2025 Municipal Elections
Section 12 of the Local Authorities Election Act (the Act) requires Summer Villages to determine a Nomination Day, to occur in June or July of 2025. If the number of candidates nominated exceeds the number of candidates required, then there is an election 4 weeks after nomination day. The following dates have been set for the Summer Village of Nakamun Park 2025 General Municipal Election:
Nomination Day: July 12, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the Public Works Shop (5563A Nakamun Drive)
Advance Vote: August 2, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Public Works Shop (5563A Nakamun Drive)
Election Day: August 9, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Public Works Shop (5563A Nakamun Drive)
Key Notices:
Notice of Nomination Day – to be posted
Notice of Election – to be posted
Notice of Preliminary Results – to be posted
Notice of Official Results – to be posted
Key Contacts:
Returning Officer – Angela Duncan – 780-967-0271 (angela@wildwillowenterprises.com)
Substitute Returning Officer – Dwight Moskalyk – 780-967-0271 (cao@svnakamun.com)
Nomination Information:
Nomination packages can be downloaded from our website, HERE, or can be picked up at the Municipal Office, located at 2317 Twp 545, Lac Ste Anne County. Or you can download the required forms directly from the Municipal Affairs website, https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-election-forms.
There are a number of forms included in the nomination Package, please note that these cannot be submitted electronically:
- Form 29 Notice of Intent – this is notice that you intend to run in the municipal election. This form can be handed in to the Returning Officer at any time. The latest it can be handed in is when your nomination is filed.
- Form 4 Nomination Paper & Candidates Acceptance – this form must be filled out entirely and include the signature of at least 5 eligible electors.
- Form 5 Candidate Financial Information – This must be handed in with your nomination papers.
- Form 26 Campaign Disclosure Statement & Financial Statement – this form must be handed in, by all candidates, no later than March 1, 2026.
Nomination papers and associated forms will be accepted on Nomination Day from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. If someone other than you is dropping off your paperwork, they must be your appointed Official Agent and the forms must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths where applicable.
Information & Resources:
Running for office and serving your community as an elected official is a rewarding and worthwhile endeavour for both you and your community. However, it can feel overwhelming at times, and it is important to understand what the election process and serving as a Councillor entails. To help with that, below are links to a number of resources to help you in your decision to run and make sure you are ready to go, if you are successful. In addition to the resources below, the Summer Village is also working on putting together a CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION. Stay tuned to our website for more information on this important session.