Town of Vegreville

When can I start campaigning?

Campaigning can start after your nomination papers are filed.  

Where can I find information on campaign finances? 

There have been changes made to the Local Authorities Election Act around campaign finances and advertising, so make sure to familiarize yourself with the regulations. 

Campaign Finance/Disclosure Amendments Fact Sheet 

Local Authorities Election Act 

Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement 

(If you're unable to open and print the above Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement, the form can be found on the Government of Alberta Municipal Election Forms webpage.)

Election signage:

Election signage may be displaced after the Notice of Election day (normally 24 hours after the close of nominations).

 Election signage must be removed within 48 hours after Election Day.

 Bylaw No. 12-2020 Election Signage 

Below is information if you are intending to run for the local school board in the upcoming 2021 Election. 

Elk Island Public Schools

Elk Island Catholic Schools

For more information on the election process, access the Government of Alberta School Board Elections Information Package.

Below is valuable information for Town of Vegreville residents eligible to vote in the 2021 Election.

Identification Requirements: 

Proof of name and home address is required to vote in the 2021 municipal election. The following types of verification meet the standard provincial requirement for one piece of identification:

• Identification issued by a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the elector and their name and current address.
• Proof of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Tenant Elector issued by the authorized representative of a commercial property management company.
• Proof of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Incarcerated Elector issued by the authorized representative of a correctional institution.
• Proof of Identity and Ordinary Residence issued by the authorized representative of a First Nations band or reserve.
• Proof of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Post-Secondary Student Elector in Residence issued by the authorized representative of a post-secondary institution.
• Proof of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Homeless Elector issued by the authorized representative of a facility that provides services to the homeless.
• Proof of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Elector in Long Term Care or Supportive Living Facility issued by the authorized representative of a supportive living facility or treatment centre.
• Supportive Living Facility issued by the authorized representative of a supportive living facility or treatment centre.
• Bank or credit card statement or personal cheque.
• Correspondence issued by a school, college or university.
• Government cheque or cheque stub.
• Income or property tax assessment notice.
• Insurance policy or coverage card.
• Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee.
• Pension plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation.
• Residential lease or mortgage statement.
• Statement of government benefits (for example, employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefit).
• Utility bill (for example, telephone, public utilities commission, television, hydro, gas or water).
• Vehicle ownership, registration or insurance certificate.
  
  
  

For more information, see the Voter Identification Requirements on the Government of Alberta website. 

Access the Local Authorities Election Act for information on procedures around campaigning, voting and counting of votes. This legislation is current as of September 1, 2020.

2017 Election Results:

2013 Election Results: