Who can vote in the October 20 municipal election?

Canadian citizens residing in Canmore can vote in the upcoming municipal election and the election for school board trustees.

Do I need to register to vote?

Yes. For the first time, Alberta citizens wishing to vote in a municipal election must register to vote. The good news is that if you have already registered through Voterlink, you don’t have to do anything.

Go to the Voterlink website to register, update your voter information, or check your status.

Registering online helps streamline the voting process and reduce wait times at the polls on Oct. 20.

Where do I vote?

Advanced and mail-in ballots are available. Voting locations and more details will be added to this section as that information becomes available.

What services are the municipal government responsible for providing in Canada?

There are three levels of government in Canada. The federal and provincial governments are established through the Constitution. Each province then establishes legislation that creates municipal governments. As an order of government, municipalities do not have the same authority as the provincial or federal government.

Municipal governments in Alberta provide the following services:

• Development permits and land use planning;

• Enforcement services (Community Peace Officers);

• Family and Community Support Services;

• Fire-rescue services;

• Municipal road maintenance;

• Municipal parks, trails and playgrounds;

• Municipal property taxes (which is a portion of the total tax bill);

• Waster and wastewater services;

• Waste and recycling.

Council is elected to provide strategic planning, financial oversight and accountability for delivering those municipal services.

When does council meet?

Canmore council holds one regular business meeting and one committee of the whole meeting per month on the first and third Tuesdays. Additional special council meetings, public hearings, and workshops are also scheduled on Tuesdays.