Municipal Elections are held every three years on the third Monday of October.The Municipal District of Big Lakes is divided into nine electoral divisions. Each division has a Councillor that has been elected by citizens within his or her divisional boundaries. Each Council member serves a three-year term. The elected Council then elects a Reeve and a Deputy Reeve from within, on an annual basis.

Election Day is Monday, October 18th.

Advance Voting will be held on Thursday, October 7th between the hours of 10 am - 4 pm at the MD of Big Lakes Council Chambers.

For further information contact Amanda Backs, Returning Officer, at 780-523-5955 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Candidate Eligibility
A person considering nomination must meet the following criteria:

• is at least 18 years old;
• is a Canadian Citizen;
• has resided in Alberta for the six consecutive months immediately preceding election day;
• is a resident of the MD of Big Lakes and the ward for the six consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day;
• and is not otherwise ineligible or disqualified.

Nomination Day is Monday, September 20th between the hours of 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon at the MD of Big Lakes office in High Prairie

Voter Eligibility
 A person is eligible to vote in an election if they meet all the following criteria:

• is at least 18 years old;
• is a Canadian Citizen;
• has resided in Alberta for the six consecutive months immediately preceding election day and the person’s place of residence is located in the area on election day.

Please refer to the Local Authorities Election Act for exact wording of the Legislation.

Continue to check our website for further information as it becomes available.

Links of Interest
Running for Municipal Office in Alberta
Elections 2010
Municipal Affairs Elections