Municipal Elections 2025

Important Election Dates 2025

No online or email Voting - Voting is in person only.

No harassment will be tolerated.

2025 of how elections will run in the Summer Village:

Nomination Day	Saturday, July 19, 2025	12:00 - 1:00 pm
Advance Poll	Saturday, August 9, 2025	9:00 - 1:00 pm
Election Day	Saturday, August 16, 2025	10:00 - 7:00 pm

Please note that all the Advance Vote/Poll and Elections will be held at the Sandy Beach Hall/Myrna Noyes Community Hall, 63 Lakeshore Drive, Highway 642, Sandy Beach.

Nomination Day is at the office 1208A Highway 642.

Nominations can be received as of January 2 2025.

Voter Eligibility:

Section 47 of the provinces Local Authorities Election Act determines who is eligible to vote? A person is eligible to vote in a municipal election if the person: Is at least 18 years of age; Is a Canadian Citizen; Has resided in Alberta for the 6 consecutive months preceding election day; The person’s place of residence is located in the area on Election Day.

In the case of a summer village, a person is eligible to vote in a municipal election if the person: The person is eligible to vote under section 47; Is at least 18 years of age; Is a Canadian Citizen; Has resided in Alberta for the 6 consecutive months preceding election day; Is named on a certificate of title as the person who owns property within the summer village; or Is the spouse or adult interdependent partner of a person who owns property with the summer village.

Identification Required:

On Advance Poll day or Election day you must bring one piece of identification issued by a Canadian Government (federal, provincial or local), or an agency of that government, that contains a photo of the elector and his/her name and current address. If you do not have this please contact the Village office for the Chief Electoral Officer approved identification List.

Local Authorities Election Act

Municipal Election Forms

How to Vote

The Voting stations will be located at:

63 Lakeshore Drive

Four voters at a time will be allowed to enter and cast a vote so please plan ahead. No exceptions. Make sure you have photo ID and proof of residence. No exceptions.

IDENTIFICATION TO VOTE

Every elector who attends the voting station will be permitted to vote if they make a statement that they are eligible to vote in the presence of an officer in the prescribed form. They must produce one of the following identification for inspection:

photo identification (ID) issued by the government (federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government) stating your name and current address (an example is a driver’s license or provincial ID card);
The list of acceptable pieces of ID can be found on the Government of Alberta website Voter Identification Requirements.

as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act.

DATED at the Summer Village of Sandy Beach, in the Province of Alberta, this 22 day of November, 2024.

For more information on the Elections 2025, please contact:

Returning Officer
Substitute Returning Officer
The Summer Village of Sandy Beach, AB
RR1 Site 1 Comp 63 Onoway, T0E 1V0

780-718-1894 (no voicemails please) or email svsandyb@xplornet.ca

OFFICE 2021-2025

BY-ELECTION Feb 4 2023

Official Results Submitted Feb 9

Unofficial Results Ballot

Unofficial Results Submitted

Clayton Hannah 19

John Hellings 44

Fall 2022 resignation

With the resignation of Deputy Mayor Larysa Luciw on October 12-2022 at 11.45am the by-election procedures will now be implemented and the website updated as the municipality navigate this issue. Updates will be posted here.

2023 Municipal By-Election

LOCAL JURISDICTION: THE SUMMER VILLAGE OF SANDY BEACH, ALBERTA

Candidates:

Municipal Election Forms

Forms 1-7 signed

NOMINATION DAY

Nomination Day will be on the 7th of JANUARY 2023 from 10am to 12noon at 1208A Highway 642 Sandy Beach, AB - Public Works and Administration Building (Shop).

All candidates MUST complete, date and sign Forms 4 AND 5, nomination papers will not be accepted without Form 5.

Click the Municipal Election Forms link above (FIREFOX ONLY) and download and print the forms or email the office and we will email you a copy.

Nominations papers must be submitted in person to either the RO or DRO. No email copies or drop off's.

Make an appointment as of October 28 2022 (email only please svsandyb@xplornet.ca) and we can arrange to have your papers submitted or submit your nomination papers on January 7 2023 between 10am and 12 noon at the office. NO EXCEPTIONS.

(BY) ELECTION DAY

Residents:

Notice is hereby give that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices:

Office(s)

Number of Vacancies

Ward or Electoral Division
Number (if applicable)

COUNCILLOR

N/A

VOTING

(By) Election Day is, the 4th day of FEBRUARY 2023, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

No advance or online voting.

The following candidates will be on the ballot - select only ONE by marking your ballot with a "X" next to the candidate name as it shows on the ballot.

Candidates will be given the opportunity to have a public forum presenting their election platform at the January 19th Regular Council meeting (7pm start: 63 Lakeshore Drive) AFTER the meeting has been adjourned.

Candidate 2 Elected

John HELLINGS

Oath John Hellings

How to Vote

The Voting station will be located at:

1208A Highway 642, Sandy Beach Public Works and Administration Building (Shop).

One voter at a time will be allowed to enter the front office and cast a vote so please plan ahead. No exceptions. Make sure you have photo ID and proof of residence. No exceptions.

IDENTIFICATION TO VOTE

photo identification (ID) issued by the government (federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government) stating your name and current address (an example is a driver’s license or provincial ID card);
The list of acceptable pieces of ID can be found on the Government of Alberta website Voter Identification Requirements.

as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act.

DATED at the Summer Village of Sandy Beach, in the Province of Alberta, this 28 day of October, 2022.

