How do I vote?

Important Dates

Advance Vote Dates

Coming soon!

All Advance Voting dates will be updated here once they are scheduled - be sure to check back! All advance voting will take place at the Parkland County Centre.

Election Day

Election Day is Monday October 18, 2021. Regular voting stations will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.

Last day to appeal to the Courts to request a recount:

The Local Authorities Election Act allows for any elector to apply to the Court for a recount in accordance with Section 103. You may apply anytime before November 6, 2021.

Voter eligibility

You are eligible to vote in the election if:

• You are at least 18 years old,
• You are a Canadian Citizen, and
• You reside in Alberta and your usual place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction on election day.

Voter identification requirements:

Proof of identity and current residence is now required to be able to vote in municipal elections. Any of the following documents that has your name and address on it will be accepted as valid proof:

• Photo identification issued by a Canadian government or agency, whether federal, provincial or local;

• Bank/credit card statement or personal cheque;

• Correspondence issued by a school, college or university;

• Government cheque or cheque stub;

• Income/property tax assessment notice;

• Insurance policy or coverage card;

• Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee;

• Pension Plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation;

• Residential lease or mortgage statement;

• Statement of government benefits

  • e.g. Employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support, or child tax benefit;

• Utility bill

  • e.g. Telephone, public utilities commission, television, electricity, gas or water;

• Vehicle ownership, registration or insurance certificate; or

• A person may validate your identity, your address by accompanying you to the voting station and filling in the appropriate form.