Election

Local Municipalities Candidate Orientation Session (Aug. 6)

Are you considering running as a Councillor in one of the municipalities within Lamont County (Lamont County, Andrew, Bruderheim, Chipman, Lamont or Mundare)? Want to know what is required and the expectations of being a Councillor? Unsure of the time commitments and other roles and responsibilities? Need more information on the election format and requirements? We have you covered! 

The Town of Lamont, Lamont County and the other four municipalities within Lamont County are hosting an in-person Candidate Orientation Session in Bruderheim for the 2025 Municipal Election on Oct. 20. Those interested in learning more about becoming a candidate are welcome to attend (please register, as space is limited).

Where: Bruderheim Fire Hall (5112 Queen St, T0B 0S0, Bruderheim  AB, CA)
When: August 6
Time: 6-8 p.m.

How to attend: Complete the registration form. Please register by August 1.

REGISTER NOW

This is not a public forum or Q&A session, rather an orientation session for potential candidates and those interested in more information on becoming a candidate or running for council in any of the municipalities within Lamont County. 

Municipal Election

In Alberta, elections are held every 4 years. The next general municipal election will be held on October 20, 2025.

Town residents will elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors in the upcoming election.

Advanced Voting

To be determined.

Election Day

Election Day will be Monday, October 20, 2025. Voting will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lamont Recreation Hall, 4844 49 Street.

Prior to October 1, 2025, voters should go to voterlink.ab.ca to register to vote or confirm your information is correct. You may also register by phone at 780-427-7191 or toll free at 310-0000 then dial 780-427-7191.

In order to vote, PHOTO identification and proof of residential street address, such as: tax notice or utility bill must be provided.

Elected Officials

Mayor:
Foulds, Jody

Councillors:
Harvey, Allan
Holowaychuk, Colleen
Koroluk, Perry
Sieker, Linda

2 Vacant Councillor positions

Candidate Information

The Local Authorities Election Act (as amended) governs municipal elections in Alberta. It sets out rules and regulations for candidates, donors, electors, and election administrators that must be followed before, during and after an election.

Changes to the Local Authorities Election Act came into effect on October 31, 2024.

A collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2024 amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act.

These can be found on the Government of Alberta Website  Changes to the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) 2024

All candidates are encouraged to develop a working knowledge of the Local Authorities Election Act.

It is recommended that candidates seek legal advice, where possible, regarding their obligations.

Nomination and Candidate Information Package

2025 Nomination Package

2025 Candidate Information Package 

Notice of Nomination Day

Election Resources

The Province of Alberta provides election resources and information for candidates.

Additional resources can be found on the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) website by clicking the link below.
https://www.auma.ca/advocacy-services/programs-initiatives/running-municipal-office-0.

Returning Officer:

Betty Malica
Phone: 780-895-2010
Email

Register of Candidates

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

Candidates will be listed below when a Notice of Intent to Run or a Nomination Filing is received.

Please Note: Any person wanting to examine the filed nomination forms may contact the Returning Officer at general@lamont.ca.

Council Meetings

Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month commencing at 7:00 PM. Council packages are available for members of Council the Friday prior to the meeting. 

Following the 2025 Municipal Election, successful Candidates will be sworn in as member of Town Council at a Swearing-In Ceremony that will take place on October 28, 2025, followed by the Organizational Meeting of Council.