The Village of Empress

is nestled between the Red Deer River and the South Saskatchewan River, at the eastern edge of Alberta. There is a wild feel to this quaint village surrounded by expansive farms and ranches, pronghorns, coyotes and so many different species of birds. The recreation opportunities for adventurers and star-gazers are boundless. Come and see for yourself!

2024 Municipal By-election

By-election results

One candidate has submitted nomination papers and as a result has been declared elected by Acclamation. No vote will be necessary.

A by-election for one (1) Council position be held on October 8, 2024. Voting will take place between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm, in the Curling Rink Lounge, which is in the northwest corner of the Empress Bindloss Agridome, 311 2 Street West.

Nomination day is September 10, 2024. Nominations will be accepted up until 12 Noon that day at the Empress Village Office Building, 6 3 Avenue West.

Notice of Nomination Day

The Council for the Village of Empress is composed of three Empress residents, chosen by election every four years. The roles of Mayor and Deputy Mayor are chosen by the Council amongst themselves once per year.

The last regular election was on October 18, 2021: 2021 Election webpage.

A by-election for all three Councillors took place on Monday, August 8, 2022: 2022 Municipal By-election webpage.

Nomination Paperwork

Nomination Paperwork (link) contains five pages:
– Form 4: Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance (two pages)
– Form 5: Candidate Financial Information (one page)
– Form 26: Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement (two pages)

Thinking about running for Municipal Council?

Below are a few of the resources that have been created by the Alberta Government, Association of Alberta Municipalities and Rural Municipalities of Alberta to help answer some of the questions you may have about what is involved with the position of Municipal Councillor. There are many more resources available online. Another way to find out is to talk to your current or past Councillors, or the Municipal Administrator.

Alberta Government: Municipal election forms

Alberta Government: A Candidate’s Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta

Association of Alberta Municipalities: Running for Municipal Office

Alberta Government: What every councillor needs to know, A council member handbook

Alberta: Roles and responsibilities of municipal officials

Association of Alberta Municipalities: Life as a municipal elected official – Learning Never Ends (YouTube Video)

Association of Alberta Municipalities website

Rural Municipalities of Alberta website