Municipal Election

Cochrane councillor Alex Reed has announced he will seek a third term in office, centring his campaign on sustainable growth, environmental stewardship, and diversifying the tax base.

Reed said the community’s rapid growth requires stronger planning and infrastructure investment.

“We need to get ahead of this growth in terms of infrastructure, and I think stability in terms of growth is critical,” he said.

Cochrane town councillor Susan Flowers has announced she will not seek a third term and says she is proud of what was accomplished over the past eight years.

“I love Cochrane and I want the best for it,” Flowers said. “But I’m just getting burnt out from the late-night meetings and the vast number of important topics we have, and the dissension on council has made it even more challenging. It hasn’t been easy.”

Cochrane town council is wrapping up its four-year term tonight with a parting gift in recognition of its service to the community.

The council received a plaque thanking members for their service from 2021 to 2025, featuring the distinct Cochrane brand.

The same council elected in 2017 was returned in 2021 from a field of 19 candidates. Mayor Jeff Genung was uncontested in his re-election bid.

Voters in Lacombe will elect a mayor and six councillors on Oct. 20.

Advance voting will take place Oct. 15 to 18 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day voting will also be held at the same location.

Eligible voters are reminded to bring identification. A list of accepted ID is available on the City of Lacombe website.

The deadline to file nomination papers is Sept. 22 at noon. The list of candidates is updated as papers are received and approved by the returning officer.

The Strathmore Municipal Election takes place next month, and candidates are putting out signs and campaigning across the community.

There are currently 13 candidates running in the election: with eleven candidates for council and two candidates for mayor.

Here is the full timeline of the 2025 Municipal Election in Strathmore:

Jan. 1 - Nomination period begins.

Mar. 3 - 2024 campaign disclosure statements are due.

Sylvan Lakers interested in the 2025 Municipal Election are invited to learn more about running for Council.

The Town is hosting a Candidate Information Night on Wednesday September 10 at the Municipal Government Building (Council Chambers). Residents can learn details about running for Mayor or Councillor, including, but not limited to:

Diamond Valley Mayor Barry Crane has announced he will not be running for re-election this October.

Crane made the announcement in a Facebook livestream earlier this week, reflecting on his 12 years in municipal politics and expressing gratitude to those who supported him along the way.

He was first elected to Turner Valley town council in 2013 and later acclaimed as mayor in a 2019 by-election.

Red Deer voters will head to the polls Oct. 20 to elect a mayor and eight city councillors.

Advance voting is scheduled for Oct. 14 to 18. Polling station locations and times have not yet been announced.

Eligible voters are reminded to bring identification. Details on accepted ID are available under the Elector Eligibility section of the Elections Red Deer website.

Municipal Election Day is coming October 20.

Voting will run from 8 am to 8 pm at The Wellness and Community Connections Centre, 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake.

Advance voting stations have been set up for:

Ron Chapman has announced that he is seeking re-election as a councillor for the upcoming municipal election.

In a press release to DiscoverAirdrie, having lived in this community for 47 years and served on Council for 15, he remains committed to applying a steady, common-sense approach to managing growth and addressing the needs of our city.