Election 2025
Official Town of Sedgewick 2025 Municipal Election Candidates List – September 23th, 2025
Name of Registered Candidates
- Ian J. MacEachern
- Todd Armitage
- Maxine B. Steil
- Tom Bahm
- Stephen Levy
- Nolan Lewis
Voting will take place on October 20th between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. The voting station will be located at: Sedgewick Community Hall, 4809-47th Street, Sedgewick, AB T0B-4C0
Dated at the Town of Sedgewick, in the Province of Alberta, this 24th day of September 2025 Sean Mascaluk , Returning Officer
In order to vote, you MUST produce identification for inspection. the identification must be one or more of:
Voter Information
To vote in the 2025 municipal election in the Town of Sedgewick, you must be:
- At least 18 years of age;
- A Canadian citizen; and
- A resident of the Town of Sedgewick.
Register to Vote
All voters must be on the permanent Electors Registry. Voters must register to vote by visiting Voterlink.
All voters must complete an Elector Register Form at a Voting Station.
Voter Identification as per section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act
OPTION ONE – If your name appears on the permanent electors register
Eligible voters can use one piece of ID issued by a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the person. For example, a driver’s license, an Alberta ID card or a Canadian passport.
OPTION TWO – If you are not on the permanent electors register, or you are, but do not have government-issued photo ID
Eligible voters can use one piece of identification issued by a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the person, the person’s name and the address of the person’s residence.
OR
One piece of identification from the list below that contains the person’s name and current address.
OR
One piece of identification from the list below that contains the person’s name and an eligible voter to vouch, who meets requirements below and completes Form 14 Statement of Voucher.
Acceptable ID
Proof of identity and current residence is required to be able to vote in municipal elections. Any of the following documents that has your name and address on it will be accepted as valid proof:
- Photo identification issued by a Canadian government agency, whether federal, provincial or local;
- Bank/credit card statement or personal cheque;
- Government cheque or cheque stub;
- Income/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: eg. Employment insurance, old age security, social assistance, disability support, or child tax benefit;
- Utility bill: eg. Telephone, public utilities commission, television, electricity, gas or water;
- Vehicle ownership, registration or insurance certificate; or
- A letter or form (attestation) confirming that the person lives at the stated address. The letter can be signed by any of the following
- authorized representative of a commercial property management company;
- authorized representative of a correctional institution;
- authorized representative of a First Nations band or reserve;
- authorized representative of a post-secondary institution;
- authorized representative of a facility that provides services to the homeless; or
- authorized representative of a support living facility or treatment centre;
Elections Alberta | How to Register to Vote | Register to Vote – YouTube
Considering being a CANDIDATE in the 2025 Town of Sedgewick Municipal Elections?
Do you have ideas about what a strong community needs? What would benefit the Town of Sedgewick to ensure its viability for the future? Being a member of the Town Council is the perfect place to share your thoughts!
Municipal elections are held every four years with the next election occurring on October 20th, 2025. The Town of Sedgewick elects five councillors, as per Bylaw 605, which means that each elected official represents all residents of our community.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations for this general elections opened on January 1, 2025 and will close at noon 12 pm on September 22, 2025, without exception.
Roles and Responsibilities of Council Members
Some of the requirements of Town Council members include:
- Attending monthly Regular Council Meetings and Special Meetings when necessary
- Spending time reading materials, and conversing with residents and CAO prior to meetings to prepare in making informed decisions
- Attending other Board & Committee Meetings, which you will be appointed to as a Council representative
If you are considering running for office please refer to the following links to help you get started:
A Candidate’s Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta
Municipal Elections – Overview (Province of Alberta)
Local Authorities Election Act
The Candidate Information Package contains details such as guidance for potential candidates, the duties of a Council Member, and nomination information. To view the package, click here or pick one up at the Town of Sedgewick Office.
*New* Intent to Run
The notice of intent to run process is new for the 2025 municipal election. Prospective candidates must file the notice of intent to run form at the Town of Sedgewick Administration Building. Once Flagstaff Town receives your completed form, your name will be added to the registry of candidates list, which can be found posted at the office or on our website.
To determine if you qualify as a candidate
- Section 21 – Qualification of the candidate
- Section 21.1 Criminal record check
Section 22 – Ineligibility
Section 23 – Ineligibility for nomination - Section 23.1 Disqualification of candidate
Instructions on filling out the nomination form
- Section 27 – Form of nomination
- Section 28 – Nominations
Information on assigning an official agent/representative
- Section 68 – Option for Official agent
Penalties for filing a false statement
- Section 151 – Offence candidate’s acceptance
Prospective candidates must submit the following to the Town office prior to 12pm on September 22th, 2025:
Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance
This form must be signed by 5 electors, who would be eligible to vote in the October 2025 election. The form must also be sworn before a commissioner for oaths or a Notary Public.
Form 5 – Candidate Information
Other pertinent files to be aware of include:
Bylaw 538 – Councillor Code of Conduct Bylaw
Mandatory Training is required under Bill 20 for all Councillors once oath of office is completed.