In 2024 and 2025, Alberta’s Municipal Affairs implemented key amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act and the Municipal Government Act. These updates introduce significant changes for candidates, especially in relation to campaign funding regulations and requirements. Anyone interested in becoming a candidate or campaigning for the upcoming election is strongly encouraged by the Town to review the amended legislation.
Local Authorities Election Act.
Nomination Period
The nomination period for the 2025 Municipal Election opens January 1, 2025, and closes at 12 p.m. (noon) on Monday, September 22, 2025.
During this period, both Notice of Intent to Run forms and nomination papers can be submitted at Town Hall (4917-49 Ave.) Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nomination forms will only be accepted if they are completed, include a minimum of five (5) signatures from electors eligible to vote in the 2025 Municipal Election and be a resident within the jurisdiction on the date of the signing, include a $100 deposit, and include a completed Notice of Intent to Run Form, if one has not already been submitted.
Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance
Form 5 – Candidate Financial Information
Notice of Intent to Run
Due to recent changes in the Local Authorities Election Act, a Notice of Intent to Run must also by filed with the Town of Bonnyville prior to accepting or expending campaign funding.
Candidates can file their Intent to Run form with the Returning Officer as follows:
In Person:
Town Hall
4917 49 Avenue
Bonnyville, AB
Attn: Returning Officer
Forms can be dropped off Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email:
Mail:
Town of Bonyville
Bag 1006
Bonnyville, AB T9N 2J7
Attn: Returning Officer
Candidate Disclosure Statementes
There were changes made to the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) as of May 2025 that will impact candidates when it comes to the filing of disclosure statements.
The new requirements for Candidate Statement Disclosures. Section 147.4 of the LAEA now states:
On or before September 30, 2025, a candidate must file a Disclosure Statement for all contributions received between January 1 and July 31, 2025.
This filing requirement is over and above the existing requirement to file a Disclosure Statement on or before March 1, 2026, for contributions received in the previous year, which is also still in place.
REMINDER:
If a notice of intent to run has been filed with the municipality a Disclosure Statement must be filed with the municipality on or before March 1 of each year if contributions were received in the previous year.
All disclosure statements filed with the municipality will be permanently posted on the Town website as per the LAEA.
Third Party Advertising
Changes to the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) set rules for third-party advertisers (TPAs) during municipal elections. TPAs must register with the Town of Bonnyville if they raise or spend over $1,000 on election advertising.
Registered TPAs must keep records for 3 years and follow spending and contribution limits. Collusion between candidates and TPAs to bypass these limits is prohibited (Section 166(2)).
Violations can result in fines up to $10,000 for individuals or $100,000 for organizations.
Complaints: Call 310-0000, then dial 780-644-1250. Refer to the LAEA for full details.
Intent to Run Registry
Name of Candidate | Candidate Position (Mayor or Councillor) | Date Filed |
| Elisa Brosseau | Mayor | June 27, 2025 |
| Kayla Blanchette | Councillor | June 10, 2025 |
| Caitlyn Bush | Councillor | April 4, 2025 |
| Byron Johnson | Councillor | September 16, 2025 |
| Philip Kushnir | Councillor | August 29, 2025 |
| Neil Langridge | Councillor | September 15, 2025 |
| Brian McEvoy | Councillor | July 24, 2025 |
| Christine (Tina) Michaud | Councillor | June 11, 2025 |
| David Sharun | Councillor | July 22, 2025 |
Any candidates with questions or concerns regarding the above information can reach out to:
Brad Trimble, Deputy Returning Officer email :
Renee Stoyles, Returning Officer, email: