Election Day is October 20, 2025

Regular voting stations will be open between 9:00am - 8:00pm

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Voters Information

When and Where to Vote, Advance Voters' Information, Voter Eligibility

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Register to Vote

Not sure if you are registered to vote in the upcoming election? check out VoterLink by Elections Alberta.

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Registered Candidates

See who's running for Mayor, Council and School Board Trustee in the upcoming municipal election.

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Elections FAQ

Still have questions? Visit the Parkland County Municipal Elections FAQ page

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Parkland Division Maps

There are six electoral divisions in Parkland County. Visit the above link to find out what division you are in.

For more information on who your current councilor is and who is running in 2025 municipal election for your electoral district, visit Parkland County

No level of government has a greater impact on the daily lives of residents than their local municipal government. This is why participating in municipal elections is so important. Your local council serves as the governing body of the municipal corporation and acts as the steward of its legislative and administrative powers.

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In Alberta, the municipal government body exists to:

• Provide services, facilities, and infrastructure to meet the needs of its community.

• Develop and maintain safe and viable communities for its residents.

• Foster economic, social, and environmental well-being of the municipality.

• Govern and manage municipal affairs in accordance with provincial laws.

Its powers, duties, and functions include:

• Passing bylaws for municipal purposes (e.g., zoning, public safety, local services).

• Managing municipal property, assets, and finances.

• Providing local services such as water, sewer, waste management, emergency services, and recreational facilities.

• Planning and land-use regulation to guide community growth and development.

• Representing the municipality in dealings with other governments and organizations.

The municipal council acts as the governing body, setting policy, passing bylaws, approving budgets, and overseeing administration, while municipal staff carry out day-to-day operations under the direction of the chief administrative officer (CAO) .

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For more information on the roles and responsibilities of municipal officials, visit Alberta.ca - Municipal Government

In Canada, government is organized into three main levels — federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal — each with its own responsibilities under the Constitution and legislation.

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💡 In short:​

• Municipal = local services and community infrastructure.

• Provincial = regional services like health, education, and resources.

• Federal = national and international matters.

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1. Municipal Government

Scope: Cities, towns, villages, counties, districts, or other local entities (created by provincial law).
Head: Mayor (or Reeve) and Council.
Key Responsibilities:

• Local infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, bridges).

• Water, sewer, waste management.

• Public transit.

• Fire protection.

• Parks, recreation, libraries.

• Zoning, building permits, land-use planning.

• Local economic development.

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2. Provincial Government

Scope: The province
Head: Premier, Cabinet, and Legislative Assembly (MLA's).
Key Responsibilities:

• Healthcare (hospitals, health regulations, physician services).

• Education (K–12 schools, universities, colleges).

• Natural resources and energy (oil, gas, forestry, electricity).

• Provincial highways and transportation.

• Property and civil rights (contracts, labour laws, family law).

• Municipal government oversight (regulating and funding ).

• Provincial policing (RCMP)

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3. Federal Government

Scope: The entire country.
Head: Prime Minister, Cabinet, and Parliament.
Key Responsibilities:

• National defense and foreign affairs (military, diplomacy, immigration policy).

• Criminal law (Criminal Code, RCMP).

• Currency and banking (monetary policy, Bank of Canada).

• Trade and commerce (international trade, interprovincial regulation).

• Postal service.

• Citizenship and immigration.

• Indigenous affairs.

• National transportation systems (airports, railways, pipelines).