2025 Municipal Election - Voter Information
Now is the time to prepare for the election by making sure you are registered to vote. All High River voters are strongly encouraged to ensure they are on the Permanent Electors Register.
Voter Information:
Election Day is Monday, October 20, 2025 at the BSRC Cargill Field House – 228 12 Ave SE. Town of High River residents have the opportunity to cast their ballots for elected officials to govern for the next four-year term. The deadline to register in advance (September 15, 2025) has now passed.
While the deadline to register in advance has passed, you can still register when you come to vote at the Advance Poll days or on Election Day. Please remember to bring acceptable government issued photo identification showing your name and current address.
Voting Location, Days & Times:
Location for All Days: BSRC Cargill Field House | 228 12 Ave SE
Election Day:
- Monday, October 20, 2025 | 9AM to 8PM
Advance Poll Days:
- Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 9AM to 8PM
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 9AM to 8PM
- Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10AM to 6PM
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.
Here are the Requirements for Voter Identification.
Special Ballots
If you are not able to vote on election day or at any of the advance poll dates, you may request to vote by Special Ballot.
To be eligible to vote in the Town of High River Municipal Election, you must be:
- 18 years of age
- A Canadian citizen (According to legislation, a Canadian Permanent Resident is not considered a Canadian Citizen)
- A resident of High River on the day of the municipal election (High River Map)
To receive a special ballot, please complete the Special Ballot Request Form.
Candidate Register & Viewing Information:
New in 2025 - Candidates must file a Notice of Intent before incurring any election expenses or accepting any campaign contributions. The Candidate Register noted below, includes the names of individuals that have submitted a notice of intent to run in the 2025 Municipal Election. If you wish to view the formal Candidate Register, please contact the Returning Officer to arrange an appointment at Town Hall.
Registered Candidates that have filed a Notice of Intent:
- Andrew Adduono
- Tricia Bliss
- Garth Brookwell
- Cathy Couey
- Jenny Jones
- Nicholas Kellock
- Carol MacMillan
- Candisse McCormick
- Victoria McGonigle
- Maureen Moncrieff
- Michael Nychyk
- Craig Snodgrass
- Brenda Walsh
- Dana J. Zielke
Important: Submitting a Notice of Intent does not mean candidates have to declare whether they are running for Mayor or Council. This information will be made public once candidates officially file their Nomination Papers.
Mayor Candidate’s Information Links:
Carol MacMillan
- Email: carolmacmillanformayor@gmail.com
- Facebook: CarolMacmillanForMayor
- Instagram: @carolmacmillanformayor
- YouTube: @CarolMacMillanForMayor
- Website: www.carolmacmillanformayor.ca
Craig Snodgrass
- Email: snograssformayor@gmail.com
- Website: www.snodgrassformayor.ca
- Facebook: Craig Snodgrass-Mayor of High River
Brenda Walsh
- Email: bwalsh4mayor@gmail.com
- Facebook: BrendaAWalsh
Councillor Candidate’s Information Links:
Andrew Adduono
- Email: andrewoncouncil.hr@gmail.com
- Facebook: AndrewForHighRiverCouncil
- Instagram: @andrewhr.council
Tricia Bliss
- Email: triciab4hrcouncil@gmail.com
- Facebook: triciab4hrcouncil
- Instagram: @triciab4hrcouncil
Garth Brookwell
- Email: imprzns@outlook.com
Cathy Couey
- Email: coueyforcouncil2025@gmail.com
- Facebook: coueyforcouncil
- Instagram: @coueyforcouncil
Jenny Jones
- Email: info@votejennyjones.com
- Website: www.votejennyjones.com
- Facebook: JennyJonesHighRiverTownCouncil
Nicholas Kellock
- Email: nick4HRCouncil@gmail.com
- Facebook: Nick4HRCouncil
Candisse McCormick
- Email: candisseoncouncil@gmail.com
- Website: www.candisseoncouncil.com
- Facebook: Candisse.on.council
- Instagram: @candisse.on.council
- LinkedIn: Candisse-mccormick
Victoria McGonigle
Maureen Moncrieff
- Email: maureen4highriver@gmail.com
- Facebook: MaureenForHRCouncil2025
- Website: www.maureen4highriver.ca
Michael Nychyk
- Email: nychyk4highriver@shaw.ca
- Facebook: Michael Nychyk on High River Council
Dana J. Zielke
- Email: danazielke4hrcouncil@gmail.com
- Facebook: DanaZielke4HighRiverCouncil
- Instagram: @DanaZielke4HighRiverCouncil
Election Resources
What It Means to Be a High River Councillor with Jamie Kinghorn
Join Councillor Kinghorn as he shares what being a Councillor is really like, including the rewards, the challenges, and the commitment it takes. Discover what serving on the Town of High River Council means and what’s involved in representing our community.
Council Remuneration Task Force
The Council Remuneration Task Force has been established to determine Mayor and Council remuneration rates for each new Council term. The Remuneration Task Force shall perform an independent market analysis of Alberta municipalities of similar size with similar Mayor and Council Tasks. This market analysis shall include Council salaries, honorariums and expenses every election year. A report with recommendations shall be Presented to Council prior to the election date. The outgoing Council will then determine base salaries for the following Council Term.
2021 Official Election Results
October 18, 2021
For Immediate Release
High River – The Town of High River is pleased to share the official results of the 2021 Municipal Election. High River residents have elected a Mayor and Council that will govern over the next four years.
Craig Snodgrass has been re-elected as Mayor for a third term.
The following candidates have been elected as Councillors and will form our new Town Council:
- Michael Nychyk
- Jamie Kinghorn
- Jenny Jones
- Jamie Barton
- Kelly Killick-Smit
- Brenda Walsh
The newly elected Mayor and Council will be sworn in Monday, October 25 with Senator Tannas officiating the ceremony. The official ceremony will be live streamed. Details on the live stream will be posted on the Town of High River social media and website in the coming days.
Final 2021 Municipal Election Count:
Mayor:
Jeff Langford – 1586
Craig Snodgrass* – 2626
Council:
Jamie Barton* – 1866
Ken Bayliff – 538
Terry G. Coleman – 1546
Dominick Dodge – 560
Deborah Gauger – 1529
Jenny Jones* – 2255
Kelly Killick-Smit* – 1860
Jamie Kinghorn* – 2310
David Moretta – 1737
Michael Nychyk* – 2409
Rylan Siggelkow – 1704
Monty Stafford – 1232
Dominick VonRaven – 276
Brenda Walsh* – 1769
*Elected
4078 residents voted in the local Aquatic Facility Referendum. The preliminary results are as follows: 1866 voted YES, 2212 voted NO.
Results of the referendum vote are being provided to new Town Council for consideration and final decision and will be shared with residents at a future Council meeting.
Final Voting Numbers
- High River has approximately 11,000 eligible voters based on 2019 Census
- 3383 total voters in 2017
- 5014 total voters in 2021
- 48% total voter increase in 2021 vs 2017
- 46% of the approximate eligible voters based on the 2019 Census voted in the 2021 Election
Your Vote Counts!
Returning Officer:
Jody Hipkin, Manager of Legislative Services
309B Macleod Trail SW, High River, Alberta, T1V 1Z5
Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
elections@highriver.ca
403-652-2110
Substitute Returning Officer
Sonja Coleman, Director of Corporate & Community Support
309B Macleod Trail SW, High River, Alberta, T1V 1Z5
Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
elections@highriver.ca
403-652-2110
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