The General Election Day for the 2025 Clearwater County Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 10:00am to 8:00pm.
You are eligible to vote if you meet ALL of the following criteria:
- At least 18 years of age
- Canadian Citizen
- Resident of Clearwater County
- Provide the required proof of eligibility as required by Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act.
For those who are unable to vote on Election day an Advance Vote will be held on Monday October 6, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm at the following locations:
Rocky Regional Recreation Center
5332 50 Street, Rocky Mountain House
All Wards
Caroline Community Hub
5103 48 Ave, Caroline
All Wards
Register to Vote
Save time on Election Day by ensuring you are registered to vote!
To check if you are registered, ensure your information is up to date, or to register visit Voterlink.
Registration can also be completed over the phone by dialing 780-427-7191.
Please note that any registrations completed after September 15, 2025 may not be added to the electors register in time for Election day.
You can still be added to the electors register on Election day by submitting a declaration of eligibility with the presiding deputy returning officer at your local voting station.
Where do I vote?
There will be a total of 16 voting locations across Clearwater County on Election day. Eligible voters may only vote at certain voting locations based on which Ward they live in. Voting stations will be open from 10:00am to 8:00pm.
For those who are unable to vote on Election day an Advance Vote will be held on Monday October 6, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm at the following locations:
Rocky Regional Recreation Center
5332 50 Street, Rocky Mountain House
Caroline Community Hub
5103 48 Ave, Caroline
Advance voting is open to all eligible voters in Clearwater County. Eligible voters are able to attend either advance voting station to cast their vote, no matter which ward they live in. This is different than Election day (October 20) where voters must attend a designated voting station based on the ward that they live in.
Voter eligibility and identification requirements for the advance vote are the same as the requirements on Election day.
Voter Identification
In order to vote you must;
produce one piece of Government issued photo identification such as
- Drivers License
- Alternate piece of ID issued from a local, provincial, or federal government or an agency of that government that includes your name, physical address and photo. (Passport requires additional Identification as the address is hand written by the individual
or produce 2 pieces of the following identification with your name, one which must also have your current address. This list is not exhaustive please see Voter identification requirements for more information.
- Alberta Health Care Card
- Canadian Passport
- Firearm Possession and Acquisition (PAL) License
- Government Issued Cheque or Cheque Stub
- Library Card
- Income Tax Assessment
- Vehicle Ownership or Registration Certificate
- Utility Bill
- Employee Identification Card
- Student Identification Card
If your identification shows a post office box number instead of a residential or legal address, it can still be accepted so long as it is within reasonable distance to the voting jurisdiction.
Rules around Vouching have changed for the 2025 Municipal Election. An Elector is only able to vouch for someone else's address.
Special Ballot Information (Vote By Mail)
Special ballots, also known as vote by mail, are available to any eligible electors who's name is contained in the permanent electors register and are unable to vote at the advance vote on October 6 or on Election Day, October 20.
To be added to the permanent electors register or to update your registration please visit voterlink.ab.ca or call 780-427-7191
Special ballot (vote by mail) applications open August 1, 2025.
Applications will be accepted
In writing - 4340 - 47 Avenue Rocky Mountain House T4T 1A4
By phone - 403-845-4444
By Email - ReturningOfficer@clearwatercounty.ca
Online - (Coming Soon)
Per Local Authorities Election Act Section 77.1(2.4) the following information will need to be provided as part of the application process
(a) first and last name of the elector;
(b) municipal address of the elector;
(c) school elector status, if the elector is voting for a trustee of a board of a school division;
(d) mailing address to which the special ballot is to be sent;
(e) contact phone number;
(f) contact e-mail address; if the elector is unavailable by telephone
Applications for special ballots will be accepted during regular business hours from August 1, 2025 until 4pm on Election Day (October 20).
Completed special ballot packages must be submitted to the Returning Officer at 4340-47 Avenue Box 550 T4T 1A4 prior to 5pm on Monday October 20, 2025.