October 2025 Municipal Election
Thank you for thinking of becoming a candidate as a member of your local Municipal Council.
The Local Authorities Election Act requires a Register of Candidates to be
maintained of those that have filed a Notice of Intent to Run and that it be publicly
available on the website.
2025 Village of Forestburg Municipal Election Register of Candidates
(Notice of Intent to Run)
| Name | Jurisdiction | Date |
| Elaine Fossen | Village of Forestburg | July 15, 2025 |
Being a member of Council is a challenging and rewarding experience. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and represent the best interests of the residents of Forestburg, Alberta.
If elected as a member of Council, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of your municipality.
Per the Local Authorities Election Act, candidates intending to run for the 2025 election for the position of Councillor must register their notice of intent with the Election Office before accepting campaign contribution or incurring campaign expenses.
To register, interested candidates may complete the Notice of Intent to Run form and submit it by email to the Returning Officer at acao@forestburg.ca or in person to the Returning Officer at 4902 50th Street Forestburg, AB>
A current listing of candidates which have submitted to their Notice of Intent to Run for Election Office will be posted as Notices are received
Please note: Candidates that register their Notice of Intent to Run are not exempt from submitting their official nomination forms with required signatories which will be accepted beginning January 1, 2025 through to Nomination Day on September 22, 2025.
Term of Office
You will be elected for a four-year term of office which expires in October 2029
-Nomination Package
-Forms
-Council roles and responsibilities
-What Every Councillor Needs to Know-handbook
Council Code of Conduct Bylaw
Procedure Bylaw
The council is the governing body of the municipal corporation and the custodian of its powers, both legislative and administrative.
You will be required to attend:
• Regular Meetings of Council
• Meetings of other boards and agencies that you have been appointed to as a Council representative
• Conferences, conventions, seminars and workshops for training and discussions
• Social and other events promoting your municipality
Village of Forestburg Committees
You will also need to spend time reading material and talking to residents, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and others. This will all be part of the necessary preparation for meetings so that you can make informed decisions.
Nominations
The Nomination period runs from January 1, 2025 through to September 22, 2025, with the deadline to submit papers being 12:00 p.m. on September 22, 2025.
Prior to Nomination Day, you must see the Returning Officer to submit your completed nomination form between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm at 4902 50th Street, Forestburg Alberta.
Nomination Day is Monday, September 22, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and running until 12:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted during this time at the Forestburg Village office (4902 50th Street)
Election Day
Election Day will be on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 10 am until 8 pm.
Voting Stations
The need for a Voting Station for the 2025 Election will be determined after Nomination Day. If there is an election, the voting station will be in the Forestburg Civic Building, 4902 – 50 Street, Forestburg, AB.
Unofficial Election Results
Unofficial election results will be available as soon as possible after the voting station closes. The unofficial results will be placed on the Village web site at www.forestburg.ca on the evening of the vote. Candidates may call (780) 582-3668 to get unofficial election results after the election.