The City of Lethbridge has released information that voters and potential candidates will need to know in advance of the 2025 municipal elections. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Here’s what Lethbridge voters need to know in advance of the municipal elections

May 6, 2025 | 1:48 PM

Many residents may not want to be thinking about another election already, but the municipal vote in Alberta is coming up this fall.

The City of Lethbridge has released information that both voters and potential candidates for mayor, city council and school board trustee will need to know.

“Our City Clerks team is working with the Communications and Engagement team to plan a series of informative articles in the lead-up to October to help prepare our residents/voters. We are also striving to provide important and relevant information for prospective candidates, so they are fully aware of what the roles involve,” reads a public service announcement from the City of Lethbridge.

Staff have created a section on Lethbridge.ca with a host of information on different topics related to the election. That includes:

• An informative graphic outlining roles and responsibilities for the various orders of Government between Municipal, Provincial and Federal
• For those interested in running for public office, there are step-by-step instructions on the Nomination Process, Nomination Papers, local and provincial legislative information and background, as well as information and videos on the role and responsibilities of an elected official
• Detailed links and resource documents on the Local Authorities Election Act, Council Code of Conduct Bylaw, City Council Remuneration and Benefits, Pecuniary Interest for Municipal Councillors, Candidate Guides, Campaign Contributions and Expenses, Campaign Sign Guidelines and more
• Voter eligibility and voter registration (prior to August 15, voters must go to the Elections Alberta website to register to vote)
• A list of Frequently Asked Questions
• Past Election results and disclosures
• The City will again produce the popular information videos for each candidate for voters to watch ahead of the Election (to be posted after Nomination Day has closed on September 22)
  Some of the responsibilities of each level of government in Canada. (Photo: City of Lethbridge)

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More general information on City Council, meeting agendas, Boards, Commissions and Committees, budget and finances, Bylaws, Council Advocacy and Council Policies is available here.

See the first series installment ‘Municipal Election 101 – What you need to know ahead of October’ here and subscribe to our email news notifications

The 2025 Alberta municipal election is scheduled for October 20.

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