2025 Municipal Election

Please contact the Town of Eckville office to obtain the Candidate Nomination information package and forms.

Note: The Notice of Intent form must be completed and returned to the Returning Officer BEFORE a candidate can accept a contribution or incur a campaign expense under Section 147.22 of the Local Authorities Elections Act (LAEA).

Life as a Municipal Elected Official - The Joy of Community Building: link

Running For Municipal Office presented by Rural Municipalities of Alberta and Alberta Municipalities: link

YourAlberta - 2025 Municipal Election for prospective candidates |A 4 Part series (NEW for 2025): link

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) - Collective Series - Trials from the Trails: Helping build resiliency and supporting mental health and wellbeing for elected officials and those who work with them (Nov 2024): link

*The panel shares insights and solutions to create more supportive environments for candidates seeking election to public office.

To find out more about the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) offered by Alberta Municipalities and Rural Municipalities of Alberta, click here.

May 6, 2025: Click here for a copy of Social Media Toolkit prepared by Alberta Municipalities.

Every Canadian citizen has the right to vote in the election of their governments. It is how Canadians choose which leaders represent them. Voting is a responsibility that all Canadians should exercise. Your community is shaped by the outcome of an Election. Voting connects citizens with the political process and with each other. When you take part in an election and express your view, you make democracy work. Your vote matters.

Nomination Deadline: September 22, 2025

Election Day: October 20, 2025

Notice of Nomination Day

Notice of Nomination Day (Second Notice)

Contact the Town of Eckville office to confirm your eligibility and get details on registering to vote.

• Local Authorities Elections Act (LAEA): link
• Municipal Government Act (MGA): link