Election

The Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, made changes to two pieces of municipal-related legislation: the Local Authorities Elections Act (LAEA), and the Municipal Government Act (MGA). This legislation came into force on October 31, 2024, and is applicable for the 2025 Election.

The LAEA establishes the framework for the conduct of elections in Alberta municipalities, school divisions, irrigation districts, and Metis Settlements. The MGA establishes the rules governing the conduct of local elected officials once on council, as well as the overall administration and operation of municipal authorities in Alberta. Please click the links above to learn more about these important updates. 

Prospective candidates for the 2025 municipal election must submit a Notice of Intent to Run before accepting campaign contributions or incurring campaign expenses.

Submitting a Notice of Intent does not replace the nomination process, nor does it mean you are officially nominated or will appear on the ballot.

What Happens After Filing a Notice of Intent?

• Your name will be added to the Register of Candidates, a public record on the City’s website.
• You can begin accepting campaign contributions and incurring campaign expenses.

Candidates must adhere to election finance rules outlined in Part 5.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act and the Expense Limits Regulation.

If there are changes to the information provided in the Notice of Intent, candidates must notify the Election Office within 48 hours.

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.

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.

• Opens: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
• Closes: Monday, September 22, 2025, at 12:00 pm

Nomination Information
Starting January 2, 2025, Candidate Nomination forms will be accepted in-person at City Hall during regular business hours. You are encouraged to contact the Returning Officer at 780-992-6200 or email elections@fortsask.ca to schedule a date and time to submit the nomination forms. You can also mail or courier the nomination forms to the address below, attention to the Returning Officer, Fort Sask Elections.

City of Fort Saskatchewan
Attn: Returning Officer, Fort Sask Elections
10005 102 Street
Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2C5

If you want to be nominated in the 2025 Municipal Election in Fort Saskatchewan, review the Candidate Nomination Package and complete the required forms.

Download the Nomination Package 

Nomination Forms

• Form 4: Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance
• Form 5: Candidate Financial Information
• Candidate Consent Disclosure Form

• C22-24: Elections Bylaw
• C7-19: Election Signage Bylaw
• Candidate Information Package

• Alberta Municipal Affairs municipal election website

Other Resources

• Local Authorities Election Act
• Municipal Government Act

Is a deposit required to file a Notice of Intent to Run?
No, a deposit is not required.

What is the Register of Candidates?
The Register of Candidates is a record of all candidates who have given notice to Fort Saskatchewan Elections that intend to seek nomination in the upcoming general election but have yet to complete the nomination process.

Candidates must submit their notice of intent to accept and incur campaign contributions and expenses.

Is submitting a Notice of Intent to Run the same as submitting nomination forms?
No, submitting a notice of intent is only one step in the process and does not mean you have been nominated or will appear on the ballot. Once a candidate’s notice of intent is accepted and they are added to the Register of Candidates, they may begin accepting campaign contributions and incurring expenses. To be officially nominated and appear on the ballot, candidates must complete the nomination process during the Nomination Period from January 1 to September 22, 2025.

What is the Eligibility to Run for Office
To be eligible to run for office, a prospective candidate must:

• Be at least 18 years old on Nomination Day (September 22, 2025).
• Be a Canadian citizen.
• Be a resident of Fort Saskatchewan for the six consecutive months immediately before Nomination Day.
• Be a resident of Fort Saskatchewan on Election Day (October 20, 2025).
• Not be otherwise ineligible or disqualified under the Local Authorities Election Act.