The Town of Bonnyville will be holding a Municipal By-Election on Monday, April 20, 2026, where voters will elect one Councillor to fill the vacancy currently on Town Council. The position of Councillor is elected ‘at large,’ meaning that this elected official will represent every resident in the Town. This elected official will join the previously elected Mayor and Councillors from the 2025 General Municipal Election.
The Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) governs municipal by-elections within Alberta. It sets out rules and regulations for candidates, donors, electors, third party advertisers and election administrators that must be followed before, during and after an by-election. The Town of Bonnyville has Bylaw No. 1580-24, the Election Bylaw, which establishes rules specific to the Town of Bonnyville’s municipal election.
If you have any questions regarding the upcoming election, please reach out to:
Brad Trimble, Deputy Returning Officer email :
Quinton Wintfley, Returning Officer, email:
Voter Information
Alberta’s Municipal Affairs updated the Local Authorities Elections Act and the Municipal Government Act in 2024 and 2025. These changes will impact both voters and candidates.
Residents will have to register to vote in the Municipal Election. The voter list is based on the existing provincial list maintained by Elections Alberta and provides VoterLink for voters to register, update information, or verify their registration.
To be ready to vote, please confirm your information is correct via Voterlink. This is where the Town receives a list of eligible voters.
To vote in the 2025 Municipal Election in the Town of Bonnyville, you must be:
- At least 18 years of age
- A Canadian citizen
- Reside in the Town of Bonnyville on the day that you vote
2026 Municipal By-Election Important Dates
Date | Description |
| Thursday, October 31, 2024 | The Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act is now in effect, marking the start of the campaign period for the 2025 Election. Eligible candidates may now submit their Notice of Intent to Run. |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Nomination period begins. |
| Saturday, March 1, 2026 | 2025 Campaign Disclosure Statements due, if applicable. |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | Nomination Day (Nominations close at 12 p.m. noon) |
| Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | Election advertising period begins. |
| Wednesday, April 2, 2026 | Candidate late filing fees due. |
| TBD | Advance Vote. |
| TBD | Advance Vote. |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | Election Day. (Election advertising period ends.) |
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | Statement of Results posted. |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | Elector deadline to apply for a judicial recount. |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | Campaign period ends. |