A municipal or local election is an election that takes place at the city, town, or county level to allow residents to choose their local government leaders and representatives. In the the Town of Calmar, the municipal election involves voting for 4 Councillors and 1 Mayor. Local elections determine who will represent the community in making decisions about local issues, such as infrastructure, community services, development, and budgets.
Before throwing your hat in the ring, please take a moment to review the Candidate’s Guide (2021 version. Once the 2025 version is updated by the Alberta government, this guide will be updated). This guide provides all of the details on what is required and how to navigate the process of running for Council.
***NEW REQUIREMENT*** Voter Identification Information
In order to vote in the Calmar Municipal Election, voters are required to be named on the permanent electors register and produce a piece of identification issued by the Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the person.
Alternatively, the person may make a statement that they are eligible to vote as an elector in the presence of an officer at the voting station, in the prescribed form and validates the persons identity and address of persons residence.
To ensure you are included on a permanent electors register, go to elections.ab.ca/voters/register-to-vote.
Any of the following documents that contain BOTH YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS will be accepted as valid proof of identification:
- Photo identification issued by a Canadian government or agency, whether federal, provincial or local or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the elector and their name and current address.
- Alberta Operator’s (Driver’s) License
- Alberta Identification Card
IN CALMAR YOU WILL NEED TO:
File Your Nomination Papers.
The general election for the Town of Calmar and all municipalities in Alberta will be held on October 20, 2025.
Candidate nominations are now open to all eligible residents of Calmar that are interested in running for the position of:
- Mayor
- Councillor
- School Board Trustee
Nominations open January 2, 2025 and close on September 22, 2025.
Municipal elections are essential for democracy, as they allow residents to have a direct say in how their communities are run. Changes to the Local Authorities Elections Act require candidates to submit a notice of intent to appear on the official register of candidates before accepting campaign donations and incurring expenses.
In addition, all candidates must complete the nomination process to appear on the ballot.
Confirm Eligibility
To be eligible, prospective candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years of age on Nomination Day
- Be a resident of Calmar for the 6 consecutive months before Nomination Day
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Not be disqualified under the Local Authorities Election Act (sections 21-24) or Education Act (Sections 4(4) and 74)
Complete the Nomination Paper & Candidates Acceptance:
Please print the attached document and bring it in to the Town office.
Nomination Paper & Candidates Acceptance
Complete the Candidate Financial Information:
Please print the attached document and bring it in to the Town office.
Candidate Financial Information
Submit your Nomination forms:
Candidates can submit their completed forms by:
- Bring the forms, in person, to the Town office. 4901 – 50 Avenue, Calmar, AB.
- For any changes to the information provided, notice must be given to the Returning Officer in writing.
If Elected in The Town of Calmar:
- The evenings of the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month for Council Meetings
- Afternoon of the fourth Wednesday of the month, for Committee of the Whole Meetings
- Regular board meetings depending on which board you are appointed to will depend on the time commitment (monthly to once a year)
- Annual Strategic Priorities planning
- Annual Budget Deliberations
For any questions, please call Heather Bryans, the Returning Officer, at the Town office. 780-985-3604.