Fairview Votes

Municipal elections are held every four years, during which residents elect a Mayor and six Councillors to serve four-year terms. Council members are elected at-large, meaning both the Mayor and Councillors represent the entire population of the Town of Fairview.

Do you, or someone you know want to make a difference in our community and become a local leader?

Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) are hosting webinars for potential candidates. Follow the links below to find out what becoming an elected official is all about.

Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) are offering numerous one-hour sessions September 9 and 16. Prospective candidates can register here to select webinar dates and times available.

Want even more 2025 municipal election content? Check out the Running for Municipal Office web page for more information on what ABmunis and RMA are doing to support candidates.

Webinar participants will discover:

• What local councils control
• The actual time commitment (most councillors work regular jobs as well as being a councillor)
• How decisions in small municipalities create immediate, visible & long-lasting impacts
• How skills acquired from work, community activities & family life apply to serving on municipal council.

You can register to vote at any time but there are several benefits to registering ahead of an election, such as making the voting process faster and easier, because you won’t have to register at the voting place.

Register to Vote here

To be eligible as a municipal candidate, you must meet requirements of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), including that on nomination day candidates are:

• At least 18 years of age on the day of the election
• A Canadian Citizen
• A resident or property owner in the Town of Fairview for at least six (6) months before Nomination day
• are not otherwise ineligible or disqualified

For a full review of what can impact nomination eligibility, please see the LAEA or contact the Town's returning officer.

All candidates are required to: 

• Complete notice of intent
• Complete form 4
• Complete form 5

Once you have printed and completed the above forms, please book an appointment to file your submission in person with the Returning Officer, or designate, at the Administration Office during the town's hours of operation by 12 noon on Nomination Day, September 22, 2025.  To book an appointment, please contact: 780-835-5461.

Alberta Municipal Government Act

Local Authorities Election Act

Municipal Elections - Overview

Municipal Elections - Forms

So you're thinking about Running for Council?

A Candidate's Guide: Running for Local Elected Office in Alberta

What Every Councillor Needs to Know - A Council Member's Handbook

Town of Fairview Prospective Councillor Information Session

Council Honorariums and Expense Claims Policy

PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE PACKAGE (not including Form 4 or Form 5)