Municipal elections were held in Alberta, Canada on Monday, October 15, 2007. Since 1968, provincial legislation has required every municipality to hold triennial elections. Mayors (reeves), councillors (aldermen), and trustees were elected to office in 15 of the 16 cities, all 111 towns, all 99 villages, all 4 specialized municipalities, all 64 municipal districts, 3 of the 7 improvement districts, and the advisory councils of the 3 special areas. The City of Lloydminster is on the Saskatchewan schedule (every three years), and held elections on October 25, 2006 and October 28, 2009, while 4 improvement districts (Nos. 12, 13, 24, and 25) have no councils and are led solely by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.Municipal Profiles – Summary Reports (Improvement Districts) Since the 2004 municipal elections, the Town of Lac La Biche and Lakeland County amalgamated to form Lac La Biche County, the villages of Irricana and Onoway became towns, the Town of Brooks became a city, and the Village of Sangudo was dissolved.
The 2007 municipal elections featured a plebiscite on the possible amalgamation of the towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley.
Cities Bold indicates elected, and incumbents are italicized.
Airdrie +City of AirdrieCity of Airdrie: 2007 Municipal Election ResultsMayor Aldermen Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %Linda Bruce Acclaimed Shawn Howard 1,851 14.43% Marlene Weaver 1,688 13.16%Kelly Hegg 1,677 13.07%Glenda Alexander 1,662 12.96%Fred Burley 1,624 12.66%Richard Siemens 1,618 12.61%Milton Friesen 1,012 7.89%Taylor Farthing 908 7.08%Trevor D. Grieve 788 6.14% In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Airdrie elected six aldermen (at large), and participated in electing two of the Rocky View School Division's seven trustees (West Airdrie being Ward 7, & East Airdrie being part of Ward 3). All six incumbent aldermen were re-elected, the incumbent mayor had no challengers, and the Calgary Catholic School District's Ward 3/5 incumbent trustee had no challengers.
Brooks +City of BrooksMayor Councillors Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %Martin Shields 1,527 57.3% Rolf Bander Carol Secondiak 1,137 42.7% Norm Gerestein Clayton Johnson Noel Moriyama Kimberley Sharkey Bill Pretice Kerry CrapoMichael Glynn MacdonaldMartin ShieldsPat Walsh In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Brooks elected one mayor and six councillors (all at large), and participated in electing some of the Grasslands Regional Division No. 6's six trustees, and one of the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 3's eight trustees. The incumbent mayor Don Weisbeck, did not run.
Calgary
In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Calgary elected one mayor, 12 of their 14 aldermen (one from each of 14 wards), five of the seven Calgary School District trustees (each representing 2 of 14 wards), and three of the seven Calgary Catholic School District trustees (each representing 2 of 14 wards). Two incumbent councillors were unchallenged, two incumbent public school trustees were unchallenged, and four separate school trustee candidates (three being incumbents) were unchallenged.
Camrose +City of CamroseMayor Councillors Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %Clarence Mastel Acclaimed Gerry Galenza John Howard Max Lindstrand Ray McIsaac Ina Nielsen Kevin Pratt Daryl Shillington Wayne Throndson Mary DurandWynn McLean In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Camrose elected eight councillors (at large), two of the Battle River Regional Division No. 31's eight trustees (as Ward Camrose), and one of the Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41's seven trustees (as Ward Camrose). The incumbent mayor had no challengers.
Cold Lake +City of Cold LakeCity of Cold Lake: Media Release 2007-10-16, MayorCity of Cold Lake: Media Release 2007-10-16, CouncilMayor Councillors Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %Craig Copeland 1,402 57.1% Kelvin Plain 1,952 18.19%Peter Urlacher 808 32.9% Bob Buckle 1,726 16.08%Jerry Kolewaski 244 9.9% Debra Pelechosky 1,580 14.72% Duane Lay 1,540 14.34%Hubert F. Rodden 1,374 12.80%Jean-Yves Taschereau 1,353 12.61%Carlene Belcourt 1,208 11.26% In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Cold Lake elected one mayor, six councillors (all at large), three of the Northern Lights School Division No. 69's eight trustees (as Ward 2), and three of the Lakeland Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 150's seven trustees (as Ward Cold Lake). The incumbent mayor Allan Buck, did not run.
