Get Ready to Vote, High River!

by Town of High River
03/09/2025
Community Council
Get Ready to Vote, High River!
HIGH RIVER - The 2025 municipal election is fast approaching, with October 20, 2025, being Election Day. Residents of the Town of High River will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for one Mayor and up to six Councillors to govern for the next four-year period.
All polls, for Advance and Election Day, will take place at the BSRC Field House located at 228 12 Avenue SE. The municipal election will include voting for the public and separate school trustees, as required.
Eligibility to Vote in Municipal Election:
In order to be eligible to vote in a municipal election, you must:
be at least 18 years old,
be a Canadian citizen (a Permanent Resident is not a Canadian Citizen), and
be a resident of Alberta, and a resident of the municipality on election day.
Your residence is the place where you live and sleep, and to which you return after an absence. For voting purposes, you may only have one residence. Students attending educational institutions in or outside Alberta, who have family members living in Alberta and reside with them when not at school, are considered to reside with those family members
Key Dates to Remember:
Deadline to Register for the Permanent Elector Register: Monday, September 15, 2025
Advanced Polls:
Thursday, October 9 | 9 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday, October 15 | 9 AM – 8 PM
Saturday, October 18 | 10 AM – 6 PM
Election Day: Monday, October 20, 2025 | 9 AM – 8 PM
Permanent Elector Register (Voter List)
Now is the time to prepare for the upcoming election by making sure you are registered to vote. All High River residents are encouraged to sign up for the Permanent Electors Register, or voter list, to be ready when the polls open.
How to Register for the Permanent Elector Register via Voterlink:
Online: www.voterlink.ab.ca
Email: info@elections.ab.ca
Phone: 310-0000, then dial 780-427-7191
Requirements for Voter Identification
There are different requirements for voter identification based on circumstances, for instance, whether you are on the Permanent Electors Register or not.
Check out the Requirements for Voter Identification here.
2025 Municipal Election Candidates:
A complete list of candidates, including links to their websites and social media, is available on the High River Election - Voter Information webpage.
If you are interested in running for Town Council, visit the High River Election - Candidate Information webpage to learn more about what it means to be a Councillor.
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For more information:
Town of High River
403-652-2110