Town of Ponoka

Voting will take place on Monday, October 18, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion (3911 Highway 2A).

Voter Eligibility 

Individuals can vote in the Town of Ponoka's municipal election if they are: 

• At least 18 years old
• A Canadian citizen
• A resident of the Town of Ponoka on Election Day (October 18, 2021)

If a candidate, a candidate's official agent, or a scrutineer believes a voter is not eligible to vote, an objection will be noted on the voting register. 

Voting more than once is a punishable offense under the Local Authorities Election Act. Offenders face up to six months of imprisonment, a maximum $10,000 fine or both. 

Residency Requirements

Only eligible electors who live the Town will be permitted to vote in the Town of Ponoka's municipal election. If you have more than one residence in Alberta, you must designate one place of residence. Section 48 of the Local Authorities Election Act provides more information on determining residency. 

Individuals who own property or a business in Ponoka, but are not residents are not permitted to vote.

Voter Identification

In order to vote, you must provide one piece of authorized identification that establishes both your name and current residential address.

Advance Voting Opportunities

Advance voting will be held on the third floor of the Ponoka Civic Centre (5604 50 Street) on:

Election Day 

Citizens can also vote on election day on Monday, October 18, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion (3911 Highway 2A).

Meet the Candidates 

School Board Trustees

As part of the municipal election, Albertans vote for their school board trustees. See below for the list of school board trustee candidates:

Senate Election and Referendum Vote

The Town will host a Senate Election and two referendum questions in our jurisdiction as part of the Advance and General Election. 

Senate Election:

The Order in Council and Writ of Election for the 2021 Alberta Senate Election was issued on June 23, 2021, to hold an election to select 3 Senate nominees who may be summoned to the Senate of Canada, to fill a vacancy or vacancies relating to Alberta.

For more information, please visit the Elections Alberta website.

Referendum Questions:

Albertans are being asked two questions in the referendum vote. Both referendum questions allow for a ‘yes’ vote or a ‘no’ vote and are binding on the provincial government, based on the majority of votes cast. The two questions are:

Question 1: Equalization

• Should section 36(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 – Parliament and the government of Canada’s commitment to the principle of making equalization payments – be removed from the constitution?

Question 2: Daylight Saving Time

• Do you want Alberta to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time, which is summer hours, eliminating the need to change our clocks twice a year?

For more information, please visit the Elections Alberta website.