2025 Municipal Election

Register as a Candidate

• Disclosing Financial Contributions and Expenses

  • All candidates must file a disclosure statement, regardless of whether they are self-funded or actually elected, by March 1st, 2026. 
  • If you intend on collecting campaign contributions or incurring a campaign expense, you must file your nomination papers before you collect those contributions or incur those expenses.
  • Disclosure statements require the disclosure of the names and addresses of donors whose contributions exceed $50, as well as information about contributions received, other sources of funding, campaign expenditures, your campaign's surplus or deficit.
  • It is an offence to fail to file a disclosure statement. Candidates will be levied a late filing fee of $500. 
• Campaigning and Sign Guidelines

  As per the Local Authorities Election Act, there are no limitations on when a candidate may start campaigning. Nevertheless, as per the Town's Land Use Bylaw, there are restrictions on where and how long candidates may place signs and literature. 

  Political poster signs:

  • may only be erected on Sunday, August 24, 2025, or later.
  • must be removed by Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
  • shall not be posted within the property boundaries of any existing Town owned land or facility or any sidewalks or road right of way adjacent to Town owned land or facilities;
  • may be posted on boulevards and road rights of way adjoining parks and playing fields; 
  • shall be a minimum of 3 m from any road access and a minimum of 5 m from any intersection. 
  • shall not exceed 1.1 m2 in area, 1.2 m in height, and must be self supporting; 
  • cannot emit sound, use video features or be illuminated;
  • shall be maintained in a condition that is neat and shall not be unsightly or dangerous; 
  • shall not interfere with or be confused with a traffic control device; and
  • shall not interfere with the safe and orderly movement of pedestrians or vehicles, or restrict the sight lines for pedestrians or motorists.

  To view a map of where signs are allowed in Coaldale, please click here. 

Important Dates

Voting Locations

What You Need to Vote

• ID Requirements

  To vote, you must bring one piece of ID that includes your name and current address. Photo ID is not required. 

  Accepted forms of ID include:

  • Alberta identification cards;
  • utility bills;
  • bank or credit card statements or personal cheques;
  • driver's licenses;
  • proof of vehicle ownership (registration or insurance certificates);
  • government cheques or cheque stubs;
  • income or property tax assessment notices;
  • insurance policy or coverage cards;
  • letters from a public curator, public guardian, or public trustee;
  • pension plan statements of benefits, contribution, or participation;
  • residential lease or mortgage statements; and
  • statements of government benefits including such as employment insurance or old-age security, and disability support etc. 
• ID Alternatives (Attestation of Residence & Vouching)

  In place of ID, voters can submit the following types of attestation of residence:

  • by landlord; and
  • by supportive living facility;

  As a last resort, another voter may vouch for your address, providing that you have another piece of ID that verifies your identity.