Information for Voters

Information for Voters

Voting in a municipal election is an important civic duty and gives you a direct say in shaping local governance. Municipal elections determine who will represent the community as Mayor, Councillors, or School Trustees. These elected officials make decisions related to infrastructure, taxation, recreation, education, and development that impact daily life in Drumheller. 

By voting, you ensure your voice is heard in shaping Drumheller’s future. It's an opportunity to elect leaders who reflect your values and priorities, and  strengthens the democratic process by ensuring the government is accountable to the people it serves. 

 

Register To Vote

Due to recent changes in the Local Authorities Election Act, municipalities are now required to maintain a list of registered voters within their jurisdiction. Any individual who wishes to vote on Election Day (October 20, 2025) must first be registered to vote within the Town of Drumheller. 

To ensure that you are on this list, please register to vote or update your existing voter registration information by visiting voterlink.ab.ca before September 15, 2025.

Voterlink.ab.ca is the Government of Alberta's online portal for voter registration. As per Section 49 of the Local Authorities Election Act, the Town of Drumheller has entered into an agreement to receive voter information from the Government of Alberta to assist in compiling a list of registered voters. The information collected will only be used to verify the identification of an elector when compiling or revising this list of registered voters. 

Can I Vote?

You are eligible to vote in the municipal election if on election day you are: 

  • registered to vote in Drumheller; 
  • at least 18 years old; 
  • a Canadian citizen; and 
  • a resident of the Town of Drumheller.

Please register to vote or update your existing voter registration information by visiting voterlink.ab.ca before September 15, 2025.

How Do I Vote?

To vote, you must be:

  • registered to vote in Drumheller; and
  • supply at least one (1) piece of identification issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial, or local), or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph.

A complete list of Voter Identification Requirements can be found on the Government of Alberta’s Municipal Elections website and the Elections Alberta website, below:  

Please register to vote or update your existing voter registration information by visiting voterlink.ab.ca before September 15, 2025.

If you are not registered to vote, you will be required to make a statement that you are eligible to vote on a prescribed form in the presence of an officer and produce a valid form of ID listed within the Local Authorities Election Act. 

Where and When to Vote?

Advanced voting days: 

Election day: 

Voting stations may also be set up in designated nursing homes, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and similar facilities for the purpose of taking resident's votes. You can contact us for more information at legislativeservices@drumheller.ca.

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