Edmonton
In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Edmonton elected one mayor, 12 councillors (two from each of six wards), eight of the nine Edmonton Public Schools trustees (one from each of nine wards), and four of the seven Edmonton Catholic School District trustees (one from each of six wards, plus the runner-up). One incumbent public school trustee had no challengers, and three separate school trustee candidates (one being an incumbent) were unchallenged.
Fort Saskatchewan +City of Fort SaskatchewanFort Record - Low voter turnout bad for the nerves(total votes 15,730)Fort Record - Duncan loses her seat(number of votes for 8th and 9th)Fort Record - We know you didn't vote(9 total candidates)City of Fort Saskatchewan: City Council (elected members)Mayor Councillors Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %Jim Sheasgreen Acclaimed Ed Van Delden ≥1,352 ≥8.60% Stew Hennig ≥1,352 ≥8.60%Tom Hutchison ≥1,352 ≥8.60%Howard Johnson ≥1,352 ≥8.60%Gale Katchur ≥1,352 ≥8.60%Don Westman ≥1,352 ≥8.60%[Candidate 7] ≥1,344 ≥8.50%Kristie Phelan 1,337 8.50%Judy Duncan 1,323 8.41% In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Fort Saskatchewan elected six councillors (at large), two of the Elk Island Public Schools Regional Division No. 14's nine trustees (as Ward Fort Saskatchewan), and one of the Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41's seven trustees (as Ward Fort Saskatchewan). The incumbent mayor had no challengers.
Grande Prairie
In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Grande Prairie elected one mayor, eight aldermen (all at large), the five Grande Prairie School District No. 2357 trustees (at large), and five of the Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 28's seven trustees (as Ward 1).
Leduc +City of LeducCity of Leduc: Official Election ResultsMayor Aldermen Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %Greg Krischke 2,870 71.9% Dana L. Smith 2,230 11.10%James K. Black 1,119 28.1% David Mackenzie 2,135 10.63% Dominic Mishio 2,123 10.57%Bob Young 2,116 10.53%Terry Lazowski 2,024 10.08%Judy Archie 1,829 9.10%Terry Atkinson 1,660 8.26%Bob Thompson 1,512 7.53%Russ Luke 1,282 6.38%Brian Calhoun 1,267 6.31%Linda Raymond 1,212 6.03%Matt Stroyan 698 3.47% In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Leduc elected one mayor, six aldermen (all at large), two of the Black Gold Regional Schools' seven trustees (as Ward Leduc), and two of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 38's nine trustees (one from each of Wards Leduc 1 & Leduc 2).
Lethbridge
In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Lethbridge elected eight aldermen (at large), the seven Lethbridge School District No. 51 trustees (at large), and five of the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 4's nine trustees (as Ward 2). The incumbent mayor had no challengers.
Medicine Hat
In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Medicine Hat elected one mayor, eight aldermen (all at large), the five Medicine Hat School District No. 76 trustees (at large), and four of the Medicine Hat Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 20's five trustees (as Ward Medicine Hat).
Red Deer
In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Red Deer elected one mayor, eight councillors (all at large), the seven Red Deer School District No. 104 trustees (at large), and five of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39's seven trustees (as Ward Red Deer).
Spruce Grove
In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Spruce Grove elected one mayor, six aldermen (all at large), and two of the Parkland School Division No. 70's seven trustees (as Ward 5). The incumbent mayor Ken Scott, did not run, and the three incumbent Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 2 Ward 2 trustees were not challenged (Spruce Grove being part of Ward 2, total nine trustees).
