Summer Village of Silver Sands
Mailing Address
Box 8, Alberta Beach, Alberta T0E 0A0
New Office/Courier Location
2317 Township Road 545, Lac Ste. Anne County, AB T0E 1V0
Contact Information
p: 587-873-5765 f: 780-967-0431
e: administration@wildwillowenterprises.com
Office Hours
Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2025 is an Election year for local municipalities. Below will provide you with information if you are a voter or if you are interested in running for Council in the 2025 Election.
What is Involved in Being a Councillor for the Summer Village of Silver Sands?
Election Dates
Section 12 of the Local Authorities Election Act (the Act) requires Summer Villages to determine a Nomination Day, to occur in June or July of 2025. If the number of candidates nominated exceeds the number of candidates required, then there is an election 4 weeks after Nomination Day. The following dates have been set for the Summer Village of Silver Sands Municipal Election:
Nomination Period Monday, June 23, 2025 to Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 8:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.
Nomination Day Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Advance Vote (if required) - Monday, July 21st, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Fallis Hall 53303 RR 52 Parkland County
Election Day (if required) - Saturday, July 26th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Fallis Hall 53303 RR 52 Parkland County
Candidate Orientation Sessions
Do you want to learn more about the election process or what means to be a CANDIDATE or MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR?
The Summer Village of Silver Sands is participating in two candidate orientation sessions. These sessions will be the same and will cover key information about candidacy, the election process, and what to expect if you win! No registration is required and everyone is welcome.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Stettin-Nakamun Hall
5404 Township Road 571, Lac Ste Anne County
Saturday, May 24, 2025
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Darwell Seniors Center (Interlake Golden Age Club)
Hwy AB-765, Darwell Alberta
ABMunis Candidate Webinar Sessions
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? If you're considering running for local council in a small Alberta municipality, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) are hosting a webinar to help you prepare for this year’s election.
In this engaging session, you'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of local office, how it compares to federal and provincial governments, and the incredible rewards that come with serving your community. You'll also get an inside look at how councils are structured, what’s expected of council members, and the unique impact you can have in a village and summer village. The content of this webinar is catered to persons who live in a village and summer village; however, any Albertan is welcome to attend this webinar to learn about the experience of serving on council. If the timing of this webinar does not work with your schedule, please feel free to register for any of our upcoming municipal election webinars no matter the type of your municipality. Visit ABmunis events page for a full listing of the webinars.
But that’s not all! The presentation will feature guest speakers from local councils who will share their personal experiences leading small Alberta municipalities. Plus, there will be a Q&A session where you can ask questions and gain valuable insights on what it’s like to be a local elected official.
To attend a webinar simply register here. We hope to see you there!
The Villages and Summer Villages webinar will run on the following dates:
-April 23, 2025 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm (Featuring ASVA and ABmunis Board
member Ren Giesbrecht, Mayor of Summer Village of West Cove)
-May 6, 2025 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Visit ABmunis running for municipal office webpage for information on other election related resources. While this webinar focuses on the experience of being a local leader, the Running for Municipal Office page includes links to more information from Municipal Affairs on the rules around local elections.
Candidate Information
Who can run in the Summer Village Election?
To be a candidate in the election you must:
-Be entitled to vote in the election; and
-Have been a resident in Alberta for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding election day; and
-Not otherwise be disqualified.
Nomination Information
Notice of Nomination - Read Here
Nomination packages can be downloaded HERE or can be picked up at the Municipal Office located at 2317 Twp 545, Lac Ste. Anne County or you can download the required forms directly from the Municipal Affairs website HERE.
There are a number of forms included in the nomination package, please note that these can not be submitted electronically:
Form 29 Notice of Intent – this is notice that you intend to run in the municipal election. This form can be handed in to the Returning Officer at any time. The latest it can be handed in is when your nomination is filed.
Form 4 Nomination Paper & Candidates Acceptance – this form must be filled out entirely and include the signature of at least 5 eligible electors.
Form 5 Candidate Financial Information – this must be handed in with your nomination papers.
Form 26 Campaign Disclosure Statement & Financial Statement – this form must be handed in, by all candidates, no later than March 1, 2026.
During the Nomination Period and on Nomination Day, nomination packages will be accepted at the Municipal Administration Office located at 2317 Township Road 545 Lac Ste. Anne County, Monday through Thursday, office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Note that if someone other than you is dropping off your paperwork, it must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths.
Voter Information
Who can vote in the Summer Village Election?
To vote in the election you must:
-Be at least 18 years old; and
-Be a Canadian citizen; and
-Reside in Alberta, and your place of residence is in the Summer Village on election day; or
-Be on the certificate of title as the person who owns property within the Summer Village; or
-Be the spouse or adult interdependent partner of a person who is on the certificate of title.
NOTE THAT VOUCHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED DURING THE 2025 SUMMER VILLAGE OF SILVER SANDS MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Additional Resources
Running for office and serving your community as an elected official is a rewarding and worthwhile endeavour for both you and your community. However, it can feel overwhelming at times, and it is important to understand what the election process and serving as a Councillor entails. To help with that, below are links to a number of resources to help you in your decision to run and make sure you are ready to go, if you are successful. In addition to the resources below, the Summer Village is also working on putting together a CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION. Stay tuned to our website for more information on this important session.
-Alberta Municipal Affairs - Local Authorities Elections Act
-Alberta Municipal Affairs - Municipal Government Act
-Alberta Municipal Affairs - A Candidate's Guide
-Alberta Municipal Affairs - Municipal Elections Overview
-Alberta Municipalities - Running for Municipal Office
-Alberta Municipalities - Running for Municipal Office Series
-Alberta Municipalities -A Practical Guide to Understanding Elected Roles in Local Government
-Silver Sands - Council Code of Conduct Bylaw
-Silver Sands - Council and Council Committee Procedural Bylaw
Returning Officer
Angela Duncan
email: angela@wildwillowenterprises.com
phone: 780-967-0271
Please contact the Returning Officer if you have any questions
about the Election or Nominations.
ELECTION 2025
(please check this page regularly as pertinent information will be added as it becomes available)