ELECTIONS INFORMATION
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Parkland County municipal election
2025 Municipal Election
Election Day is October 20, 2025
Regular voting stations will be open between 9:00am - 8:00pm
You will vote at your applicable division location, as per the listing below:
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Division 1: Clymont Hall (1-51423 Hwy 60) or Graminia Hall (51101 RR 270)
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Division 2: Garden Valley Hall (52002 RR 274), Parkland Village Hall (#60 53222 RR 272) or Acheson Fire Hall (11350 274 St)
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Division 3: Muir Lake Hall (53424 Hwy 779) or Blueberry Hall (53109 RR 15)
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Division 4: Blueberry Hall, Holborn Hall (51132 RR 13) or Rosenthal Hall (1231 Twp Rd 524)
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Division 5: Keephills Hall (15A, 51515 RR 32A), Carvel Hall (52511 SH 770, Lot 3A) or Jubilee Hall (5132 53 Ave)
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Division 6: Entwistle Hall (4921 51 St), Fallis Hall (53303 RR 52) or Tomahawk Hall (51122 Hwy 759)
*Please note that Parkland County Centre is not a voting station
Election Forum
The Parkland County election forum, hosted by the Greater Parkland Chamber of Commerce (GPRC) with all local candidates offers you the opportunity to hear their vision and answer your questions. This takes place Oct. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Supreme Steel in Acheson. Admission is free but please register: GPRC Election Forum
When and Where to Vote, Advance Voters' Information, Voter Eligibility
See link above for advanced voting stations. All advance voting will take place at the location of your choice, as per the schedule below.
Not sure if you're registered to vote? Visit Elections Alberta for more information.
Clymont Community Hall
51423 Hwy 60, Spruce Grove AB
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Tuesday, October 14, 4-8 PM
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Saturday, October 18, 10 AM - 4 PM
Jubilee Hall - Wabamun
5132 53 Ave, Wabamun AB
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Saturday, October 11, 10 AM - 4 PM
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Thursday, October 16, 4-8 PM
Muir Lake Community Hall
53424 Hwy 779, Parkland County AB
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Friday, October 10, 4-8 PM
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Tuesday, October 14, 4-8 PM
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Saturday, October 18, 10 AM - 4 PM
Still have questions? Visit the Parkland County Municipal Elections FAQ page
What Does Council Do
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.
In Alberta, the municipal government body exists to:
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Provide services, facilities, and infrastructure to meet the needs of its community.
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Develop and maintain safe and viable communities for its residents.
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Foster economic, social, and environmental well-being of the municipality.
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Govern and manage municipal affairs in accordance with provincial laws.
Its powers, duties, and functions include:
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Passing bylaws for municipal purposes (e.g., zoning, public safety, local services).
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Managing municipal property, assets, and finances.
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Providing local services such as water, sewer, waste management, emergency services, and recreational facilities.
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Planning and land-use regulation to guide community growth and development.
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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) .
For more information on the roles and responsibilities of municipal officials, visit Alberta.ca - Municipal Government
Roles of Governments
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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Municipal = local services and community infrastructure.
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Provincial = regional services like health, education, and resources.
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Federal = national and international matters.
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:
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Local infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, bridges).
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Water, sewer, waste management.
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Public transit.
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Fire protection.
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Parks, recreation, libraries.
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Zoning, building permits, land-use planning.
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Local economic development.
2. Provincial Government
Scope: The province
Head: Premier, Cabinet, and Legislative Assembly (MLA's).
Key Responsibilities:
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Healthcare (hospitals, health regulations, physician services).
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Education (K–12 schools, universities, colleges).
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Natural resources and energy (oil, gas, forestry, electricity).
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Provincial highways and transportation.
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Property and civil rights (contracts, labour laws, family law).
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Municipal government oversight (regulating and funding ).
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Provincial policing (RCMP)
3. Federal Government
Scope: The entire country.
Head: Prime Minister, Cabinet, and Parliament.
Key Responsibilities:
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National defense and foreign affairs (military, diplomacy, immigration policy).
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Criminal law (Criminal Code, RCMP).
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Currency and banking (monetary policy, Bank of Canada).
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Trade and commerce (international trade, interprovincial regulation).
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Postal service.
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Citizenship and immigration.
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Indigenous affairs.
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National transportation systems (airports, railways, pipelines).