Nomination Process

Step 1: Check Availability  

Anyone considering running for municipal office should first confirm their eligibility. Please review Section 21 – Section 23 of the Local Authorities Election Act to ensure your individual eligibility. To be eligible for municipal office, a prospective candidate must be: 

• at least 18 years old;  
• a Canadian citizen;  
• a resident of the Town of Drumheller for at least 6 consecutive months immediately before Nomination Day (September 22, 2025);  
• a resident of the Town of Drumheller on Election Day (October 20, 2025);  
• Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under the Local Authorities Election Act. 

Step 2: Submit the Notice of Intent to be Nominated  

Due to recent changes to the Local Authorities Election Act, a prospective candidate must give written notice to the local jurisdiction indicating that they intend to be nominated. The notice can be given by filling out the following form:  

• Form 29 - Notice of Intent 

The Town is required to post this information on the Town of Drumheller’s website. The register of prospective candidates that have filed out either their Notice of Intent, Nomination Forms, or both, can be found here.

Please note, submitting a Notice of Intent is not the same as submitting the nomination forms. Please review Step 3 to understand what your next steps are.  More information can be found in Section 147.22(1) and 147.221 of the Local Authorities Election Act. 

Step 3: Submit the Nomination Papers

The following documents must be completed and submitted in person to the Returning Officer in order for your nomination to be complete:  

• Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance.
• Form 5 – Candidate Financial Information.
• Town of Drumheller Release of Candidate Information Form.  

The prospective candidate is responsible for ensuring that their nomination forms meet the requirements of the Local Authorities Election Act. Information can be found in Sections 27 – 28 of the Local Authorities Election Act. These forms must meet the following requirements:  

• Form 4 must be signed by at least five (5) eligible voters; and
• Form 4 must be signed by a Commissioner for Oaths before you submit your nomination, or alternatively, by the Returning Officer. 

The Nomination Papers must be filed in person at Town Hall (224 Centre St, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4). To set an appointment for the submission of your Nomination Papers, please contact: legislativeservices@drumheller.ca.

The nomination period opened on January 1, 2025 and closes at12:00 noon of September 22, 2025. Your Nomination Papers must be filed on or before 12:00 noon on September 22, 2025. 

The Nomination Papers must be filed in person at Town Hall (224 Centre St, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y4). To make an appointment for the submission of your Nomination Papers, please contact: legislativeservices@drumheller.ca.  

Please review Section 32 of the Local Authorities Election Act for information on withdrawing your Nomination. According to this section, a candidate may withdraw their nomination by filing a withdraw in writing with the Returning Officer:  

• at any time during the Nomination Period (January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025 at Noon); or
• within 24 hours after the closing of the Nomination period, if more than the required number of candidates for any particular office are nominated.