2025 Municipal Election

In accordance with the Municipal Government Act, the Village of Linden will hold a Municipal Election on October 20, 2025 to fill the position of five (5) Councillors.

These representatives are elected at-large. This means they represent the entire municipality of Linden, rather than geographic regions.

 

2025 Municipal Election – Important Dates

  • Nomination Period: January 1, 2025 – September 22, 2025.
  • Nomination Day (last opportunity to file nominations): September 22, 2025 at 12pm.
  • Advanced Voting: TBD
  • Election Day: October 20, 2025

 

Returning Officer Information:

Sarah Hardy  | 403-546-3888 |  clerk@linden.ca 

All nominations must be submitted to the Returning Officer before the nomination deadline. Additional questions can be directed to the Returning Officer.

The Returning Office is open for full-time hours: Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

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Alberta’s Municipal Affairs made several changes to the Local Authority Elections Act and the Municipal Government Act in 2024 that significantly impacts candidates, including the rules and requirements surrounding campaign funding. The Village of Linden recommends that anyone interested in becoming a candidate review the admended legislation.

Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act

Information for Candidates

Alberta’s Municipal Affairs made several changes to the Local Authority Elections Act and the Municipal Government Act in 2024 that significantly impacts candidates, including the rules and requirements surrounding campaign funding. The Village of Linden recommends that anyone interested in becoming a candidate review the admended legislation.

Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act

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Notice of Intent to Run

Due to changes in the Local Authorities Election Act, a notice on Intent to Run must be filed with the Village of Linden prior to accepting any campaign funding.

Notice of Intent to Run

Candidates can file their Intent to Run Form with the Returning Officer as follows:

  • In Person:
  • Village of Linden Office
  • 109 Central Avenue E
  • Linden, AB   T0M 1J0

 

 

  • Mail:
  • Village of Linden
  • Box 213
  • Linden, AB   T0M 1J0

The Village will maintain a register of candidates who have provided notice of Intent to Run, which will be publicly available here on our website.

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Nomination Period

The nomination period for the 2025 Municipal Election Opens January 1, 2025 and closes at noon on September 22, 2025.

During this period, nomination papers can be submitted to the Returning Officer at the Office Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

In order for the nomination papers to be accepted, they must:

  • Be complete in the prescribed forms;
  • Include a minimum amount of signatures from electors eligible to vote in the 2025 Municipal Election and be a resident within the local jurisdiction on the date of signing; and
  • Include a deposit of $100. The deposit must be payable to the Village of Linden is required in either cash, money order, or certified cheque. A receipt will be issued within 24 hours of the deposit.

 

2025 Information for Potential Candidates

Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance

Form 5 – Candidates Consent of Information

Name of Candidate Candidate Position Date Filed
Stuff will be added closer to the election date.