Election

The County of Grande Prairie No.1 will be conducting a municipal election on Monday, October 20, 2025, where voters will elect nine (9) Councillors. Click here to see all candidate information.

The Register of Candidates is a list of candidates that have filed their Notice of Intent to run in the 2025 municipal election. 

After the Returning Officer verifies and accepts the candidate's nomination papers, the information provided by the candidates on their submitted Authorization for Release of Personal Information Form will be added to the appropriate list below.

Candidate Photo	Candidate	Phone	Email	Website	Social Media
	Brian Peterson	780-228-0034	brian2280034@gmail.com	N/A	N/A
	Amanda Frayn	780-518-3197	mandolinconsulting@gmail.com	N/A	N/A
	Kurt Balderston	780-814-8404	mgbalderston@hotmail.com	N/A	N/A
	Shelby Mehr	780-882-2575	shelbydmehr1@gmail.com	N/A	N/A
	Karen Rosvold	780-831-0902	karenrosvold@gmail.com	N/A	N/A
	Marty Tissington	780-876-3252	mrtconst@hotmail.com	N/A	N/A
	Steve Zimmerman	780-831-0864	zimmy@telus.net	N/A	N/A
	Joel Park	780-832-8525	joel@joelpark.ca	N/A	N/A

January 1, 2025 – First Day of Nomination Period 

• Note: County Offices will open beginning January 2, 2025 to accept nomination papers.  

• The nomination period runs from January 1, 2025 to September 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. 

• Candidate information packages, including all necessary forms for submitting nomination papers, will be available at www.countygp.ab.ca/elections or at the County Administration Building during office hours.

• Candidates can file nomination papers anytime during the nomination period with the Returning Officer during office hours.

September 22, 2025 – Nomination Day 

• Nomination papers must be filed by 12:00 p.m.

October 20, 2025 – Municipal Election Day 

Voter Identification

Voters will be required to have a valid government issued photo ID to vote. For example, an Identification Card issued by a Canadian government, federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the person. The following are other examples of acceptable forms of photo ID a voter can use:

• Driver's licence issued by any official government
• Department of National Defence driver's licence (DND 404)
• Canadian Armed Forces Identification Card
• A Canadian Passport, NEXUS card or permanent resident card

If you are an Alberta resident who can legally live in Canada and do not have a valid government issued photo ID, you can apply for an ID card to use as photo identification by visiting Registry Services.

Register to Vote - *New

Voters will be required to register to vote in Municipal Elections as per proposed changes to the Local Authorities Election Act (Bill 20 – Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024).  The voters list will be provided to the County under a Data Sharing Agreement with Elections Alberta.

Voters are encouraged to register to vote by visiting Voterlink in advance of the election. 

Election Workers Needed!

The County will be hiring election workers in a variety of positions and the applications will be available on the County website.

Qualifications/Assets:

• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Interested in the democratic process, committed to helping others, and have good communication skills.
• Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
• Must be able to attend the mandatory training session.
• Preference may be given to County residents.

Remuneration:

Elections Workers will be paid at the following rates:

• Advance Polls - $175 day
• Election Day - $300 day
• Mandatory Training - $175 day
• Mileage - $0.70 per kilometer
• Meals