For the first time, County residents will be required to register to vote in the 2025 municipal election, to be held October 20th.
As a result of the province’s changes to Alberta’s Local Authorities Elections Act, the county is required to use a list of registered voters during municipal elections, with the expectation this will streamline the election process and make for a “quick and simple” experience at the polls, especially for those who register early.
“Registering early will make voting easier,” County Returning Officer Carol Gabriel says. “We are required to use a list of registered voters; anyone who hasn’t registered in advance will have to do so on-site before they are allowed to cast a ballot.”
County voters can register online through VoterLink, which is the same platform used for provincial election registration.
Registration is available online for all eligible voters. Anyone unable to use the online option can register by calling VoterLink at (780)-427-7191.
