September 24, 2025 Update
One nomination was received for the open trustee position in Ward 4 - Lac La Biche-Plamondon-North. The nomination period has now closed and Sandy Makokis has been acclaimed for the 2025-2029 term.
Advanced polls have been scheduled for the election taking place in Ward 1 - Bonnyville Area. Advanced polls will take place at the following locations at the dates and times specified.
- Saturday, October 4 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Cold Lake Seniors’ Center North (1301 8 Avenue, Cold Lake)
- Thursday, October 9 - 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Town of Bonnyville Office (4917 49 Avenue, Bonnyville)
- Thursday, October 9 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Ardmore Community Hall (4910 50 Street, Ardmore)
- Saturday, October 11 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Town of Bonnyville Office (4917 49 Avenue, Bonnyville)
- Wednesday, October 15 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.- Glendon RCMP Hall (5302 51 Avenue, Glendon)
- Wednesday, October 15 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Town of Bonnyville Office (4917 49 Avenue, Bonnyville)
- Thursday, October 16 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Cold Lake Seniors’ Center North (1301 8 Avenue, Cold Lake)
- Saturday, October 18 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Town of Bonnyville Office (4917 49 Avenue, Bonnyville)
There are three trustee positions available and five candidates:
- Cheryl Edwards
- Lorena Hagen
- Mark Hunt
- Garry Kissel
- Roy Ripkens.
September 23, 2025 Update
Nominations remain open in Ward 4 - Lac La Biche - Plamondon-North. No nominations were received today during the extended nomination period so they will be open again on Wednesday, September 24 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the NLPS division office in Bonnyville. If no nominations are received, nominations will re-open on Thursday at the same time.
An election will be held in Ward 1 - Bonnyville and Area. There are three trustee positions available and five candidates: Cheryl Edwards, Lorena Hagen, Mark Hunt, Garry Kissel and Roy Ripkens. The election will be held on October 20th.
More information about the upcoming election will be shared on our Elections page as it is confirmed.
September 22, 2025
The nomination period has been extended in one ward, trustees have been acclaimed in three wards, and there will likely be an election in one ward following the close of the nomination period at noon today (Monday, September 22, 2025).
No nominations were received in Ward 4 - Lac La Biche-Plamondon-North. As a result, nominations will open again tomorrow - Tuesday, September 23 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. If no nominations are received tomorrow, nominations will re-open the following day during the same time. This process will continue daily until a candidate comes forward or six days has passed, whichever comes first.
In Ward 1 - Bonnyville, five candidates submitted nomination forms for the three trustee positions that are available. Those candidates are: Cheryl Edwards, Lorena Hagen, Mark Hunt, Garry Kissel, and Roy Ripkens. The nominations are unofficial until a 24-hour period has passed. During that time, candidates may withdraw their names from contention if they wish to do so. Once that 24-hour period has expired, the nominations will be considered official and arrangements will be made for the election on Monday, October 20 if necessary.
In Ward 2 - Cold Lake, there were three nominations submitted for the three positions that were available. As a result, Karen Packard, Mandi Skogen and Ron Young have been acclaimed to those positions and will serve as trustees for the 2025-2029 term.
In Ward 3 - Lac La Biche, one nomination was received for the one open position. As a result, Lois Phillips was acclaimed and will serve as a trustee for the 2025-2029 term.
In Ward 5 - Lac La Biche South, one nomination was received for the one open position. As a result, James White was acclaimed and will serve as a trustee for the 2025-2029 term.
More information about the upcoming election will be shared on our Elections page as it is confirmed.