2025 Information for Candidates

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.

Election Day

Election day is Monday, October 20, 2025. Polls will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. More details will be provided soon. 

Nominations

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.

Prior to Nomination Day, you must book an appointment with the Returning Officer to submit your completed nomination form. Parkland County accepts the nomination for Parkland County Council and Parkland School Division.

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 Parkland County Centre (53109A Highway 779 Parkland County).

Related educational links

The following links will be updated as they become available:

• Guide - Running for Municipal Office in Alberta 
• Roles and Responsibilities of Municipal Officials 
• What Every Councillor Needs to Know 
• School Board Election Information -
• Municipal Affairs Election
• Rural Municipalities of Alberta
• Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Alberta Transportation - Sign Management Link
• Election Complaints - Election Alberta Link
• 2025 Election Updates LAEA FAQ
• Petitions to Council

Other links

• Candidate Expenses
• Parkland School Division
• STAR
• ECSSD
• Maps
• GPRC Parkland County Candidate Forum
• How to Campaign Safely