Election Dates

On October 18, residents of Yellowhead County will elect a new municipal council made up of 8 members of Council and one Mayor.  This council will serve a four-year term from October 2021 to October 2025.

This page includes important election dates for the Yellowhead County Municipal Election, including candidate nomination deadlines, voting dates, and more.

Nominations Opened January 1, 2021
Nomination Day September 20, 2021(Nominations close at 12:00 Noon)
Advance PollEdsonOctober 2, 2021 (Edson Yellowhead County Admin Building)
between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM
Advance PollHintonOctober 7, 2021 ( Hinton Recreation Centre, 805 Switzer Drive)
between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM
Advance PollWildwoodOctober 9, 2021 (Wildwood Yellowhead County Admin Building)
between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM
Advance PollEdsonOctober 16, 2021 (Edson Yellowhead County Admin Building)
between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM
Election Day October 18, 2021
between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM
Locations can be found here.
Special Ballots must be received deadline:*October 18, 2021
by 8:00 PM at the Yellowhead County office in Edson
Official Results October 22, 2021 at 12:00 Noon
Removal of Campaign Signs October 22, 2021 (72 Hours after voting day)
Disclosure Statements Due March 1, 2022

*Special Ballots must be received at the Yellowhead County Administration Building 2716 1st Avenue, Edson, Alberta by 8:00 PM

Contact Us:
Returning Officer, Tracy Parker
Phone:  780-723-4800
tparker@@yhcounty.ca