Summer Village of
South View
Mailing Address:
Box 8, Alberta Beach, Alberta T0E 0A0
New Office/Courier Location:
2317 Township Road 545
Division No. 13
Lac Ste. Anne County, Alberta T0E 1V0
p: 780-967-0271 f: 780-967-0431
w: www.summervillageofsouthview.com
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT
Section 12 of the Local Authorities Election Act requires Summer Villages to determine a Nomination Day, to occur in June or July of 2025. If the number of candidates nominated exceeds the number of candidates required, then there is an election 4 weeks after nomination day. The following dates have been set for the Summer Village of South View Municipal Election:
Nomination Day: Saturday June 28, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at Fallis Hall(53303 RR 52, Parkland County)
Notice of Nomination Day / April 23, 2025 Nomination Day Letter for Residents and Property Owners
Advance Vote: Monday July 21, 2025 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Fallis Hall (53303 RR 52, Parkland County)
Election Day: Saturday July 26 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Fallis Hall (53303 RR 52, Parkland County)
Please note that, due to changes in the Local Authorities Election Act, Vouching will NOT be allowed during the 2025 Summer Village of South View Municipal Election. Please ensure you have property identification on you when you come to the polls. Once the new identification requirements are provided by Municipal Affairs, they will be posted to this site.
Candidate Information Sessions
Do you want to learn more about the election process or what means to be a CANDIDATE or MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR?
The Summer Village of South View is participating in two candidate information sessions. These sessions will be the same and will cover key information about candidacy, the election process, and what to expect if you win! No registration is required and everyone is welcome.
May 3, 2025
10 a.m. to 12 noon
5404 Township Road 571, Lac Ste Anne County
May 24, 2025
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Darwell Seniors Center (Interlake Golden Age Club)
A message from Alberta Municipalities and Rural Municipalities of Alberta
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? If you're considering running for local council in a small Alberta municipality, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) are hosting a webinar to help you prepare for this year’s election.
In this engaging session, you'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of local office, how it compares to federal and provincial governments, and the incredible rewards that come with serving your community. You'll also get an inside look at how councils are structured, what’s expected of council members, and the unique impact you can have in a village and summer village. The content of this webinar is catered to persons who live in a village and summer village; however, any Albertan is welcome to attend this webinar to learn about the experience of serving on council. If the timing of this webinar does not work with your schedule, please feel free to register for any of our upcoming municipal election webinars no matter the type of your municipality. Visit ABmunis events page for a full listing of the webinars.
But that’s not all! The presentation will feature guest speakers from local councils who will share their personal experiences leading small Alberta municipalities. Plus, there will be a Q&A session where you can ask questions and gain valuable insights on what it’s like to be a local elected official.
To attend a webinar simply register here. We hope to see you there!
The Villages and Summer Villages webinar will run on the following dates:
April 23, 2025 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm (Featuring ASVA and ABmunis Board member Ren Giesbrecht, Mayor of the Summer Village of West Cove)
May 6, 2025 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Visit ABmunis running for municipal office webpage for information on other election related resources. While this webinar focuses on the experience of being a local leader, the Running for Municipal Office page includes links to more information from Municipal Affairs on the rules around local elections.
I never saw myself as a 'politician' – I'm just someone who cares about my village. What surprised me most was discovering how much impact a small council can have when we work together to solve local problems." – Councillor, Village of 750
Who can vote in the Summer Village Election?
To vote in the election you must:
- Be at least 18 years old; and
- Be a Canadian citizen; and
- Reside in Alberta; and
- Your place of residence is in the Summer Village on election day; or
- You must be on the certificate of title as the person who owns property within the Summer Village; or
- You must be the spouse or adult interdependent partner of a person who is on the certificate of title.
NOTE THAT VOUCHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED DURING THE 2025 SUMMER VILLAGE OF SOUTH VIEW MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Please ensure you have property identification on you when you come to the polls. Once the new identification requirements are provided by Municipal Affairs, they will be posted to this site.
Who can run in the Summer Village Election?
To be a candidate in the election you must:
- Be entitled to vote in the election; and
- Have been a resident in Alberta for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding election day; and
- Not otherwise be disqualified.
Nomination Information:
Nomination packages can be downloaded from our website, HERE, or can be picked up at the Municipal Office (2317 Twp 545, Lac Ste Anne County). Or you can download the required forms directly from the Municipal Affairs election forms website.
There are a number of forms included in the nomination Package, please note that these cannot be submitted electronically:
Form 29 Notice of Intent – this is notice that you intend to run in the municipal election and can be handed in to the Returning Officer at any time.
The latest it can be handed in is when your nomination papers are filed.
Form 4 Nomination Paper & Candidates Acceptance – this form must include the signatures of at least 5 eligible electors.
Form 5 Candidate Financial Information – This must be handed in with your nomination papers.
Form 26 Campaign Disclosure Statement & Financial Statement – this form must be handed in, by all candidates, no later than March 1, 2026.
Nomination papers and associated forms will be accepted on Nomination Day from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. The Summer Village of South View has also decided to have a nomination period which will run from June 1, 2025 until June 26, 2025. During the nomination period, forms can be filed at the Municipal Office, located at 2317 Twp 545, Lac Ste Anne County Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. If someone other than you is dropping off your paperwork, it must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths.
CAMPAIGN BANK ACCOUNTS
There had been some concern that all candidates would need to open a campaign bank account. We have now confirmed that candidates who have less than $1000 in campaign contributions or expenses (including personal contributions) will NOT be required to open a campaign bank account. If you raise more than $1000 (through a combination of personal and other contributions, including in-kind contributions) then you are required to open an account. Candidates will still need to complete Form 29 and Form 5 with the relevant banking information but will not need to open an account unless the $1000 limit is triggered.
Information & Resources:
Running for office and serving your community as an elected official can be a rewarding and worthwhile endeavour for you and your community. However, it can feel overwhelming at times, and it's important to understand what the election process and serving as a Councillor entails. Below are links to resources that can help.
abmunis.ca/advocacy-resources/running-municipal-office
alberta.ca/municipal-elections-overview
Local Authorities Election Act
Municipal Affairs - A Candidates Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta
Please contact the Returning Officer if you have any questions about the election or nominations.
Returning Officer
Angela Duncan
angela@wildwillowenterprises.com
780-967-0271
2025 Municipal Elections