Information on the Election will be updated as more information becomes available.
Residents that have filed Candidate Nomination Forms for the 2025 election, sorted in alphabetical order by last name:
Cryderman, Dennis
Pretula, Steven
Sumyk, Darcy
Tomuschat, Dennis
Walker, Barry
White, Guy
Advance Poll is August 2, 2025 from 10 - 12 p.m. at the Boat Launch.
Election Date is August 16, 2025 10 - 7p.m. at the Boat Launch.
Who Can Vote?
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
✔️ At least 18 years of age on Election Day; and
✔️ A Canadian citizen; and
✔️ Named on a Certificate of Title within the Summer Village, or be the spouse or Adult Interdependent partner of a person who is named on a Certificate of Title; or reside permanently at a property located within the Summer Village.
There will be no opportunity for Special Voting or Vouching as there is no permanent electors register for the Summer Village. Every voter will be required to sign a statement of elector eligibility.
Notice of Nomination Day - Closed as of July 19, 2025 at 12 p.m.
Notice of Intent to run is a new requirement under the legislation and differs from the nomination process. Candidates intending to run must notify administration via email at svmewatha@outlook.com with the Notice of Intent form or provide it in person. Once confirmed by administration, the name of the candidate will be included on the Register of Candidates and posted publicly in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act.
Candidates can begin accepting campaign contributions and incurring expenses ONLY AFTER the Notice of Intent is completed. The Notice of Intent can be filed before or on Nomination Day, along with Form 4 & Form 5 Candidate Financial Information.
Form 4 Nomination paper & Acceptance
Form 5 Candidate Financial Information
If the Candidate spends more than $1000 Form 26 Campaign Disclosure & Financial Statement will have to be filled out.
Please check back regularly, as information on this page is subject to change and/or additional information may be posted. This information is provided as a courtesy to the candidates and administration is in no way responsible for error or omissions. Please consult the Local Authorities Election Act
It is the responsibility of the candidate to read and understand the legislation concerning this election.
Videos - link below to the 2025 Candidate Information Videos
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgou_qQG9_mMOmp-3qmwE0HzsvhBbzjcU
Interested in Running for Council?
If you’re passionate about your community and want to make a difference, consider running for Council!
Candidates must:
✔️ Be eligible to vote in the Summer Village
✔️ Have resided in or owned property in Alberta for at least twelve months prior to the election
✔️ Submit a completed nomination package before the deadline