As the Nomination and Election Day approaches, more information will be posted on this page.
The information provided is a summary only. Each candidate is responsible for complying with all relevant legislation and for ensuring that their campaign meets the requirements of all legislation.
The next Municipal Election will be held on October 20, 2025.
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.
Elections will be conducted in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and other applicable municipal bylaws and policies.
Notice: As of January 31, 2025, Local Authorities Election Forms Regulation has been updated. Please ensure you are using the updated forms, available on this page or at Municipal election forms | Alberta.ca
January 1, 2025 – First Day of Nomination Period
September 22, 2025 – Nomination Day
October 20, 2025 – Municipal Election Day
Section 21(01) of the Local Authorities Election Act states:
A person may be nominated as a candidate in any election under this Act if on nomination day the person (a)is eligible to vote in that election,
is at least 18 years of age
is a Canadian citizen,
(b) has been a resident of the local jurisdiction and the ward, if any, for the 6 consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day, and
(c) is not otherwise ineligible or is disqualified.
(This not an inclusive list. Consult the Local Authorities Election Act, section 22 for details.) Section 22(1) A person is not eligible to be nominated as a candidate in any election under this Act if on nomination day
(a) the person is the auditor of the local jurisdiction for which the election is to be held;
(b) subject to subsection (4), the person is an employee of the local jurisdiction for which the election is to be held unless the person takes a leave of absence under this section;
(c) the person is indebted to the municipality of which the person is an elector for taxes in default exceeding $50, excluding from that amount
(d.1) the person has, within the previous 10 years, been convicted of an offence under this Act, the Election Act, the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act or the Canada Elections Act (Canada).
147.22(1) No individual and no person acting for the individual shall accept a contribution or incur a campaign expense unless the individual has given written notice in accordance with this section.
(2) An individual who intends to be nominated or has been nominated to run for election in a local jurisdiction as a candidate must give written notice to the local jurisdiction in which the individual intends to be or has been nominated.
The Register of Candidates is record all candidates who have given notice of the Thorhild County Election that they intend to seek nomination in the 2025 election.
Register of candidates 147.22(1)
(1) A local jurisdiction must maintain a register of candidates that have given notice to the local jurisdiction under section 147.22.
(2) A local jurisdiction must make the register of candidates publicly available on the local jurisdiction’s website.
After submitting a notice of intent to be nominated, your name will appear on the register of candidates on Thorhild County Election website.
The campaign period for the 2025 Thorhild County Election runs from October 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025. Candidates may raise funds for their election campaigns during this time.
File Your NOTICE TO INTENT to Run
All candidates must submit a NOTICE OF INTENT. Submitting a NOTICE OF INTENT does not mean a person is nominated.
A Candidate must complete the nomination process by submitting a Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance Form 4 and Candidate Financial Information Form 5 during the Nomination Period from January 2 to September 22, 2025.
Candidates who plan to run in the 2025 Thorhild County Election can only accept campaign contributions and incur campaign expenses once their NOTICE OF INTENT is complete and they are added to the Register of Candidates.
Complete Form 5 Candidate Financial Information
Candidate Consent for Information Disclosure (optional)
Every nomination must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount $100.00 paid in cash, by certified cheque, by money order, by e-transfer or by debit card or credit card.
Candidates will be required to provide a criminal record check conducted, within the calendar year of the election, by RCMP, at the sole expense of the candidate. Criminal record check must be submitted with the Candidate's
14-2024 Municipal Elections Bylaw
Expense Limits Regulation
Municipal Government Act
Alberta Municipal Affairs
What Every Councillor Needs to Know – A Council Member's Handbook
Candidates will be listed below when a Notice of Intent is received.
This year, eligible electors will have to register to vote in the Municipal Election as outlined in the changes to the Local Authorities Election Act. Thorhild County must prepare a permanent electors register (often called a voter list) of residents in the municipality who are eligible to vote. The elector register is based on the information supplied by Elections Alberta. You will need an Alberta Driver’s License or an Alberta Identification Card for each individual you wish to register or update on Voterlink. To register to vote for the first time, update your existing information or check if you are registered visit Voterlink at www.voterlink.ab.ca. You may also contact: Phone: 780.427.7191 - Call toll free by dialing 310.0000 then dial 780.427.7191 Email: info@elections.ab.ca Any eligible elector who wishes to vote on Election Day must first be registered by September 15, 2025, on Voterlink or on Election Day at the Voting Station by providing identification.
Why Vote:
Every Canadian citizen has the right to vote in government elections. Voting is a crucial activity that shapes communities and connects citizens to the political process. By participating and expressing your opinion, you help democracy function. Your vote matters.
This page will be updated once the voting station locations are officially confirmed.