Elections

The next Town of Canmore general municipal election is on Monday, October 20, 2025. 
Electors will be voting for one mayor and six town councillors.

Qualifications of a Candidate
A person may be nominated as a candidate in the Canmore municipal election if, on Nomination Day, the person is:

• 18 years of age or older,
• A Canadian citizen,
• A resident of Canmore for the six consecutive months immediate preceding Nomination Day, and
• Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified.

Sections 22 – 24 of the Local Authorities Election Act set out under what circumstances a person is not eligible for nomination. Anyone submitting a nomination is responsible for ensuring they are not in violation of any condition of eligibility.

Nomination Period and Nomination Day
The nomination period begins on January 2, 2025 and runs until 12 p.m. (noon) on September 22, 2025 (Nomination Day).

Notice of Intent
Individuals may incur campaign expenses or accept contributions before they are nominated as long as they have submitted a Notice of Intent to the returning officer at the Canmore Civic Centre.

For anyone that has not submitted a Notice of Intent before they are nominated, the form must be submitted on the same day that Nomination Papers are filed.

Nomination Papers
Anyone wishing to run for office must complete a Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure nomination requirements are complete before papers are submitted. These requirements include:

• a minimum of 25 eligible electors must provide their names, complete street addresses, and signatures on the nomination paper
• nomination papers must be accompanied by a $100 deposit provided in cash, by certified cheque, by money order, or using a debit or credit card,
• the candidate's signature must be witnessed by a Commissioner of Oaths or a returning officer.

Submitting Nomination Papers
A candidate or another person acting on behalf of a candidate may submit the Nomination Paper and Candidate Acceptance at the  Canmore Civic Centre between 8:30 4:30, and Monday through Friday. Nomination Papers may also be submitted by mail or courier to the Returning Officer, Town of Canmore, 902 7th Avenue, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 3K1.

Anyone who wishes to submit nomination papers in person to the returning officer can schedule an appointment by emailing municipal.clerk@canmore.ca. 

The returning officer is available by appointment to witness candidate signatures - email municipal.clerk@canmore.ca to schedule a time. Commissioner of Oaths services are also available at the Canmore Registry and through law offices. 

Candidate Resources

• Town  of Canmore Information for Candidates 2025
• Alberta Municipal Affairs Municipal Election Overview
• Alberta Municipalities Running for Municipal Office

Individuals may submit a Notice of Intent either before they have been nominated or when they are nominated. A person is considered nominated when their Nomination Paper and Candidate Acceptance have been accepted by the returning officer.

The following individuals have submitted a Notice of Intent or both a Notice of Intent and a Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance to run in the 2025 municipal election.

Councillor

Anyone wishing to examine documents submitted by a candidate may make an appointment with the returning officer at municipal.clerk@canmore.ca or 403-678-1550.

Candidates are responsible for understanding and complying with the provincial law governing election finances and contributions. The information on this page provides a brief summary only. For detailed information visit:

• Local Authorities Election Act - see Part 5.1
• A Candidate's Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta

Allowable Campaign Expenses
Campaign expenses include an expense incurred, or non-monetary contribution received, directly related to the promotion or opposition of a candidate during a campaign period. The Local Authorities Election Act sets out the following as eligible campaign expenses:

• the production of advertising or promotional material,
• the distribution, broadcast, or publication of advertising or promotional material in any media or by any other means during a campaign period, including by the use of a capital asset,
• the payment of remuneration and expenses to or on behalf of a person for the person's services as a chief financial officer or in any other capacity,
• securing a meeting place, or
• the conduct of opinion polls, survey, or research during a campaign period. 

Self-Funded Campaigns
Candidates may choose to entirely self-fund their campaigns up to a maximum of $10,000.

Campaign Contributions
After a person files nomination papers in the campaign period, the person officially becomes a candidate and may accept contributions of up to $5,000 from any person who is ordinarily a resident in Alberta. Candidates cannot accept contributions from any corporation or unincorporated organization, nor can they accept any anonymous contributions.

Bank Accounts
A candidate must open a bank account in their own name or in the name of the campaign as soon as possible after the total amount of contributions exceeds $1,000, including money from the candidate's own funds.

Records of Contributions and Expenses
Candidates must issue a receipt for every contribution received. For contributions over $50 candidates must record the name and address of the contributor as well as the amount of the contribution for inclusion in the campaign disclosure statements. "In kind" contributions of property, goods, and services must be valued and receipted, but services provided by a volunteer do not need to be included. Candidates must keep their records of contributions and expenses until March 1, 2024.

Campaign Disclosure Statements and Financial Statements
All candidates must submit a campaign disclosure statement and financial statement to the municipality on or before March 1 immediately following the general election even if they had no contributions or expenses. The campaign disclosure statement must be filed whether or not the candidate was elected.

All candidates from the 2021 general election filed statements before the deadline. Copies of the statements are posted below. Personal addresses of individuals have been removed to protect their privacy in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you wish to review the original statements please contact the municipal clerk at municipal.clerk@canmore.ca.  

• Braier, Christoph
• Domingo, Vijay
• Foubert, Tanya
• Graham, Wade
• Helder, Hans
• Hilstad, Jeff
• Krausert, Sean
• Laidlaw, Jeff
• Mah, Jeff
• Marra, Karen
• McCallum, Joanna
• Sandford, Vi
• San Miguel, Jyn
• Seeley, Rob

Reporting an Offence
The Alberta Election Commissioner may investigate any matter that may constitute an offence under Part 5.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act. 

2021 General Election Results

Voter Turnout

2021: 4,838 people voted out of 12,005 eligible voters. 40%

2017, 4,500 people voted out of 11,000 eligible voters. 41%

2013: 3,350 people voted out of 8,900 eligible voters. 38%

Past Election Results

2017 General Election

2013 General Election

2012 By-Election

2010 General Election

2007 General Election