Village of Beiseker 2027 Municipal By-Election
The Village of Beiseker is holding a by-election to fill one Councillor seat. If you’re interested in serving on Village Council, pick up a Candidate Information Package at the Village Office starting Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
KEY DATES
| Date | What’s happening |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | Nominations open and Candidate Information Packages are available at the Village Office. |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | Nomination Day. Completed nomination papers must be filed by 12 noon. |
| Thursday, January 7, 2027 | Candidate Forum at 7 pm at the Beiseker Community Centre, IF an election is required. |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | Voting Day, if an election is required. Vote from 10 am to 8 pm at the Village Office, 700 1 Avenue. |
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR COUNCIL?
Serving on Council is an opportunity to help make decisions about local services, municipal spending and the future of Beiseker.
Pick up a Candidate Information Package at the Village Office, 700 1 Avenue, Beiseker. The package explains who is eligible to run, how to file your nomination, and what a newly elected member of Council can expect.
| Day | Village Office Hours |
| Monday to Thursday | 8 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am to noon |
The Village Office is closed on statutory holidays. You can file your completed nomination papers during office hours from November 10 until 12 noon on Tuesday, December 15. Filing early gives you time to address any missing information before the deadline.
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Candidate names and information submitted by each candidate will be posted on this webpage after the Returning Officer finalizes the candidate list.
CANDIDATE FORUM
If an election is required, residents are invited to a Candidate Forum on Thursday, January 7, 2027, at 7 pm at the Beiseker Community Centre.
A facilitator will lead the forum. Each candidate will have up to five minutes to share prepared remarks. After all candidates have spoken, the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions. Each candidate will have an opportunity to provide up to two minutes of closing comments.
INFORMATION FOR VOTERS
WHEN AND WHERE TO VOTE
If an election is required, vote at the Village Office, 700 1 Avenue, Beiseker, on Tuesday, January 12, 2027, from 10 am to 8 pm. The official Notice of Election will be posted here when available.
Who can vote?
You can vote in the Beiseker by-election if you meet all three requirements on Voting Day.
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You are a Canadian citizen.
- You live in Alberta and your place of residence is within the Village of Beiseker.
Check your voter registration
Use Elections Alberta’s Voterlink to check or update your voter registration, especially if you’ve moved or changed your name. Elections Alberta shares registration information with municipalities to help keep their voter lists current.
If you’re eligible to vote and your name is missing from the Village’s voter list, you can complete a declaration at the voting station and show acceptable identification.
What identification should I bring?
An Alberta driver’s licence or Alberta identification card with your current address is a straightforward option.
| If you are… | What to bring or do |
| On the Village’s voter list | Show one piece of photo ID issued by a Canadian government or government agency. |
| Missing from the Village’s voter list, or your address needs to be verified | Complete an eligibility declaration at the voting station. Show government-issued photo ID with your name and residential address, or one document authorized by Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer that shows your name and current address. |
An Alberta driver’s licence or Alberta identification card that shows your name, photo and post office box number can also be accepted.
What if I can’t prove my address?
An eligible voter on the Village’s voter list may be able to vouch for your address. They must come with you to the voting station, prove their own identity and address, and confirm that they know you and where you live. Contact the Village Office before Voting Day if you’re unsure what to bring or whether someone can vouch for you.
Questions about the by-election?
Contact Gail Peckham, Returning Officer, or Norma Lang, Deputy Returning Officer, through the Village Office at 403-947-3774 or beiseker@beiseker.com.
Returning Officer Information:
Gail Peckham 403-947-3774
gpeckham@beiseker.com
Deputy Returning Officer Information:
Norma Lang 403-947-3774
nlang@beiseker.com
All nominations must be submitted to the Returning Officer before the nomination deadline.
Alberta’s Municipal Affairs made several changes to the Local Authority Elections Act and the Municipal Government Act in 2024 that significantly impacts candidates, including the rules and requirements surrounding campaign funding. The Village of Beiseker recommends that anyone interested in becoming a candidate review the amended legislation.
Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act
The Village of Beiseker recommends that anyone interested in becoming a candidate in the upcoming 2027 Municipal By-Election read the following information:
NOTICE OF INTENT All candidates must submit a Notice of Intent pursuant to s. 147.22 of the LAEA, and the Village of Beiseker must maintain a register of candidates who have given notice, and make it publicly available on the website.
CANDIDATE FINANCIAL INFORMATION All candidates must complete and submit the Candidate Financial Information form with their nomination papers pursuant to sections 27 and 28 of the LAEA.
NOMINATION PAPER AND CANDIDATE’S ACCEPTANCE All candidates must complete and submit the Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance form. The nomination period for the 2027 Municipal By-Election Opens November 10, 2026 and closes at noon on December 15, 2026. During this period, nomination papers can be submitted to the Returning Officer at the Village of Beiseker Administration Office Monday to Thursday between 8:00 – 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 Noon.
Hard copies of the Candidate’s Nomination Information Package are available at the Village of Beiseker Administration Office 700 1st Avenue, Beiseker, Alberta.
For additional election-related resources, visit the ABmunis Running for Municipal Office page.
CANDIDATES PACKAGE:
Printed copies of the 2027 By Election Candidate Information Package are available for pickup at the Village Office during regular office hours.
Monday to Thursday – 8:00 a.m. to noon & 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to noon
The Village Office is closed on all statutory holidays.