Candidate Information

Important dates:

  • Wednesday, January 1, 2025: First day to file nomination papers.
  • Monday, September 22, 2025: Last day to file nomination papers. Deadline is 12 p.m. (noon).
  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025: 12 p.m. (noon) deadline for candidates to withdraw nominations (restrictions apply). 
  • Monday, October 20, 2025: Election Day.
  • Friday, October 24, 2025: Official Election Results.


The nomination period is between January 1, 2025 and September 22, 2025 at 12 p.m. (noon).

NOTICE OF INTENT (click here) Information for prospective candidates.

CANDIDATE HANDBOOK (click here) Information for individuals who are interested in running for the position of Mayor or Councillor.

NOMINATION FORMS (click here) Information about the official documents that candidate are required to file in order to run for office in a municipal election.

ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (click here) Information about election campaign contribution requirements.

ELECTION ADVERTISING (click here) Information about rules for campaign advertising.


More information about Municipal elections in Alberta can be found on the Alberta Municipal Affairs website.


For more information, please contact the Town’s Returning Officer:

Tracy Breese
403-845-2866 ext. 288
elections@trmh.ca