St. Albert +City of St. AlbertMayor Councillors Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %Nolan Crouse 8,857 58.2 Lorie Garritty 8,738 57.5Garry Woo 4,308 28.3 Len Bracko 8,052 52.9Richard Plain 2,043 13.4 James C. Burrows 6,880 45.2 Roger Lemieux 6,757 44.4Gareth Jones 5,989 39.4Carol Watamaniuk 5,954 39.2Malcolm Parker 5,819 38.3David Climenhaga 5,804 38.2Stanley Haroun 5,178 34.0Wes Brodhead 5,173 34.0Bob Russell 5,069 33.3Frances Badrock 2,678 17.6
In the 2007 elections, the citizens of St. Albert elected one mayor and six councillors (all at large). The incumbent mayor Paul Chalifoux did not run,St. Albert Gazette - 2007-06-30 and the Greater St. Albert Catholic (Public) Schools' four Ward St. Albert trustees (total seven trustees) and the St. Albert Protestant Separate School Division No. 6's five trustees (at large) were unchallenged.
Wetaskiwin +City of WetaskiwinCity of Wetaskiwin: Minutes 2008-08-25City of Wetaskiwin: Minutes 2008-09-22Mayor Aldermen Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %Don Montgomery Acclaimed Bill Elliot Barry Hawkes Mark McFaul Glenn Ruecker Gail Taylor Dave AndersonDonna AndresKevin MillerDale Unland In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Wetaskiwin elected six aldermen (at large) and three of the Wetaskiwin Regional Division No. 11's eight trustees (as Ward City), and participated in electing two of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 38's nine trustees (as Ward Wetaskiwin). The incumbent mayor had no challengers.
By-election +Wetaskiwin By-electionCity of Wetaskiwin: By-election ResultsAlderman Candidate Votes %Dale Crabtree 555 37.8%Lousie Nadeau 403 27.5%Donna Andres 299 20.4%Brian Hockin 138 9.4%Albert Weremey 72 4.9% After it was announced that Alderman Dave Anderson would be leaving council, a by-election was held on September 15, 2008, to fill the empty seat, only 16.4% of eligible voters turned-out for the vote.
Towns The following are the available election results for Alberta towns with a population over 8,500, plus the notable town of Slave Lake. Bold indicates elected, and incumbents are italicized.
Beaumont +Town of BeaumontMayor Councillors Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %Camille Berube 1,232 43.5% Jay Archibald Gill Poitras 801 28.3% Jacqueline Biollo Bill McNamara 798 28.2% Larry Goodhope Keith Gylander Bruce LeCren Louise White-Gibbs In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Beaumont elected one mayor, six councillors (all at large), and one of the Black Gold Regional Schools' seven trustees, and participated in electing one of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 38's nine trustees.
Canmore +Town of CanmoreCanmore Leader - It's almost election timeCanmore Leader - Russell grabs council seatMayor Councillors Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes ≥% ≤%Ron Casey Acclaimed Pam Hilstad 1,703 16.3420.45 André Gareau 1,521 14.5918.27Shane Jonker 1,246 11.9514.96Jim Ridley 1,221 11.7114.66Corina Dootjes 1,164 11.1713.98Ed Russell 767 7.369.21Jason Best 702 6.738.43[Candidate 8] ≤701 0.017.77[Candidate 9] ≤700 0.017.20[Candidate 10] ≤699 0.016.71 In the 2007 elections, the citizens of Canmore elected six councillors (at large), and participated in electing three of the Canadian Rockies Regional Division No. 12's seven trustees, and one of the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 3's eight trustees. The incumbent mayor had no challengers.
Chestermere +Town of ChestermereMayor Councillors Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %Patricia Matthews 1,281 53.4% Patrick Bergen Jeff Colvin 637 26.5% Heather Davies Ada Rawlings 483 20.1% Kelsey Johnson Tim Reid Christopher Steeves Stu Hutchison