For more information on the 2023 By-Election, please contact:

Returning Officer
Substitute Returning Officer
The Summer Village of Sandy Beach, AB
RR1 Site 1 Comp 63 Onoway, T0E 1V0 or 1208A Highway 642 Sandy Beach

780-967-2873 (no voicemails please) or email svsandyb@xplornet.ca

Local Authorities Election Act

The Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) governs the nomination, voting, and election process. To view a copy of the Act, click here.

Information for Voters

You may vote in the By-Election if you are:

at least 18 years old,
a Canadian citizen, and
reside in Alberta and your place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction on election day.

2025 will be an election year in the The Summer Village of Sandy Beach in the Province of Alberta.

The Venue for elections will be at 63 Lakeshore Drive.

OFFICE 2021-2025

2021 Results

Official Election Results 2021

Councillors = THREE (3) Vacancies

Denise Lambert Mayor

Larysa Luciw Deputy Mayor

Michael Harney Councillor

Candidates 2021 (Unofficial Results)

Unofficial Election Results 2021

Charles (Chuck) Cermak (18)
Michael Harney (80)
Jamie Kraley (70)
Denise Lambert (116)
Larysa Luciw (92)

2021

Election Forms and Updates

Municipal Election Forms 2021

Forms 1-7 SIGNED

Election Advertising

Election Advance Poll Advertising

LSA Bulletin June 21

LSA Bulletin June 28

Notice of Nomination Period

Local Authority Elections Act Sec 26

Local Authority Elections Act (Alberta)

Nomination Hours

The Returning Officer or designate will receive nominations of candidates for the local jurisdiction election (by appointment) during regular business hours of 9 am to 3 pm Mondays to Fridays from January 4, 2021 to July 16 AND July 17, 2021 (Nominations Day) from 12 noon until 1 pm at 1208A Highway 642 Rural Lac Ste. Anne County (Sandy Beach AB) - the Municipal Office.

2021 Elections

Res. # 006 – 21

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Michael Harney that as per section 12(a)(i) of the Local Elections Authority Act, Nomination Day for the Municipal Elections will be July 17^th, 2021, and thus the Municipal Elections will be held on August 14^th 2021, the Advance vote August 7^th, 2021, and the Annual Information Meeting July 31^st 2021, and Council authorize the Returning Officer to make the appropriate information available on the website as required by the effective legislation. CARRIED

Nominations Day July 17 (12 noon to 1 pm) at Municipal Office 1208A Highway 642

Advance Poll August 7 (9 am to 1 pm) at 63 Lakeshore Drive

Municipal Elections August 14 (10 am to 7 pm) at 63 Lakeshore Drive

Location of Local Jurisdiction Office

1208A Highway 642

Rural Lac Ste. Anne County

Sandy Beach Alberta

The Administration and Public Works Building

dated at the Summer Village of Sandy Beach December 28, 2020.

CAO Rudolf Liebenberg

COVID restrictions: Nominees are required to call 780.967.2873/text 780.718.1894 (cell) or email cao.svsandyb@xplornet.ca (the appointed Returning Officer for 2021 elections) and BOOK an appointment to drop off or pick up anything related to this municipal election. Do NOT phone or contact us 5 minutes prior - make sure you set up a meeting well in advance so the necessary arrangements can be made.

2021-2025 term

LAMBERT, DENISE

LARYSA, LUCIW

HARNEY, MICHAEL

During the August 26, (2021) Annual organizational meeting there WILL be a appointment of the 3 Council roles by nomination..

Important Election Dates 2021

2021 of how elections will run in the Summer Village:

Nomination Day	Saturday, July 17, 2021	12:00 - 1:00 pm
Advance Poll	Saturday, August 7, 2021	9:00 - 1:00 pm
Election Day	Saturday, August 14, 2021	10:00 - 7:00 pm

Please note that all the Advance Vote/Poll and Elections will be held at the Sandy Beach Hall/Myrna Noyes Community Hall, 63 Lakeshore Drive, Highway 642, Sandy Beach.

Voter Eligibility:

Identification Required:

Local Authorities Election Act

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Qualifications to Run for Office

Qualification requirements in a summer village.

In a summer village, you must meet the requirements for eligibility to vote in the election and also have been a resident of Alberta for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding election day.

Ineligibility for Nomination:

You are not eligible to become a candidate under any of the following circumstances: if you are the auditor of the municipality; if your current property taxes are more than $50 in arrears; if you are in default for any other debt to the municipality in excess of $500 for more than 90 days; or if within the previous 10 years you have been convicted of an offense under the Local Authorities Election Act, or the Canada Elections Act. If you are a judge, Member of Parliament, Senator, or Member of the Legislative Assembly, you must resign that position before you take office as a member of council.

If a person failed to comply with the requirements in the LAEA as they relate to campaign finance and disclosure and the secretary (chief administrative officer) transmitted a report in respect to that person, and/or the Court did not dispense with, or extend the time for compliance with respect to campaign finance and disclosure, a person is deemed to be ineligible.

A person is deemed to be ineligible under these circumstances for either an 8 year period following the day that a report was transmitted by the secretary, or a 3 year period following the day the disclosure statement was filed with the municipality (which ever period expires first).

NOTE: If you are a municipal employee and you wish to run for municipal office, you must take a leave of absence as outlined in the LAEA. You may notify your employer on or after July 1 in the election year (on or after the day council passes a resolution setting Election Day in the case of a by-election) but before the last working day prior to Nomination Day.

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