The 2025 municipal election will be held in Kananaskis on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Individuals wishing to run for the election must sign a Notice of Intent to run, and have this form sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths. This can be done at the Kananaskis Emergency Services Centre, but KID Administration should be contacted to arrange a time to have the form sworn.
Additionally, Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance must be signed by at least 5 electors eligible to vote in the ward, as well as be sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths and submitted to KID Administration on or before Monday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Form 5 – Candidate Financial Information must also be completed, and it is recommended to have the Notice of Intent to Run, Form 4 and Form 5 all sworn and submitted at the same time.
It is important to note that for anyone who wishes to run, any campaign contributions (including one’s own) can only occur once Form 5 has been signed.
Form 26 – Campaign Financial Disclosure Statement must also be completed by September 30, 2025 for any campaign contributions (including self contributions) between January 1 – July 31, 2025. Any campaign contributions after July 31, 2025 (and including January 1 – July 31, 2025) must be reported by March 1, 2026.
For more information regarding the municipal election requirements including videos, resources, forms, and updates please visit: Municipal Affairs Election Overview page.
Relevant 2025 Municipal Election Dates are highlighted below:
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September 22, 2025 |
Nomination day (nomination period closes at 4:30pm) |
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September 23, 2025 at 12pm Noon |
Candidates may withdraw their nomination in writing, in person, until 12 p.m. |
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September 30, 2025 |
Deadline to submit campaign finance disclosure statement (for candidates who accepted contributions between Jan 1 and July 31, 2025) |
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October 20, 2025 |
Election day |
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March 1, 2026 |
Deadline to submit campaign finance disclosure statement (for candidates who accepted contributions in 2025) |