2021 Municipal Election

The Town of Devon will be holding a municipal election on Monday, October 18, 2021 to elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors.

Election Day

The Town of Devon Municipal Election is scheduled for:

Date: Monday, October 18, 2021
Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Place: Devon Community Centre, 20 Haven Ave, Devon, AB T9G 2B9.

Advance Polls

Advance Voting will be held at the Devon Community Centre, 20 Haven Ave, Devon, AB T9G 2B9 as follows:

• Wednesday, October 6, 2021 - 5-8 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 5-8 p.m.
• Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 5-8 p.m.
• Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 12-5 p.m.

Voter Eligibility

Individuals can vote in the Town of Devon’s municipal election if they:

• are at least 18 years old;
• are a Canadian citizen;
• are a resident of the Town of Devon on Election Day (October 18, 2021)

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

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.

Special Ballots

There will be no Institutional Voting due the uncertainty of COVID-19 pandemic however, the option of a Special Ballot will be available. 

Special Ballots are available to those that are unable to vote at an Advance Vote or at the voting station on Election Day due to physical incapacity, absence from the local jurisdiction, being a Returning Officer, Deputy Returning Officer, Constable, Candidate or Agent.  

Voter Identification Information

In order to vote in the 2021 Devon Municipal Election, voters are required to provide one piece of identification that establishes both their name and current residential address, as well as make a statement in the presence of an election officer at the voting station.

Any of the following documents that contain BOTH YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS will be accepted as valid proof of identification:

• Photo identification issued by a Canadian government or agency, whether federal, provincial or local or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the elector and their name and current address.
• Alberta Operator’s (Driver’s) License
• Alberta Identification Card
• Bank/credit card statement or personal cheque
• Correspondence issued by a school, college or university
• Government cheque or cheque stub
• Income or property tax assessment notice
• Utility bill (for example, telephone, public utilities commission, television, hydro, gas or water).
• Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee.

Click here for additional examples of acceptable identification

Contact Us

Any inquiries regarding the Town of Devon's municipal election can be directed to:

Tony Kulbisky
Returning Officer
p: 780-987-8301
e: TKulbisky@devon.ca

Melanie Crothers
Substitute Returning Officer
p: 780-987-8310
e: MCrothers@devon.ca