Important Dates
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October 5, 2021 - Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce Virtual Candidate Forum via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. To register to attend click here.
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October 13, 2021 - Advance Vote from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Whitecourt Baptist Church Hall (6240 – 47 Street)
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October 16, 2021 - Advance Vote from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Whitecourt Baptist Church Hall (6240 – 47 Street)
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October 18, 2021 - Election Day 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Whitecourt Baptist Church Hall (6240 – 47 Street)
Voter Eligibility
To be eligible to vote, an elector must be:
- 18 years old;
- A Canadian Citizen;
- Resides in Alberta and the person's place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction on election day.
Bring your ID
Proof of identity and current residence is required to be able to vote in municipal elections. Any of the following documents that has both your name and address on it will be accepted as valid proof:
- Photo identification issued by a Canadian government or agency, whether federal, provincial or local;
- Bank/credit card statement or personal cheque;
- Correspondence issued by a school, college or university;
- Government cheque or cheque stub;
- Income/property tax assessment notice;
- Insurance policy or coverage card;
- Pension Plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation;
- Residential lease or mortgage statement;
- Statement of government benefits: e.g. Employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support, or child tax benefit;
- Utility bill: e.g. Telephone, public utilities commission, television, electricity, gas or water;
- Vehicle ownership, registration or insurance certificate
Notice of Election
Eligible voters will have the opportunity to vote for the following elections at the Whitecourt voting station and through Special Ballots:
Special ballot (mail-in) voting
Are you a student attending school outside of Whitecourt? Are you a snowbird, or do you have a vacation planned in October?
If you are unable to attend either of the Town’s Advance Votes on October 13 or 16; or the General Municipal Election on October 18, you may be eligible to receive a SPECIAL BALLOT.
Voter identification must be submitted as set out in the instructions which will be included in the Special Ballot package.
Complete the Special Ballot Request Form and mail, drop off or email it to:
Town of Whitecourt
5004 – 52 Avenue, Box 509
WHITECOURT, AB T7S 1N6
Email: election@whitecourt.ca
Special Ballots MUST be received by Monday, October 18, 2021 at 12 Noon to be deemed valid.
When you GO to vote
- Remember to bring ID.
- Wear a mask.
- Complete the health screening checklist before entering the voting station.
- Practice physical distancing by staying at least 2m away from voters and workers.
- Turn off your phone. Cell phone use is not permitted in the voting station.
Health and safety is a priority
Poll workers will be wearing masks. There will also be:
- Hand sanitizer stations.
- Plexiglass barriers between you and poll workers.
- Physical distancing.
Automated Vote Counting
The Town of Whitecourt will be using electronic tabulators for the municipal election. Many municipalities across Canada now use electronic tabulators as they offer a secure, accurate, and reliable voting solution. As always, the Town of Whitecourt’s goal for the municipal election is to maintain voter confidence, enhance voter experience, and ensure accurate and timely results. Bylaw 1487 and all amendments thereto outlines procedures for electronic voting.
Notice of Election
FORM 7RSE
NOTICE OF ELECTION and REQUIREMENTS For VOTER IDENTIFICATION
Local Authorities Election Act
(Sections 12, 35, 46, 53, 74)
Alberta Senate Election Act (Sections 5, 37)
Referendum Act (Section 7)
LOCAL JURISDICTION: TOWN OF WHITECOURT, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
Notice is hereby given:
A. That an election will be held for the filling of the following offices:
| Office(s) |
Number of Vacancies |
| Mayor |
1 |
| Councillor |
6 |
B. That an election will be held for the election of a Senate nominee for the purposes of the Alberta Senate Election Act.
C. That a vote of the electors will be held on the following referendum question(s) under the Referendum Act.
- Equalization – Should Section 36(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 – Parliament and the government of Canada’s commitment to the principle of making equalization payments – be removed from the constitution?
- Daylight Saving Time – Do you want Alberta to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time, which is summer hours, eliminating the need to change our clocks twice a year?
Voting will take place on the 18th day of October, 2021, between the hours of 10:00am and 8:00pm. The Voting Station will be located at:
Whitecourt Baptist Church Hall
6240 – 47 Street
WHITECOURT, Alberta
If you are unable to attend the Voting Station on October 18, you can attend an Advance Vote on either October 13, 2021 or October 16, 2021. Advance Voting Stations have been scheduled from 10:00am to 7:00pm at:
Whitecourt Baptist Church Hall
6240 – 47 Street
WHITECOURT, Alberta
Institutional Votes will also be held at the Spruceview Lodge, Whitecourt Health Care Centre and Woodlands Villa for residents and patients. Notices of voting times will be posted at the individual locations.
To vote, you MUST produce identification for inspection. This identification must confirm both the name and address of the elector (voter). Preferred identification is an Alberta Operator’s (Driver’s) Licence or Identification Card (for non-drivers). Other forms of authorized identification with both the elector’s name and current residential address are:
- Bank/credit card statement or personal cheque;
- Government cheque or cheque stub;
- Income/property tax assessment notice;
- Utility bill (telephone, television, power, gas, or water);
- Vehicle insurance certificate;
- Statement of government benefits (employment insurance, old age security, social assistance, disability support, child tax benefit); and
- Attestation of Residence issued by the responsible authority of a supportive living facility or treatment centre, a shelter, or soup kitchen.
as required by Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act.
Location of Local Jurisdiction Office:
Whitecourt Town Office
5004 – 52 Avenue
WHITECOURT, Alberta
DATED at the Town of Whitecourt, in the Province of Alberta, this 21 day of September, 2021.
Marlene Kellier-Pinchbeck
Returning Officer