Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 13, 2026

Registration to sign up for online voting for the Provincial Women's By-Election, Red Deer Métis District Council Election, Calgary Nose Hill Métis District Council Election, and Wabasca-Desmarais District Council By-Election is now open.

Eligible Métis Citizens who wish to vote by electronic ballot must fill out the survey by clicking the following link: Electronic Voting Sign-Up

Once your Identification has been verified, a pin will be sent out within 2-3 business days.

Electronic Voting will be open from February 16-22, 2026, and voting will take place at https://mna.isivote.com/

Questions about the process for electronic voting can be directed to [email protected], or 1-877-576-4250.

January 23, 2026

The Chief Electoral Officer has issued Public Notices confirming the Polling Locations for the 2025 Late Fall Elections (Winter 2026 Voting Period). 

For more details about each election, please visit the links below.

 

All polling stations will be open on February 22, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

District Community Polling Station
1- Foothills Lethbridge Holiday Inn Lethbridge
2375 Mayor Magrath Drive S, Lethbridge, AB.  T1K 7M1
2- Medicine Hat Medicine Hat Best Western Premier Executive Residency Medicine Hat
35 Paul Stober Drive SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1B 4Y2
3- Red Deer Red Deer (Central) Baymont by Wyndham
4311 49 Avenue, Red Deer, AB.  T4N 5Y7
Rocky Mountain House (Western) Walking Eagle Inn & Lodge
4819 45th Street, Rocky Mountain House, AB.  T4T 1A9
Stettler (Eastern) Ramada by Wyndham Stettler
6711 49th Ave, Hwy 12 & Hwy 56, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L1
4- Rocky View Airdrie Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Airdrie
64 East Lake Ave NE, Airdrie, AB. T4A 2G8
5- Calgary Nose Hill Calgary (North) Best Western Premier
1316 33rd St. NE, Calgary, AB. T2A 6B6
6- Calgary Elbow Calgary (South) Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary South
135 Southland Dr SE, Calgary, AB. T2J 5X5
7- Jasper House Hinton Hinton Centre
965 Switzer Drive, Hinton, AB. T7V 1V1
8- Lac Ste. Anne Spruce Grove Spruce Grove Golden Age Club
301 Jespersen Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB. T7X 2J1
9- Fort Edmonton Edmonton (North) Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre 
11834 Kingsway NW., Edmonton AB. T5G 3J5
10- Edmonton Whitemud Edmonton (South) Delta Edmonton South
4404 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton, AB.  T6H 5C2
11- St. Albert St. Albert St. Albert Inn & Suites
156 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert, AB. T8N 0P5
12- St. Paul - Cold Lake Cold Lake Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cold Lake 
5315 - 48 Avenue, Cold Lake, AB. T9M 0K9
13- Grande Prairie Grande Prairie Holiday Inn & Suites
9816 107 Street, Grande Prairie, AB. T8V 8E7
14- Peace River Peace River Athabasca Hall - Town of Peace River-Baytex Energy Centre
9705-98 Avenue, Peace River, AB. T8S 1J3
15- Fort Vermilion Fort Vermilion Royal Canadian Legion Branch 243
5401 River Road, Fort Vermilion, AB. T0H 1N0
16- Fort Chipewyan Fort Chipewyan Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Community Centre)
101 Loutit St., Fort Chipewyan, AB. T0P 1P0
17- Fort McMurray Fort McMurray Radisson Hotel & Suites
435 Gregoire Drive, Fort McMurray, AB. T9H 4K7
18- Conklin Conklin Regional Conklin Multiplex
244 Northland Drive, Conklin AB. T0P 1H1
19- Lac La Biche Lac La Biche Cantala Hotels
 9905 83 Avenue, Lac La Biche, AB. T0A 2C0
20- Athabasca Landing Athabasca Athabasca Regional Multiplex
#2 University Drive, Athabasca, AB.  T9S 0A3
21- Lesser Slave Lake Slave Lake Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1551 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB. T0G 2A0
22- Wabasca-Desmarais Wabasca St. Theresa School
2753 Neewatin Drive, Wabasca, AB. T0G 2K0

 

December 10, 2025

The Chief Electoral Officer has issued a Public Notice announcing that the Voting Period for the 2025 Late Fall Elections is resuming as well as additional important updates.

For more details about each election, please visit the links below.

October 8, 2025

The Chief Electoral Officer has issued a Public Notice announcing the confirmed candidates running in the 2025 Late Fall Elections, as well as changes to the voting period due to Canada Post labour issues and disruptions to mail service.

For more details about each election, please visit the links below.

 

September 2, 2025

The Chief Electoral Officer has announced the following elections;

Please click on the links above for more details, including the Notice of Vote for each election.

Citizens interested in running as a candidate will need to contact the Chief Electoral Office at [email protected] to obtain a Nomination Package.

More details about running as a Candidate in Otipemisiwak Métis Government elections, including eligibility requirements, and the nomination process, can be found here: Information for Candidates

Not sure what Métis District you live in?

Try out our new and improved District Mapping Tool via Google Maps.

 

Are you ready to vote in the next round of District Council Elections?

Voting eligibility is based on your residential address, not your mailing address. Make sure you don't miss out on updates about elections in your District by ensuring that your address, email and phone number are up to date with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Registry Department. 

Confirm and update your information using the Contact Information Portal.

Have questions about using the portal, or updating your contact information? Reach out to the Registry Department at 780-455-2200 or send an email to [email protected]

Please note that the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer is not able to update Citizen's contact information.

 

ABOUT THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER (CEO)

Nicole Latour is an accomplished public servant with more than two decades of leadership in governance, elections, and public administration. She brings more than a decade of elections experience to her role having served as Chief Electoral Officer for the Northwest Territories and as the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer prior to that appointment. Key achievements include introducing the first electronic poll used during a general election at a provincial/territorial level in Canada and developing a comprehensive online self directed distance learning platform for election officers.

Nicole’s career also includes her holding appointments as the first woman Sergeant At Arms for the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, and twice as a Coroner for the NWT Coroners Service. She was also elected to public office, serving as Mayor for the community of Fort Liard, NWT.

Nicole has spent a life time living, and working for and with, the Dene, Inuvialuit, Gwichin and Tli Cho of the Northwest Territories but now resides in Edmonton. As a proud Otipemisiwak citizen she is honoured to be able to share her elections administration knowledge and make a meaningful contribution towards the evolution of her Nation’s electoral practices and systems.

Nicole volunteers in international election observation and in recent years attended observation missions in Bulgaria and Moldova. Nicole is an ardent Blue Jays fan.

ABOUT THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER (OCEO)

Our office plays a vital role in upholding the democratic process by overseeing and managing all aspects of elections.

Here’s what we do:

Election Management

  • We meticulously plan and execute elections at all levels, ensuring every eligible citizen can exercise their right to vote.

Voter Education

  • We empower citizens with knowledge about the electoral process, along with their voting rights and responsibilities.

Electoral Integrity

  • We uphold the highest standards of fairness and integrity in elections, safeguarding against fraud and ensuring the accuracy of election results.

Outreach and Engagement

  • We engage with communities across the province to promote voter participation, encourage community traditions, and foster a culture of democracy.

Regulatory Guidance

  • We provide guidance on electoral laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and transparency in campaign financing and electoral practices.

Independent Oversight

  • As an independent body, we operate impartially to uphold the principles of democracy, free from partisan influence.

 

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information on the Elections and Referenda Act and Campaign Finance Regulation, please visit the Election Act and Regulations page, or contact the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer. 

For more information about the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, please visit albertametis.com

Updates will be added as they become available. Stay tuned!