The Town of Vegreville will be holding a municipal election on October 20, 2025. Voters will elect one Mayor and six Councillors to a four-year term. Candidates who intend to run in the 2025 Vegreville Municipal Election must complete Notice of Intent to Run and be added to the Register of Candidates before accepting contributions or incurring expenses.
Within this page, you will find important information about the 2025 election campaign, including relevant dates, voter requirements and prospective candidate frequently asked questions. This page will be updated as new information becomes available.
2025 Municipal Election Frequently Asked Questions
Thinking about running for Council? Town of Vegreville 2025 Candidate Guide
Important Dates
The list below describes important dates for voters and candidates.
- January 1, 2025: Nomination Period Opens
- September 22, 2025: Nomination Period Closes at Noon
- September 23, 2025: Deadline to Withdraw Nomination
- October 20, 2025: Election Day
- October 21-November 7, 2025: Council Orientation & Training Sessions (Note: Attendance is mandatory for all elected officials)
- October 27, 2025: Swearing-In Ceremony, Organizational Meeting, Inaugural Council Meeting (Note: Attendance is mandatory for all elected officials)
- December 31, 2025: Campaign Period Ends
- February 28, 2025: 2025 Campaign Disclosure Statements are due
Notice of Intent to Run
An individual who intends to be nominated or has been nominated to run for election as a candidate, must give written notice to the Town of Vegreville. The following form may be submitted in-person or by email at election@vegreville.com.
No individual or person acting on behalf of an individual may accept contributions or incur campaign expenses until Notice of Intent to Run is complete and they have been added to the Register of Candidates. Further information on campaign financing is available within the Campaigning and Campaign Financing section below.
Nomination Period
Nominations for Mayor or Councillors will be accepted from January 1, 2025, until September 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. MST. Nomination forms will be accepted at the Town Administration Office. Contact the Deputy Returning Officer below to arrange for a time. Further information on nomination requirements is available within the Candidate Information section below.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or inquiries regarding the Town of Vegreville municipal election, please contact:
Lesley Kucherawy
Deputy Returning Officer
election@vegreville.com
780-632-2606
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Candidate Information
Below is information relevant to candidates intending to run for municipal office in the 2025 Town of Vegreville election.
Candidate Overview
For information regarding eligibility to run, nominations, campaigning, collecting campaign contributions and incurring campaign-related expenses, access the Town of Vegreville 2025 Candidate Guide.
Who is eligible to run?
To become a municipal candidate, you must be at least 18 years of age on nomination day, a Canadian citizen, and must have been a resident of the Town of Vegreville for the six consecutive months preceding Nomination Day.
Where can I find the nomination forms?
The following forms can be printed off to be handed in at the time of filing:
Nomination Paper and Candidate Acceptance
Acknowledgement of Council Meeting Dates & Mandatory Orientation
(If you're unable to open and print the above PDF forms, they can be found on the Government of Alberta Municipal election forms | Alberta.ca webpage.)
Where can I file nomination papers?
Nomination forms can be filed at the Town Administration Office with the Deputy Returning Officer. Please email election@vegreville.com for an appointed time to file.
Is there a nomination fee?
The Town of Vegreville does not charge a fee to run for Council.
Can I withdraw my nomination?
Candidates may withdraw their nomination at any time during the nomination period and up to 24 hours after the close of the nomination period.
Campaigning and Campaign Financing
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 Elections Forms webpage.)
Election signage:
Election signage may be displayed 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
List of Candidates
The list of 2025 Election Candidates will be updated as Notice of Intent forms are submitted.
Candidate Name | Date Registered |
David Berry | February 18, 2025 |
Tim MacPhee | February 18, 2025 |
Jerrold Lemko | February 18, 2025 |
Justin Curtis | February 19, 2025 |
Len Bullock | February 19, 2025 |
School Trustee Election Information
Below is information if you are intending to run for the local school board in the upcoming 2025 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.
Voter Information
NEW for 2025
Municipalities are required to maintain a Permanent Elector Register of residents who are eligible to vote. You must be registered to vote on Election Day.
- To pre-register or check your registration status, visit the Voterlink website
- The Town of Vegreville will receive and use their list of eligible voters from Voterlink, so please confirm your information is correct to ensure you are ready to vote
- Please note that registering through Voterlink will add you to the Provincial Electors Registry
- If you are not on the Permanent Electors Registry, you must bring a number of documents on election day to confirm your eligibility to vote.
Permanent Electors Register & Voting Information
At the Polling Station
If You Are Already Named on the Permanent Electors Register:
- you must provide one piece of Government-issued photo ID, including your full name, current address, and photo.
- Please note: Another elector can no longer vouch for your identity. You must be able to produce an acceptable form of identification.
If You Are Not Named on the Permanent Electors Register:
- Make a statement confirming your eligibility to vote in the prescribed form.
- Validate your identity and address of residence by producing one (1) of the following:
- One piece of Government-issued photo ID, including your full name, current address, and photo.
- One piece of identification authorized under the Election Act (s. 100(2)(b)) that establishes your name and current address of residence.
- A more detailed list of authorized identifications will be provided closer to Election Day.
For Identification Containing a Mailing Address (e.g., PO Box):
- If you registered to vote at your current physical address, you can use your Driver’s License or Identification Card with your current mailing address.
- If you are not registered to vote or need to register at a new physical address:
- If you have a Government of Alberta-issued Driver’s License or Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, you do not need additional identification.
- If you do not have a Government of Alberta-issued license, you will need additional identification to prove your physical address (e.g., legal land description, lot-block-plan, and/or 911 address) prior to voting.
Vouching
- Another elector is only permitted to vouch for someone’s address, not their identity.
- An elector who has been vouched for cannot vouch for another.
For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-elections-overview
Past Election Information
Access the Local Authorities Election Act for information on procedures around campaigning, voting and counting of votes. This legislation is current as of October 31, 2024.
2021 Election Results:
Position | First Name | Last Name | Incumbent | Elected | Votes |
Mayor | Timothy Paul | MacPhee | N | Y | 1427 |
Mayor | Jack | Timmermans | N | N | 297 |
Councillor | David Keith | Berry | Y | Y | 772 |
Councillor | Len | Bullock | N | Y | 1,148 |
Councillor | Justin | Curtis | N | Y | 1,183 |
Councillor | William (Mark) | Hamm | N | N | 343 |
Councillor | Jerrold John | Lemko | Y | Y | 1,251 |
Councillor | Margaret | Michaelchuk | N | N | 760 |
Councillor | Taneen Jeanette | Rudyk | Y | Y | 1,214 |
Councillor | Tina | Warawa | Y | Y | 1,149 |
2017 Election Results:
Position | First Name | Last Name | Incumbent | Elected | Votes |
Mayor | Timothy Paul | MacPhee | N | Y | 990 |
Mayor | Myron Robert Steve | Hayduk | Y | N | 949 |
Councillor | Jerrold John | Lemko | N | Y | 1,441 |
Councillor | Taneen Jeanette | Rudyk | Y | Y | 1,343 |
Councillor | Tina | Warawa | N | Y | 1,321 |
Councillor | Marielle | Brodziak | Y | Y | 1,268 |
Councillor | Annie Elizabeth | Waters | N | Y | 1,237 |
Councillor | David Keith | Berry | Y | Y | 938 |
Councillor | Greg | Kurulok | N | N | 802 |
Councillor | David Sheldon | MacDonald | N | N | 698 |