Official 2021 Municipal Election Results

Ward Location Candidate Number of Votes Status
1 Tompkins Landing/Blue Hills Josh Knelsen Acclaimed (Incumbent)
2 Buffalo Head/West La Crete Darrell Derksen Acclaimed (New)
3 La Crete Peter F. Braun 351 Elected (Incumbent)
3 La Crete Ron Dyck 75
4 La Crete/La Crete Rural/Hwy 88 Connector David (Duffy) Driedger Acclaimed (Incumbent)
5 Blumenort Elmer Derksen 59
5 Blumenort Ernest Peters 159 Elected (Incumbent)
6 Fort Vermilion/Fort Vermilion Rural Garrell Smith 78 Elected (New)
6 Fort Vermilion/Fort Vermilion Rural Henry Goertzen 63
7 Fort Vermilion Cameron Cardinal 133 Elected (Incumbent)
7 Fort Vermilion Lucille Labrecque 19
8 Rocky Lane Walter Sarapuk 68 Elected (Incumbent)
8 Rocky Lane Mike Kozij 40
9 High Level Rural Jacquie Bateman Acclaimed (Incumbent)
10 Zama Lisa Wardley Acclaimed (Incumbent)

See the Official 2021 Municipal Election Results (PDF).

Important Dates

Nomination Period (See the official Notice of Nomination Day)

  • Friday, January 1, 2021, to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021 [CLOSED]

Nomination Deadline (See the official Nomination Results)

  • Monday, September 20, 2021 [CLOSED]

Advance Voting (See the official Notice of Advance Vote)

  • Wednesday, October 13, 2021 – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. [CLOSED]
  • Saturday, October 16, 2021 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [CLOSED]

Election Day (See the official Notice of Election)

  • Monday, October 18, 2021 – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. [CLOSED]

Electoral Ward Map

Mackenzie County is divided into ten wards. Each ward has a Councillor who is elected by the citizens within his or her ward boundaries and serves a for a year term. The elected Council then elects a Reeve and a Deputy Reeve from within on an annual basis. Governed by the Municipal Government Act, the Council passes bylaws that provide for, develop and maintain safe and viable communities.

2021 Municipal Election Nominee Results

Ward Location Name of Nominee Nominee Status
1 Tompkins Landing/Blue Hills Josh Knelsen Incumbent – Acclaimed
2 Buffalo Head/West La Crete Darrell Derksen New – Acclaimed
3 La Crete Peter F. Braun Incumbent
3 La Crete Ron Dyck New
4 La Crete/La Crete Rural/Hwy 88 Connector David (Duffy) Driedger Incumbent – Acclaimed
5 Blumenort Elmer Derksen New
5 Blumenort Ernest Peters Incumbent
6 Fort Vermilion/Fort Vermilion Rural Garrell Smith New
6 Fort Vermilion/Fort Vermilion Rural Henry Goertzen New
7 Fort Vermilion Cameron Cardinal Incumbent
7 Fort Vermilion Lucille Labrecque New
8 Rocky Lane Walter Sarapuk Incumbent
8 Rocky Lane Mike Kozij New
9 High Level Rural Jacquie Bateman Incumbent – Acclaimed
10 Zama Lisa Wardley Incumbent – Acclaimed

See the official Nomination Results.

VOTER ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible to vote in a municipal election if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • you are 18 years of age or over
  • you are a Canadian citizen
  • you live in Alberta
  • you are a resident of Mackenzie County and the Ward on Election Day
  • you have acceptable voter identification
  • you have not voted in this election before
  • you sign a declaration that you meet these qualifications

VOTER IDENTIFICATION

In order to vote in a municipal election, you must produce identification for inspection as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act, and as outlined in the Government of Alberta’s Voter Identification Requirements Factsheet. The required identification must be one or more of the following:

  • One piece of photo identification issued by a Canadian government or agency which includes the elector’s name and current address (i.e. Operator/Driver’s License or Government Photo Identification Card (for non-driver’s); or
  • One piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act indicating the elector’s name and current address (i.e. Government cheque or cheque stub; property tax notice; insurance policy or coverage card; utility bill, etc.).

