Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find the FAQ that Ward 4 County residents may have regarding our 2027 Municipal By-Election.
Ward 4 residents interested in running for Council can get more information on the Running for Council page or by contacting the County's Returning Officer at 780-836-3348 ext. 235 or ea@!zilch!countynl.ca
Under the Local Authorities Election Act (s. 47, 48, 53) , a person is eligible to vote if they meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Is at least 18 years old
- Canadian citizen
- Resides in Alberta and is a resident of the County AND the Division on election day
- Acceptable voter identification
- Have not voted before in this election
- Are listed on the elector register and/or sign a declaration that qualifications are met
Note: It is the voter’s responsibility to ensure they are eligible. Please ensure that you are registered to vote and that your information is up to date by visiting the Voterlink website.
Residents can refer to the County's ward map, or they can access the online public GIS system to look up their ward.
Online GIS Tip: To turn on the Electoral District Layer, navigate to the Council group layer and turn on the layers in the drop-down.
The official list of eligible candidates can be found on the Register of Candidates page.
It is up to the discretion of the candidates to determine if they wish to organize and host open houses/debates or other campaign-related events. It is also the candidate's responsibility to advertise such events.
Curious about your candidate’s platform? Contact them directly to discuss!
If multiple candidates remain after the nomination withdrawal deadline (January 26, 2027):
Ward 4 (Deadwood – Sunny Valley) residents will vote on Election Day.
- Election Day: Monday, February 22, 2027
- Location: Deadwood Community Hall, 224013 Highway 690, Deadwood, AB
- Hours: 7:30 am - 8 pm
If only one (1) candidate remains after the nomination withdrawal deadline:
The Candidate becomes the Councillor for Ward 4 by acclamation, and voting is not required.
Voter ID Requirements
New legislation under the Local Authorities Elections Act now requires municipalities across Alberta to have a Permanent Electors Register (PER).
Please ensure that you are registered to vote and that your information is up to date by visiting the Voterlink website.
To vote, you must prove your identity and current address.
If you ARE ON the Permanent Electors Register (PER):
- ONE government-issued photo ID that includes your name, physical (or mailing) address, and photo. This government-issued ID must match what is on the Permanent Electors Register.
If you are NOT on the Permanent Electors Register (PER):
If you are not on the Permanent Electors Register (PER) or need to register at a new physical address, you will need additional identification to prove your physical address (i.e. legal land description, lot-block-plan, or rural address) prior to voting.
- ONE Government-issued photo ID that includes your name, physical (or mailing) address and photo;
- AN ADDITIONAL document that supports proof of residence, such as:
- Tax Notice
- Utility Bill (Electric, Gas, Water, Cable, Telephone, Internet)
- Residential Lease or Sublease
- Prescription Bottle Insert or Container
- AND the completed and signed FORM 13 issued at the polling station
NOTE: A passport cannot be used as one piece of identification, as the address is handwritten by the individual.
If you are an Alberta resident who can legally live in Canada and do not have a valid government-issued photo ID, you can apply for an ID card to use as photo identification by visiting Registry Services.