Election 2021

On Monday, October 18, 2021, the County of Wetaskiwin will be holding our Municipal Election. The County of Wetaskiwin is divided into seven divisions and each division elects one representative for a four-year term. On September 20, 2021, Nominations closed for the election and four divisions were appointed by acclamation: 

• Division 1 – Bill Krahn
• Division 3 – Dale Woitt
• Division 4 – Josh Bishop 
• Division 5 – Ken Adair 

There will be elections in Division 2, 6, & 7. 

Division 2 candidates are:

• Lynn Marie Carwell
• Terry Van de Kraats 

Division 6 Candidates are:

• Ron Baumann
• Rodney Heeney
• Kathy Rooyakkers 

Division 7 Candidates are:

• Chad Baumann
• Lyle Seely 

When voting, all electors are required to show identification which contains proof of identity and current residence. Visit the County webpage more details on voter identification.

Institutional Voting will be available on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the West Pine Seniors Lodge (Winfield) from 10:00 – 11:00 am and at the Wetaskiwin Hospital from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Election for the local school board will be held in conjunction with the municipal election. County residents voting in Ward 1 and 2 for the Wetaskiwin Regional Public School election can vote at their designated polling station. For more information visit WRPS Elections.   

The County of Wetaskiwin will also be conducting the Senate Election and Referendum vote on behalf of Elections Alberta on October 18. Residents will be able to vote at their designated polling station, if your division was appointed by acclamation, you can vote for the Senate and Referendum election at any polling station within the County of Wetaskiwin. For more information visit Elections Alberta. 

Unofficial Results (TBA)

The County of Wetaskiwin will also be conducting the Senate Election and Referendum vote on behalf of Elections Alberta on October 18. Residents will be able to vote at their designated polling station, if your division was appointed by acclamation, you can vote for the Senate and Referendum election at any polling station within the County of Wetaskiwin. For more information visit Elections Alberta. 

Referendum Questions: 

1. Should section 36(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 – Parliament and the government of Canada’s commitment to the principle of making equalization payments – be removed from the constitution?
2. Do you want Alberta to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time, which is summer hours, eliminating the need to change our clocks twice a year?

Polling Stations:

• County of Wetaskiwin Office (243019A Hwy 13) 
• Vang Church (474050 RGE RD 235)
• Central Community Hall (224045 TWP RD 472)
• Millet Agriplex (5290 - 45 Avenue, Millet)
• Falun Community Hall (272019 HWY 13)
• Battle Lake Church (15038 TWP RD 462)
• Winfield Agriplex (401 6 Street E, Winfield) 
• Yeoford Community Hall (465076 RGE RD 31)
• Buck Lake Community Hall (801 Lakeshore Drive, Buck Lake)
• Alder Flats Legion (2 - 2nd Avenue, Alder Flats)

Campaign Contributions - Those candidates wishing to run for the Municipal Election who wish to collect campaign contributions will be required to fill out the Candidate Information. This form can be obtained by clicking here. Forms can be returned to Jeff Chipley, Returning Officer by email to jchipley@county10.ca; by mail to Box 6960, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2G5; or in person at the County of Wetaskiwin office.