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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAd - Notice Election DayNotice of Election & Requirements for Voter Identification Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53) Local Jurisdiction: County of Newell, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given: That an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Number of Ward or Electoral Office(s) Vacancies Division Number Councillor 1 Division 4 Councillor 1 Division 8 Voting will take place on the 20th day of October 2025, between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. Division 4 Residents living North of Twp. Rd. 170 Cassils Community Center 190073 Rge Rd 155, Cassils Division 4 Residents living South of Twp. Rd. 170 Rainier Community Center 160077 Hwy 873, Rainier Division 8 Duchess Recreation Center 256 Louise Ave. West, Duchess If you aren’t sure which location you are to vote at, please check our Voter Information page at https://countyofnewell.ab.ca/voter-information-2025 or call 403-362-3266. Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act outlines identification requirements for local elections. Proof of identity and current residence is required to be able to vote in municipal elections. A resident can vote if their name is on the Permanent Electors Register and they produce 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. (Check your registration status or register to vote online at: https://www.voterlink.ab.ca) Residents not on the Permanent Electors Register can vote if they fill out the prescribed Form 13 (available at the voting station) and produce at least one piece of identification that has a photograph and a residential address (not a PO Box). For a list of types of acceptable ID, please visit the Elections Alberta website at https://www.elections.ab.ca/voters/id-required-to-vote/ or contact the Returning Officer at 403-362-3266. DATED at the County of Newell in the Province of Alberta, this 24th day of September 2025. Returning Officer – Shannon Biette Form 7