Election 2025

Updated information about the 2025 election will be made available on this page no later than January 1, 2025. Please check back for more information.

The Local General Election (Municipal Council) will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

General Elections are held every four (4) years

The Village of Betula Beach is comprised of 3 councilors

KEY DATES - 2025

JANUARY 1
Nomination Period Begins

SEPTEMBER 22
Deadline to Withdraw Nomination - 12 noon
Nomination Period Ends - 12 noon

TBD
Advance Voting Day

OCTOBER 20
Election Day

Candidate Information

Qualifications of Candidates

A person is eligible to be nominated as a Candidate in a municipal election if the person:

is eligible to vote in the election, and
has been a resident in the County for at the six (6) consecutive months immediately preceding Nomination Day, and
is not otherwise ineligible or disqualified.

A person is not eligible to be nominated as a Candidate for Council in accordance with provisions listed in Section 22 of the LAEA.

An employee of the County can run for a position on Council, however, they must first take a leave of absence. If elected, the person is deemed to have resigned from the position of employment on the day before the day on which they are declared elected, unless for some reason the results of the election are overturned.

Filing your Nomination

Your nomination must be filed on the prescribed form and be fully completed with:

signatures of at least five (5) eligible electors, including the legibly printed name of the Elector, with their complete address and Postal Code, and
a Criminal Record Check, completed by a Law Enforcement Agency within six (6) months of filing.

Nominations must be received prior to 12 noon on September 22, 2025 and may be delivered in person, by hand-delivery, mail, or sent by email to the Returning Officer.

Nomination papers must be filed on time and accepted by the Returning Officer.

It is recommended to hand deliver nomination papers where possible, as the Returning Officer will review the package for accuracy and provide you with additional information pertaining to your campaign.

Candidate Information Packages will be provided when Nomination Papers are picked up.

General Election – Voter Information

What is an Eligible Elector:

A person who is:

at least 18 years old, and
a Canadian Citizen, and
resides in Alberta, and the person’s place of residence is located in the County on election day.

To vote in a General Election, a person must:

Be on the Permanent Electors Register, or
Produce a Canadian Government issued piece of photo identification.

Permanent Electors Registry:

To be added to the Summer Village Of Betula Beach Electors Registry, please contact the Returning Officer.

Identification Required to Vote:

To vote, you must prove your identity and current address. To do this, you may:

provide one piece of Government-issued photo ID, including your full name, current address, and photo,
provide two pieces of ID, both containing your full name, and with one showing your current physical address,
have another registered elector in your voting area Vouch for you, or
have an authorized signatory complete an Attestation Form.

One piece of Government Issued Photo ID:

Your Alberta Driver’s Licence or Identification Card can be shown as one piece of ID, if it has your full legal name and current physical address.
If you have an alternate piece of ID issued from a local, provincial, or federal government or an agency of that government that includes your name, physical address and photo, it can also be accepted as one piece of identification. A passport cannot be used as one piece of identification as the address is handwritten by the individual.
If your Driver’s Licence or Identification Card does not have your current address, you may use it as one piece of ID, in combination with another piece of ID showing your current physical address.

Driver’s Licences and Identification Cards only containing a mailing address (e.g. PO Box)

If you registered to vote at your current physical address, you do not need to provide additional identification and can use your Driver’s License or Identification Card which contains your current mailing address.
If you are not registered to vote, or need to register at a new physical address, you will need additional identification to prove your physical address (i.e. legal land description, lot-block-plan, or 911 address) prior to voting.

Two Pieces of ID:

When showing two pieces of ID, ensure that both contain your full name and that one piece shows your current physical address. Over 50 different types of identification can be presented to vote. Refer to the list below to view all the options.

Government-Issued ID
AISH Card Alberta Forestry Identification Card Alberta Health Care Card Alberta Natural Resources (Conservation) Card Alberta Service Dog Identification Card Alberta Wildlife Identification Number (WIN) Card Birth Certificate Canadian Citizenship Card or Certificate Canadian Forces Identification Card Canadian Passport Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card CANPASS, FAST, or Nexus Card CATSA Identification Card Certificate of Indian Status Card Firearm Possession and Acquisition (PAL) Licence First Nation Membership Card	Fishing, Trapping, or Hunting Licence Government Issued Cheque or Cheque Stub Income Tax Assessment Letter from a Public Curator, Guardian, or Trustee Library Card Marriage Certificate Métis Nation of Alberta Citizenship Card Métis Settlement Membership Card Old Age Security (OAS) Card Outdoors or Wildlife Card / Licence Property Tax Assessment or Evaluation Notice Public Transportation Card Social Insurance Number Statement of Government Benefits Vehicle Ownership or Registration Certificate Veterans Affairs Health Care Identification Card
Privately-Issued ID
Employee Identification Card Residential Lease or Sublease	Membership Card (Service Club, Fitness or Health Club, Political Party, Retail) Utility Bill (Electric, Gas, Water, Cable, Telephone, Internet)
ID from a Financial Institution
Account Statement Bank or Credit Card Insurance Policy Certificate or Statement	Mortgage Statement Pension Plan Benefit Statement Personal Cheque
ID from a Health Care Provider
Alberta Health Services – Patient Wristband Canadian Blood Services Card CNIB Identification Card	Hospital or Medical Identification Card Prescription Bottle Insert or Container
ID from an Educational Institution
Correspondence from an Educational Institution	Student Identification Card
ID from a Religious Institution
Baptismal Certificate	Confirmation Certificate

Vouching

Another Elector is only permitted to vouch for someone's address.
An Elector who has been vouched for cannot vouch for another Elector, as the process requires the vouching Elector to have identification.

Attestation

An Attestation Form or letter confirming that the person lives at the stated address must be authorized by the Returning Officer.

An Attestation Form or letter can be signed prior to the vote by any of the following:

An elector who resides in a supportive living or long-term care facility,
An elector who resides on a colony,
An elector who resides on a First Nation or Metis Settlement,
An elector who resides in student housing on a campus in Alberta,
An elector who is an inmate,
An elector who receives services from a shelter or community support centre, or
An elector who is renting their ordinary residence.

Voting Stations

The Voting Station can be found TBD

FAQ'S

What is an Eligible Elector (Voter):

A person who is:

at least 18 years old, and
a Canadian Citizen, and
resides in Alberta, and the person’s place of residence is located in the village on election day.

I won’t be in the County on Election Day. Can I still vote?

Who is running for Council?

Candidates will be listed under the CANDIDATES tab once nomination packages have been confirmed

Will Election Forums be held?

The Municipality does coordinate forums or debates.

Does the Village have a Ward System?

The Village does not

Where do I go to vote?

How are Ballots counted?

The 2025 General Election will be conducted using paper ballots and will be hand-counted.

When are the results published?

Unofficial Election Results may be published following the ballot count.
Official Election Results will be declared and published in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA).