Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find the FAQ that County residents have regarding our 2025 Municipal elections. Or download the printable version.
County residents who also own property in another municipality may only vote in the municipal election in the jurisdiction in which they reside on election day, meaning you may only vote in one municipal election. This is under the Local Authorities Election Act (s. 47).
Rules of Residence Requirements:
A person’s place of residence is governed as follows:
- A person may be a resident of only one place at a time
- If a person has more than one residence in Alberta, that person shall designate one place of residence as the person’s place of residence
- The residence of a person is the place where the person lives and sleeps, and when absent, intends to return
- A person does not lose their residence by leaving their home temporarily
- A student who attends an educational institution and has family members who are resident in the municipality is deemed to reside with those family members
- If a person leaves the area with the intent of making their residence elsewhere, the person loses the person’s residence within the area
A person shall designate the person’s place of residence in accordance with the following:
- The address shown on the person’s driver’s license issued by the Government of Alberta or an identification card issued by the Government of Alberta
- The address to which the person’s income tax correspondence is addressed and delivered
- The address to which the person’s mail is addressed and delivered
- A person who is a resident of a public or separate school division under the Education Act is deemed to be a resident of that respective division
Note:
- Residency is self-declared.
- Voters must be listed on the elector register.
- If not on the elector register, the voter must sign and complete Form 13, Elector Register, to be eligible to vote.
Under the Local Authorities Election Act (s. 47, 48, 53) , a person is eligible to vote if they meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Is at least 18 years old
- Canadian citizen
- Resides in Alberta and is a resident of the County AND the Division on election day
- Acceptable voter identification
- Have not voted before in this election
- Are listed on the elector register and/or sign a declaration that qualifications are met
Note: It is the voter’s responsibility to ensure they are eligible. Please ensure that you are registered to vote and that your information is up to date by visiting the Voterlink website.
Residents can refer to the County's ward map, or they can access the online public GIS system to look up their ward.
Online GIS Tip: To turn on the Electoral District Layer, navigate to the Council group layer and turn on the layers in the drop-down.
All Wards (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Residents in all seven wards in the County of Northern Lights will have the opportunity to cast a ballot on the 'Question to the Voters' regarding the proposed Nuclear Power Project.
The two (2) questions are:
- Do you support the County of Northern Lights engaging with residents, businesses, and other levels of government to explore the potential impacts and benefits of a nuclear power plant within the County or neighbouring County?
- Do you support a nuclear power generation facility within the County of Northern Lights?
Wards 1, 5, and 6
In addition to the ‘Question to the Voters’ ballot, residents in the following wards will be voting for 1 (one) council representative.
- Ward 1 (Weberville – Stewart)
- Ward 5 (North Star – Breaking Point)
- Ward 6 (Hotchkiss – Hawk Hills)
Below are the officially declared candidates for the 2025 Municipal Elections in the County of Northern Lights.
It is up to the discretion of the candidates to determine if they wish to organize and host open houses/debates or other campaign-related events. It is also the candidate's responsibility to advertise such events.
Curious about your candidate’s platform? Contact them directly to discuss!
| WARD ONE (WEBERVILLE - STEWART) | |
Image  | Gannon, Albert
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Image  | These, Gary
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Image  | Thompson, Roy
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| WARD FIVE (BREAKING POINT - NORTH STAR) | |
Image  | Coulter, Pat
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Image  | Dechant, Gloria
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Image  | Yasinski, Allan
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| WARD SIX (HOTCHKISS - HAWK HILLS) | |
Image  | Ungarian, Terry
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Image  | Van Oort, Tony
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Wards 2, 3, 4, and 7 have council representation elected by acclamation.
Your official representatives are:
- Ward 2 (Warrensville – Lac Cardinal): Kayln Schug, incumbent
- Ward 3 (Dixonville – Chinook Valley): Brenda Yasinksi, incumbent
- Ward 4 (Deadwood – Sunny Valley): Brent Reese, incumbent
- Ward 7 (Keg River – Carcajou): Linda Halabisky, incumbent
For information related to the Peace River School Division (PRSD) board trustee elections, including polling dates, trustee boundary maps, and candidates, please visit the PRSD website.
Or contact Rhonda Freeman, PRSD Returning Officer, at 780-624-3601
Residents can cast ballots for candidate elections and 'Question to the Voters' regarding the proposed Nuclear Power Project on Advance Polling days or on Municipal Election Day (Monday, October 20).
Please ensure you bring all necessary ID documents with you.
Advance Polling
| RESIDENTS OF WARDS 1, 2 & 3 (Weberville – Stewart; Warrensville – Lac Cardinal; Dixonville – Chinook Valley) | ||
|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2025 | WARRENSVILLE PW SHOP 240079 TWP RD 844 (across from the Warrensville Community Hall) | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 | WARRENSVILLE PW SHOP 240079 TWP RD 844 (across from the Warrensville Community Hall) | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| RESIDENTS OF WARDS 4, 5, 6, & 7 (Deadwood – Sunny Valley; North Star – Breaking Point, Hotchkiss – Hawk Hills; Keg River – Carcajou) | ||
|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2025 | COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 600 7 AVE. NW, MANNING | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 | COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 600 7 AVE. NW, MANNING | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
Municipal Election Day
Residents can cast ballots for candidate elections and 'Question to the Voters' regarding the proposed Nuclear Power Project on Advance Polling days or on Municipal Election Day (Monday, October 20).
Please ensure you bring all necessary ID documents with you.
Advance Polling
| RESIDENTS OF WARDS 1, 2 & 3 (Weberville – Stewart; Warrensville – Lac Cardinal; Dixonville – Chinook Valley) | ||
|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2025 | WARRENSVILLE PW SHOP 240079 TWP RD 844 (across from the Warrensville Community Hall) | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 | WARRENSVILLE PW SHOP 240079 TWP RD 844 (across from the Warrensville Community Hall) | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| RESIDENTS OF WARDS 4, 5, 6, & 7 (Deadwood – Sunny Valley; North Star – Breaking Point, Hotchkiss – Hawk Hills; Keg River – Carcajou) | ||
|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2025 | COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 600 7 AVE. NW, MANNING | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 | COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 600 7 AVE. NW, MANNING | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
Municipal Election Day
| MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 POLLS OPEN 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | ||
| WARD 1 (WEBERVILLE – STEWART) | WEBERVILLE COMMUNITY HALL | 220078 TWP RD 850 |
| WARD 2 (WARRENSVILLE – LAC CARDINAL) | WARRENSVILLE COMMUNITY HALL | 240080 TWP RD 844 |
| WARD 3 (DIXONVILLE - CHINOOK VALLEY) | DIXONVILLE GOLDEN AGE SENIORS CENTRE | 8A HWY 689 EAST |
| WARD 4 (DEADWOOD - SUNNY VALLEY) | DEADWOOD COMMUNITY HALL | 224013 HWY 690 |
| WARD 5 (BREAKING POINT - NORTH STAR) | COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING | 600 - 7 AVE. NW MANNING |
| WARD 6 (HOTCHKISS - HAWK HILLS) | HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY HALL | 230081 TWP RD 932 |
| WARD 7 (KEG RIVER - CARCAJOU) | KEG RIVER COMMUNITY HALL | 243009B TWP RD 1014 |
New legislation under the Local Authorities Elections Act now requires municipalities across Alberta to have a Permanent Electors Register (PER).
Please ensure that you are registered to vote and that your information is up to date by visiting the Voterlink website.
To vote, you must prove your identity and current address.
If you ARE ON the Permanent Electors Register (PER):
- ONE government-issued photo ID that includes your name, physical (or mailing) address, and photo. This government-issued ID must match what is on the Permanent Electors Register.
If you are NOT on the Permanent Electors Register (PER):
If you are not on the Permanent Electors Register (PER) 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 rural address) prior to voting.
- ONE Government-issued photo ID that includes your name, physical (or mailing) address and photo;
- AN ADDITIONAL document that supports proof of residence, such as:
- Tax Notice
- Utility Bill (Electric, Gas, Water, Cable, Telephone, Internet)
- Residential Lease or Sublease
- Prescription Bottle Insert or Container
- AND the completed and signed FORM 13 issued at the polling station
NOTE: A passport cannot be used as one piece of identification, as the address is handwritten by the individual.
If you are an Alberta resident who can legally live in Canada and do not have a valid government-issued photo ID, you can apply for an ID card to use as photo identification by visiting Registry Services.