147.22. Since all candidates are required to provide notice under section 147.22, they are also obligated to establish a campaign account. Any funds contributed by a candidate are considered contributions and must be deposited into the campaign account. These contributions must also be disclosed in accordance with section 147.4, using Form 26.

Candidates should be aware that even minor expenses, such as gas mileage, qualify as campaign expenditures and must be paid from the campaign account, even if the funds used are the candidate’s personal funds.

Nomination papers and associated forms will be accepted from January 1 until September 22, 2025 at 12 noon. If someone other than you is dropping off your paperwork, they must be your appointed Official Agent and the forms must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths where applicable.

Information & Resources:

Becoming a municipal elected official is a significant responsibility that shapes the future of local communities. Councillors have the power to make decisions affecting infrastructure, budgeting, economic development, and essential services, directly improving residents' quality of life. Running for office is a rewarding way to serve your community, though it can be overwhelming. To help you navigate the election process and serving as a councillor, we’ve provided helpful resources below:

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