2025 Municipal Election - Voter Information
Election Day is October 20, 2025. Be sure to cast your ballot for one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors to govern for the next 4-year period. There will be three (3) advance poll dates so you can vote at your convenience, details can be found below.
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 one Mayor and six Councillors to govern for the next four-year period.
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 registry. To check your voting status, visit the Elections Alberta - Voterlink website or you can register by email or phone at the details below.
How to Register:
Deadline to Register: Monday, September 15, 2025
- Online via self-serve website: www.voterlink.ab.ca
- By email: info@elections.ab.ca
- By phone: 310-0000 then dial 780-427-7191
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
Advanced Polls Days:
- Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 9AM to 8PM
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 9AM to 8PM
- Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10AM to 6PM
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:
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
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
Garth Brookwell
- Email: imprzns@outlook.com
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
- Email: vicky4highriver@gmail.com
Maureen Moncrieff
- Email: maureen4highriver@gmail.com
- Facebook: MaureenForHRCouncil2025
- Website: www.maureen4highriver.ca
Election Resources
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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