Information for Candidates

Written Notice of Intent must be provided to the returning officer at the City of Fort Saskatchewan Elections Office either in person or by email at elections@fortsask.ca. Once a Notice of Intent form is accepted as completed, an individual is allowed to be a candidate, accept contributions, or incur campaign expenses according to the rules set out in the Local Authorities Elections Act and the Expense Limits Regulation.

How to File a Notice of Intent to Run

A Notice of Intent can be submitted anytime during the campaign period. Your Notice of Intent must include:

• Full name and residential address (including postal code).
• Contact information (email, phone number, or alternate address if different from above).
• Address where records are maintained, and communications may be addressed.
• Name and address of the financial institution(s) used for campaign contributions.
• Names of signing authorities for the campaign account.
• Note: A deposit is not required to file a Notice of Intent to Run.

Learn How to File a Notice of Intent

Download a Notice of Intent Form

Submit Your Notice of Intent

1. By Email: Send your written notice to elections@fortsask.ca 
2. By Mail:
   City of Fort Saskatchewan
   Attn: Legislative Services
   10005 102 Street
   Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2C5

The Election Office will confirm receipt of your Notice of Intent within three business days and notify you if any additional information is required.

City Bylaws, Policies, and Guides

• C22-24: Elections Bylaw
• C7-19: Election Signage Bylaw
• Election Campaign Provisions Policy (GOV-012-C)
• Council and Administration Communication Protocol Policy (GOV-026-C)

Municipal Affairs Resources

• Alberta Municipal Affairs municipal election website
• What Every Councillor Needs to Know: A Council Member’s Handbook (2025)

Other Resources

• Alberta Municipalities – Running for Municipal Office
• Local Authorities Election Act
• Municipal Government Act

On or before March 1 of each year, Candidates who received contributions in the previous year must file a disclosure statement in respect to that period.

Part 5.1 Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) outlines the requirements, limitations, and acceptance of contributions.

Filed Campaign Disclosure Statements are publicly available on the City’s website in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act. Personal information including the residential address of the candidate, official agent, and contributors are redacted.

Please use the legislated Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement (Form 26) and submit to the Elections office at City Hall.

City of Fort Saskatchewan
Att: Elections Office
10005 102 Street
Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2C5

Late Filing

Candidates that do not file a Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement (Form 26) by the deadline must pay a late filing fee of $500.00 to the City of Fort Saskatchewan, in accordance with Section 147.7 of the Local Authorities Election Act.

• If the late filing fee is not paid within 30 days after the date the fee was payable, notification will be sent to the candidate indicating the amount of the late filing fee that is required to be paid.
• If the candidate fails to pay the late filing fee, the City of Fort Saskatchewan may file a copy of the notice with the clerk of the Court of King’s Bench, and, on being filed, the notice has the same force and effect that may be enforced as if it were a judgement of the Court.
• If a Candidate fails to file a Campaign Disclosure Statement as required by the LAEA, a report will be presented to Council and will be made available on the City’s website.

If you have any questions, or would like to make an appointment to drop off the form, please contact our Elections office at 780-992-6200 or email: elections@fortsask.ca.