The Province of Alberta has updated its legislation when it comes to voter registration in municipal elections.
In a release by the Town of Drumheller they share that all residents of Drumheller must now register to vote in local elections. The changes to the legislation makes it mandatory for all municipalities to maintain a list of eligible voters for the upcoming municipal election.
The Town of Drumheller is now required to compile a voter registry, which will be used to confirm voter eligibility at the polls. This list will be created using information from the provincial voter registry.
“In previous elections, municipalities had the option to establish a voter registry at their discretion. However, legislation changes in 2024 have made it mandatory across Alberta,” says Mitchell Visser, Returning Officer for the Town of Drumheller. “While those who don’t register may still be eligible to vote, additional steps will be required to verify their identity on election day.”
They ask Drumheller residents to register in advance, which ensures that your information is included in the voter registry, and will limit unnecessary delay on Election Day, October 20, 2025. They ask that you register online by visiting www.voterlink.ab.ca. For those unable to access online, they can register by calling 780-427-7191 or via email info@elections.ab.ca.
The Town of Drumheller encourages all eligible residents to register as soon as possible to ensure a quick and efficient voting process.
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