Running for Office
Municipal and School Board elections occur every four years on the third Monday in October. The next election will be held on October 18, 2021. The nomination period for the 2021 municipal and school board election is open. Prospective candidates can file their nominations and paperwork between January 4 and September 20, 2021, at noon.
Westwind School Division promotes and encourages its interested citizens to run for the office of elected school board trustee. The Division is committed to providing an environment that will give all candidates fair access to the electorate.
WARD BOUNDARY MAP
Official Nomination List for the 2021 Board of Trustee Elections
Elections will take place on Monday, October 18, 2021.
Ward or Electoral Division Number (VIEW MAP) |
Number of Vacancies |
Candidates |
|
1 Mountain View, Hillspring, Glenwood, Leavitt |
1 |
GREEP, Sandra SMITH, Doug |
|
2 Cardston & Area |
2 |
JOHNSON, David PATERSON, Colin TOLLEY, Tami |
|
3 Welling/Del Bonita |
1 |
PAYNE, Jessica (Acclaimed) |
|
4 Magrath |
1 | BLACKMER, Ross (Acclaimed) |
|
5 Raymond |
2 |
RALPH, Jim SALA, Alana WENDORFF, Rodney |
|
6 Stirling |
1 | SMITH, Josh (Acclaimed) |
|
7 Blood Reserve |
1 |
FRANK, Anna-Joyce (Acclaimed) |
The Local Authorities Election Act, states that a person is eligible to be nominated as a candidate in any election under this Act if on nomination day the person
(a) is eligible to vote
(b) has been a resident of the local jurisdiction and the ward, if any, for the 6 consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day, and
(c) is not otherwise ineligible or disqualified
DISCLAIMER: It is the candidate’s responsibility to read and understand the legislation, or to seek appropriate legal or accounting advice from professionals as required. The candidate is responsible for ensuring that his or her campaign complies with all provincial laws.
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Candidates who seek nomination for school board trustee must complete the form below:
Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance.
Nominations must be signed by at least five electors. These electors must be residents of the school board on the date they signed the form, and they must be eligible to vote in the election. As Westwind School Division has a ward system, the electors signing the nomination form must also be residents of the ward for which the candidate is being nominated.
Candidates can file their nomination papers with the returning officer by visiting the Westwind School Division office at 455 Main Street, Cardston Alberta during regular business hours. Although an appointment is not required, we encourage candidates to call 403-653-4991 and schedule an appointment time.
- Elections 2021: Why Run for School Board Trustee?
- ASBA Trustee Election Guide/Campaign Manual
- Local Authorities Election Act
- Alberta Education School Board Election Information
- The Education Act lists eligibility requirements, trustee responsibilities amongst other legal requirements for trustees and candidates.
- The Local Authorities Election Act is the elections law currently governing school board trustee elections in Alberta.
- Municipal elections overview is the Government of Alberta’s webpage for election results, and election and post-election resources.
For more information please contact Peter Wright; Secretary-Treasurer at peter.wright@westwind.ab.ca.