The Attestation of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Tenant Elector Form may be used by renters to prove residency for the purposes of voting at the election.

If your driver’s license shows only a box number, it is recommended that you provide additional documentation with your legal address to help identify the ward in which you reside.

Voting Locations

Advance Polls

  • La Crete Heritage Centre (15411 TWP RD 1060, La Crete)

  • Fort Vermilion Recreation Complex (5001 44 Ave, Fort Vermilion)

  • Rocky Lane Ag Society Community Hall (109220 RGE RD 143)

  • High Level Rural Hall (17242 HWY 58)

Election Day Polls

  • La Crete Heritage Centre (15411 TWP RD 1060, La Crete)

  • La Crete Heritage Centre (15411 TWP RD 1060, La Crete)

  • La Crete Heritage Centre (15411 TWP RD 1060, La Crete)

  • La Crete Heritage Centre (15411 TWP RD 1060, La Crete)

  • Hill Crest Community School (107352 RGE RD 141A)
  • La Crete Heritage Centre (15411 TWP RD 1060, La Crete)

  • Hill Crest Community School (107352 RGE RD 141A)
  • Fort Vermilion Recreation Complex (5001 44 Ave, Fort Vermilion)

  • Fort Vermilion Recreation Complex (5001 44 Ave, Fort Vermilion)

  • Rocky Lane Ag Society Community Hall (109220 RGE RD 143)

  • High Level Rural Hall (17242 HWY 58)

  • Zama Mackenzie County Office (1025 Aspen Drive, Zama)

Senate Election and Referendum

A Senate Election and Referendum will be held on October 18, 2021, in conjunction with the Municipal Election in ALL wards throughout the County. Under the Alberta Referendum Act, residents will be asked to vote on the following questions:

Should section 36(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 – Parliament and the government of Canada’s commitment to the principle of making equalization payments – be removed from the constitution?

Do you want Alberta to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time, which is summer hours, eliminating the need to change our clocks twice a year?

More information on the Senate Election and Referendum is available from Elections Alberta.

Candidate Information

The 2021 Candidate Information Guide contains information on pertinent legislation, elected official positions, candidate eligibility, nomination procedures, campaigning, and voting procedures. This information is not a replacement for consulting the actual legislation or obtaining legal advice. There may be severe penalties, including fines and disqualification from elected office if you are found to be in breach of any provisions.

To authorize Mackenzie County to publish your photo and contact information on our website and in the media, please complete the Authorization for Release of Personal Information Form.

The Nomination Paper and Candidate Acceptance Form (Form 4) is valid if signed by at least five eligible voters. It is recommended that candidates obtain more than the required number of signatures by completing the Supplementary Nominations and Contact Information Form to avoid eligibility challenges. Candidates must also complete and file the Candidate Financial Information Form (Form 5) at the same time as their Nomination Paper.

To ensure that the Returning Officer is available to accept your nomination please call in advance to make arrangements. Nominations will be received at the following location only:

Mackenzie County Corporate Office
4511-46 Avenue, Fort Vermilion, AB
Phone: 780-927-3718

Please note that the nomination period closed at 12:00 p.m. on September 20, 2021.

FORMS

* NOTE: These forms have been developed by the Government of Alberta and include features and restrictions that may prevent them from being opened in a browser window or on a mobile device. If you have trouble accessing these forms, please download and open them with Adobe Acrobat Reader on a Windows or Mac system. Alternatively, you can pick up a copy of these forms at your local County office. Visit the Government of Alberta website for a complete list of forms.

Additional Resources

Election Workers

Please note that Mackenzie County is no longer accepting applications for election workers for the 2021 Municipal Election. Selected applicants have been notified and should attend the scheduled training session on October 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m (lunch will be provided).

CONTACT US

For more information on the upcoming election, please contact the Mackenzie County Returning Officer
at 780-927-3718 or via email at elections@mackenziecounty.com.