Elections

Voter Information

On October 20, 2025, 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 2025 to October 2028.

This page includes 2025 election information including voter identification requirements, voter registration, rules of residence, and more.

How to Vote

On election day, October 20, 2025, an elector is eligible to vote only at the voting station in which the elector’s place of residence is located, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

The Elector must produce valid identification that identifies the Elector and their address. The most common form of ID is a Valid Alberta Drivers License or an Alberta Identification Card.

  • NEW FOR 2025 – Register to Vote

    Voters will be required to register to vote in Municipal Elections as per proposed changes to the Local Authorities Election Act (Bill 20 – Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024).  The voters list will be provided to the County under a Data Sharing Agreement with Elections Alberta.

    To avoid delays on election day, voters are encouraged to ensure they are registered to vote by visiting Voterlink in advance of the election or calling 780 427 7191.

  • Voting Locations for October 20, 2025

    Voting will take place on the 20th day of October, 2025, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

    Evansburg (Tipple Park Museum) – Division 1

    Wildwood (Wildwood Community Hall) – Division 2

    Niton Junction (Niton Junction Community Hall) – Division 3

    Peers (Peers Multiplex) – Division 4

    Pinedale (Pinedale Community Hall) – Division 5

    Edson
    (Yellowhead County Administration Building)
    (Edson Legion) – Divisions 5, 6, 7

    Marlboro (Marlboro Community Hall) – Division 7

    Cadomin (Cadomin Legion) – Division 8

    Robb (Robb Community Hall) – Division 8

    Brule (Brule Community Hall) – Division 8

    Hinton (Hinton Community Centre – 965 Switzer Dr) – Division 8

  • Special Ballots Voting

    If you are an elector who cannot vote at an advance vote or at the voting station on election day, you may apply to vote by special ballot. ** Please note your name must be on the permanent electors register.  Please check if you are registered by visiting Voterlink, once registered you may apply for a special ballot.

    Applications for special ballots will be received at the Yellowhead County office in Edson during regular business hours between September 1, 2025, until 12:00 noon on October 6, 2025. You may request the special ballot:

    • In writing – 2716 1st Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1N9
    • In person:
      • Edson Administration Building, 2716 1st Avenue, Edson AB
      • Wildwood East Services Building, 53404 Range Road 92A, Wildwood AB
    • By email – elections@yhcounty.ca

     

    Completed Special Ballot packets can be received at either office and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 20, 2025.

  • Advance Vote Voting

    Advance Voting will be held on the following dates and locations, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM:

    October 4, 2025
    Edson Administration Building
    2716 1st Avenue, Edson, Alberta

    October 11, 2025
    Hinton (TBD)

    October 11, 2025
    Wildwood Administration Building
    53404 RR 92 A, Yellowhead County

    October 18, 2025
    Edson Administration Building
    2716 1st Avenue, Edson, Alberta

  • Who Can Vote

    To vote in the Yellowhead County municipal election, you must:

    • Be at least 18 years of age
    • Be a Canadian citizen
    • Reside in Alberta and the person’s place of residence* is located in Yellowhead County on election day
    • Be named on the permanent election register & a valid government issued photo ID

     

    * Residence is defined by the local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) as ‘the place where the person lives and sleeps and to which, when the person is absent, the person intends to return”.  If you need more information on the rules of residence, please see section 48 of the LAEA.

  • Accepted Voter Identification

    Voters will be required to have a valid government issued photo ID to vote. For example, an Identification Card issued by a Canadian government, federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the person. The following are other examples of acceptable forms of photo ID a voter can use:

    • Driver’s licence issued by any official government
    • Department of National Defence driver’s licence (DND 404)
    • Canadian Armed Forces Identification Card
    • A Canadian Passport, NEXUS card or permanent resident card

     

    If you are an Alberta resident who can legally live in Canada and do not have a valid government issued photo ID, you can apply for an ID card to use as photo identification by visiting Registry Services

    Electors who cannot produce government-issued identification must produce one piece of identification (as approved by the Chief Electoral Commissioner under the Election Act) that establishes a person’s name and current address.  Not sure if you have the correct identification?  Review the Authorized Identification list to confirm here.

Electoral Map (Downloadable PDF)

YH_Electoral_Map

Electoral Boundaries Bylaw 04.04 (Downloadable PDF)

Contact Us:

Returning Officer
Tracy Parker
Phone:  780-723-4800
E-mail: elections@yhcounty.ca