2025 Municipal Election


The information within this section provides a brief introduction of the requirements for running for office in Smoky Lake County. Candidates are responsible for understanding all legislation concerning elections. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

 
Elections will be held for the five (5) Councillor positions, one from each of the five (5) electoral divisions. The Chief Elected Official (otherwise known as the Reeve) is elected from amongst its members at the annual Organizational Meeting every October.


Advance Vote

 Advance voting will be held on:

Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
and
Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

Advance voting will be held at:      Smoky Lake County Council Chambers (at the Smoky Lake County Administration Office)
                                                             4612 McDougall Drive, Smoky Lake, AB

 Advance voting is open to all eligible voters in Smoky Lake County. Eligible voters are able to attend either advance voting station to cast their vote, no matter which division they live in. This is different than Election day (October 20) where voters must attend a designated voting station based on the division that they live in.

Voter eligibility and identification requirements for the advance vote are the same as the requirements on Election day.

 

Election Day

The 2025 Smoky Lake County Municipal Election will be held on:

Monday, October 20, 2025
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

** On October 20, 2025 you can only vote at the voting station assigned to your area of your division **

 To find your polling station here.


 

The information on this page is subject to change and/or additional information may be posted as it becomes available. Please consult the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) and the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, as a comprehensive guide to the election and the changes within. It is the candidate’s responsibility to read and understand any election-related material. It is recommended to consult relevant statutes, regulations and bylaw(s), or obtain legal advice for clarification.