Town of Vegreville

An individual who intends to be nominated or has been nominated to run for election as a candidate, must give written notice to the Town of Vegreville. The following form may be submitted in-person or by email at election@vegreville.com.

Notice of Intent to Run

No individual or person acting on behalf of an individual may accept contributions or incur campaign expenses until Notice of Intent to Run is complete and they have been added to the Register of Candidates. Further information on campaign financing is available within the Campaigning and Campaign Financing section below.

Nominations for Mayor or Councillors will be accepted from January 1, 2025, until September 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. MST. Nomination forms will be accepted at the Town Administration Office. Contact the Deputy Returning Officer below to arrange for a time. Further information on nomination requirements is available within the Candidate Information section below.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or inquiries regarding the Town of Vegreville municipal election, please contact: 

Jenny Cooper

Returning Officer

election@vegreville.com

780-603-9620

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Below is information relevant to candidates intending to run for municipal office in the 2025 Town of Vegreville election.

Candidate Overview

For information regarding eligibility to run, nominations, campaigning, collecting campaign contributions and incurring campaign-related expenses, access the Town of Vegreville 2025 Candidate Guide. 

When can I start campaigning?

Campaigning can start after your nomination papers are filed.  

Where can I find information on campaign finances? 

There have been changes made to the Local Authorities Election Act around campaign finances and advertising, so make sure to familiarize yourself with the regulations.

Campaign Finance/Disclosure Amendments Fact Sheet 

The list of 2025 Election Candidates will be updated as Notice of Intent forms are submitted.

Below is information if you are intending to run for the local school board in the upcoming 2025 Election. 

Elk Island Public Schools

Elk Island Catholic Schools

For more information on the election process, access the Government of Alberta School Board Elections Information Package.

NEW for 2025

Municipalities are required to maintain a Permanent Elector Register of residents who are eligible to vote. You must be registered to vote on Election Day.

• The Town of Vegreville will receive and use their list of eligible voters from Voterlink, so please confirm your information is correct to ensure you are ready to vote
• Please note that registering through Voterlink will add you to the Provincial Electors Registry
• If you are not on the Permanent Electors Registry, you must bring a number of documents on election day to confirm your eligibility to vote.

Register to Vote, Voter Eligibility & ID Requirements

How to register to vote, check your registration or update/change your information.
Registering in advance for the Town of Vegreville’s Permanent Electors Register will ensure your voting experience is as smooth as possible.  

There are FOUR options to accomplish this:

1. Visit the Voterlink website
2. Phone Elections Alberta Monday-Friday 8:15am-4:30pm (business hours) by calling toll free 310-0000 then dialing 780-427-7191
3. Email Elections Alberta at info@elections.ab.ca
4. Attend Voterlink Assistance Session on September 4, 2025 at the Vegreville Centennial Library between 11am-3:00pm.

Voter Eligibility
You are eligible to vote in Vegreville if you are: At least 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen and your place of residence is in the Town of Vegreville on Election Day, October 20, 2025.

Permanent Electors Register & Voting Information

At the Polling Station

If You Are Already Named on the Permanent Electors Register:

• you must provide one piece of Government-issued photo ID, including your full name, current address, and photo.
• Please note: Another elector can no longer vouch for your identity. You must be able to produce an acceptable form of identification.

If You Are Not Named on the Permanent Electors Register:

• Make a statement confirming your eligibility to vote in the prescribed form.
• Validate your identity and address of residence by producing one (1) of the following:
  • One piece of Government-issued photo ID, including your full name, current address, and photo.
  • One piece of identification authorized under the Election Act (s. 100(2)(b)) that establishes your name and current address of residence.
  • A more detailed list of authorized identifications will be provided closer to Election Day.

For Identification Containing a Mailing Address (e.g., PO Box):

• If you registered to vote at your current physical address, you can use your Driver’s License or Identification Card with your current mailing address.
• If you are not registered to vote or need to register at a new physical address:
  • If you have a Government of Alberta-issued Driver’s License or Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, you do not need additional identification.
  • If you do not have a Government of Alberta-issued license, you will need additional identification to prove your physical address (e.g., legal land description, lot-block-plan, and/or 911 address) prior to voting.

Vouching:

• Another elector is only permitted to vouch for someone’s address, not their identity.
• An elector who has been vouched for cannot vouch for another.

For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-elections-overview 

Access the Local Authorities Election Act for information on procedures around campaigning, voting and counting of votes. This legislation is current as of October 31, 2024.

2021 Election Results:

2017 Election Results: