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Trustee Elections 2025

Notice of Election and Requirements for Voter Identification

Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53)

Local Jurisdiction: Fort Vermilion School Division, Province of Alberta

Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices:

Office Number of Vacancies Ward or Electoral Division Number
Trustee 1 Ward 4 - Fort Vermilion

Voting will take place on the 20th day of October 2025, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM. The voting station will be located at:

Fort Vermilion Community Cultural Complex
5001-44 Avenue, Fort Vermilion AB T0H 1N0

In order to vote you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be one or more of government photo ID and/or ID approved by the Chief Electoral Officer that verifies name and address as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act or local bylaw.

Dated at the Hamlet of Fort Vermilion in the Province of Alberta, this 23rd day of September, 2025. 

Norman Buhler,
Returning Officer

In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. The following is a list of acceptable forms of identification:

  • operator/driver’s License
  • government photo ID card (non-drivers)
  • bank/credit card statement or personal cheque
  • correspondence issued by a school, college or university
  • government cheque or cheque stub
  • income/property tax assessment notice
  • insurance policy or coverage card
  • letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee
  • ONE of the following, issued by the responsible authority of a shelter or soup kitchen: attestation of residence, letter of stay, admission form or statement of benefits
  • Pension Plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation
  • residential lease or mortgage statement
  • statement of government benefits (eg. employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefit)
  • utility bill (eg. telephone, public utilities commission, television, hydro, gas or water
  • vehicle ownership or insurance certificate

OFFICIAL Nomination Results

On October 20, 2025 School Board elections will take place across the province of Alberta. School board trustees are local politicians elected by and accountable to the community they serve. If you are a new candidate, congratulations on making the leap into electoral politics. If you are running for re-election or have run before, congratulations on seeking community representation once again. You are taking the first step in an important democratic process.

Important Dates

  • January 1, 2025: Nomination period OPENS
  • September 22, 2025 @ 12 PM: Nomination period CLOSES

A candidate may withdraw their nomination within 24 hours of the end of nomination day, up until 12:00 p.m. the day after nomination day (September 23, 2025). A candidate must file with the Returning Officer in writing.

A nominated person can withdraw any time during the nomination period. 

Considering becoming an FVSD Trustee?

Prospective candidates for the position of school board trustee at Fort Vermilion School Division (FVSD) should carefully review the following information and check this site for additional information as it becomes available.

Additional resources and links to more information can be found at the bottom of this page. 

Election Day: October 20, 2025

Boundary Map

For a detailed explanation of ward boundaries please review the following document: FVSD Ward Boundaries (2025)

View the complete Ward Map here: FVSD Ward Map (March 2025)

 

FVSD Ward Boundaries

FVSD is divided into eight electoral wards or boundaries. Each ward has a school trustee who has been elected by the citizens within the boundaries of that ward, wards 2 and 6 elect two trustees each. 

  • Ward 1: Rainbow Lake / Zama City (1 trustee)
  • Ward 2: High Level (2 trustees)
  • Ward 3: Rocky Lane (1 trustee)
  • Ward 4: Fort Vermilion (1 trustee)
  • Ward 5: Blumenort (1 trustee)
  • Ward 6: La Crete (2 trustees)
  • Ward 7: Buffalo Head Prairie (1 trustee)
  • Ward 8: Tompkins Landing (1 trustee)

 

Successful school board trustees put the needs of students first. They run for office because they passionately believe a quality education is one of the most important things a community can do to ensure students have the knowledge and skills that enable them to be better prepared for life.

Do I need to be an expert in education? No, you don’t! The school board trustee does not serve as a professional educator or as the spokesperson for a particular interest group or region. The ideal school board includes people from all aspects of life and is as representative as possible of the community it serves.

Candidates may submit their nomination papers at any time during regular business hours throughout the Nomination Period, January 1 - September 22, 2025, by making an appointment with Returning Officer, Norman Buhler by email or phone (780-927-3766).

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Candidates may submit their nomination papers at any time between the hours of 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM on Nomination Day, Monday, September 22, 2025 at FVSD Central Office, 5213 River Road, Fort Vermilion, AB. FVSD is divided into eight electoral wards or boundaries. 

More information about Trustee Elections and instructions for completing nominations can be found in this document: FVSD Nomination Information (2025 Election)

Nominations must be filed during the designated nomination period, which begins January 1, 2025 and closes on September 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM. 

If you are interested in pursuing nomination for a position as a Fort Vermilion School Division Trustee, please download and complete the following forms:

Form 4 - Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance

Form 5 - Candidate Financial Information

Form 29 - Notice of Intent

Nomination forms must be submitted in person to the Returning Officer at the school board office. To make an appointment, please contact Norman Buhler, Associate Superintendent of Finance, by email or phone (780-927-3766).

There are some basic requirements you must meet to be eligible:

  • are eligible to vote in the election*
  • have been a resident of the local jurisdiction and the ward for the six consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day, and;
  • is not otherwise ineligible or disqualified.

*A person is eligible to vote in an election held pursuant to this Act if the person:

  • is at least 18 years old,
  • is a Canadian citizen, and
  • resides in Alberta and the person's place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction on Election Day.

NOTE: These are general guidelines. Candidates should refer to the Local Authorities Election Act and the Education Act for complete information, available on the Alberta King's Printer website.

Every candidate should review Part 5-Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure of the Local Authority Election Act (LAEA). Every candidate (including a candidate who withdraws) is required to file a disclosure statement (Form 26-Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement) with FVSD on or before March 1, 2026.

Form 26 - Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement

ASBA Guide for School Board Trustees (document)

FVSD Policies & Information:

FVSD General Information:

Trusteeship & Elections:

Questions or requests for additional information can be directed to:

Returning Officer: Norman Buhler

Phone: 780-927-3766

Email

5213 River Road
Fort Vermilion AB
T0H 1N0

Board Chair: Marc Beland

Email