2010 Alberta municipal elections
Municipal elections were held in Alberta, Canada on Monday, October 18, 2010. Since 1968, provincial legislation has required every municipality to hold triennial elections. Mayors, councillors, and trustees were elected to office in 16 of the 17 cities, all 108 towns, all 95 villages, all 5 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, and held elections on October 28, 2009 and October 24, 2012, while 4 improvement districts have no councils and are led solely by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Since the 2007 municipal elections, the villages of Derwent, Kinuso, New Sarepta, and Thorhild were dissolved, the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass changed from town to specialized municipality status, and the Town of Lacombe became a city.
Cities
Bold indicates elected, and incumbents are italicized.
Airdrie
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Airdrie elected one mayor and six aldermen, and participated in electing two of the Rocky View School Division's seven trustees, and one of the Calgary Catholic School District's seven trustees.
Brooks
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Brooks elected one mayor and six councillors, 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.
Calgary
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Calgary elected one mayor, 14 aldermen, the seven Calgary School District trustees, and four of the seven Calgary Catholic School District trustees.
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Camrose elected one mayor, eight councillors, two of the Battle River Regional Division No. 31's eight trustees, and one of the Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41's seven trustees.
Cold Lake
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Cold Lake elected one mayor, six councillors, three of the Northern Lights School Division No. 69's nine trustees, and three of the Lakeland Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 150's seven trustees.
Edmonton
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Edmonton elected one mayor, 12 councillors, seven of the nine Edmonton Public Schools trustees, and the seven Edmonton Catholic School District trustees.
Fort Saskatchewan
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Fort Saskatchewan elected one mayor, six councillors, two of the Elk Island Public Schools Regional Division No. 14's nine trustees, and one of the Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41's seven trustees.
[|Grande Prairie]
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Grande Prairie elected one mayor, eight aldermen, the five Grande Prairie School District No. 2357 trustees, and five of the Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 28's seven trustees.
Lacombe
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Lacombe elected one mayor and six councillors, and participated in electing two of the Wolf Creek School Division No. 72's six trustees, and one of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 38's nine trustees.
[|Leduc]
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Leduc elected six alderman, two of the Black Gold Regional Schools' seven trustees, and two of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 38's nine trustees. The incumbent mayor was unchallenged.
[|Lethbridge]
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Lethbridge elected one mayor, eight alderman, none of the seven Lethbridge School District No. 51 trustees, and five of the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 4's nine trustees. However, one alderman-elect died before being sworn in, his vacancy was filled on February 1, 2011, by the 2010 runner-up.
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Medicine Hat elected one mayor, eight alderman, the five Medicine Hat School District No. 76 trustees, and four of the Medicine Hat Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 20's five trustees.
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Tara Veer | 10,311 | 72.0 |
| Cindy Jefferies | 9,278 | 64.8 |
| Dianne Wyntjes | 7,783 | 54.4 |
| Chris Stephan | 7,259 | 50.7 |
| Lynne Mulder | 6,857 | 46.0 |
| S.H. Buchanan | 6,800 | 47.5 |
| Frank Wong | 6,733 | 47.0 |
| Paul Harris | 6,449 | 45.0 |
| Gail M. Parks | 5,902 | 41.2 |
| TerryLee Ropchan | 4,962 | 34.7 |
| Jason Chilibeck | 4,838 | 33.8 |
| Jeffrey Dawson | 4,202 | 29.3 |
| Jim Watters | 4,004 | 28.0 |
| Calvin Yzerman | 3,538 | 24.7 |
| Clarence Torgerson | 2,944 | 20.6 |
| Matt Chapin | 1,625 | 11.3 |
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Bill Stuebing | 6,583 | 97.7 |
| Bev Manning | 6,089 | 90.3 |
| Dianne Macaulay | 4,756 | 70.6 |
| Lawrence Lee | 4,680 | 69.4 |
| Bill Christie | 4,513 | 66.9 |
| Dick Lemke | 4,058 | 60.2 |
| Cathy Peacocke | 3,836 | 56.9 |
| Lisa Johnston | 3,633 | 53.9 |
| Lianne Kruger | 3,418 | 50.7 |
| Kaliana Johnston | 3,179 | 47.2 |
| Matthew Chapin | 2,439 | 36.2 |
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Red Deer, Alberta, elected one mayor, eight councillors to the Red Deer City Council, the seven Red Deer School District No. 104 trustees, and five of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39's seven trustees. Based on the mayoral vote turnout, of the estimated 59,942 eligible voters, the voter turnout was 23.9%.
Spruce Grove
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Spruce Grove elected six alderman, and two of the Parkland School Division No. 70's seven trustees, and participated in electing three of the Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 2's eight trustees. The incumbent mayor was unchallenged.
St. Albert
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of St. Albert elected one mayor, six councillors, four of the Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools' seven trustees, and the five St. Albert Protestant Separate School Division No. 6 trustees.
[|Wetaskiwin]
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Wetaskiwin elected one mayor, six aldermen, and three of the Wetaskiwin Regional Division No. 11's eight trustees, and participated in electing two of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 38's nine trustees.
Towns
The following are the election results for Alberta towns with a population over 7,500. Bold indicates elected, and incumbents are italicized.
Banff
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Banff elected six councillors and three of the Canadian Rockies Regional Division No. 12's seven trustees. A former councillor ran for mayor unchallenged.
Beaumont
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Beaumont elected one mayor, six councillors, 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
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Canmore elected one mayor and six councillors, 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.
By-election
After Mayor Ron Casey left council, a by-election was scheduled for June 19, 2012, to fill the empty seat. Two incumbent Councillors also resigned, and ran for mayor.
Chestermere
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Chestermere elected six councillors, and participated in electing one of the Rocky View School Division No. 41's seven trustees and one of the Calgary Catholic School District's seven trustees. The incumbent mayor was unchallenged.
Cochrane
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Cochrane elected one mayor, six councillors, and one of the Rocky View School Division's seven trustees, and participated in electing one of the Calgary Catholic School District's seven trustees.
Drumheller
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Drumheller elected one mayor, six councillors, and one of the Golden Hills School Division No. 75's six trustees, and participated in electing one of the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 3's eight trustees.
Edson
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Edson elected six councillors and two of the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No. 77's seven trustees, and participated in electing two of the Living Waters Catholic Regional Division No. 42's six trustees. The incumbent mayor was unchallenged.
High River
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of High River elected one mayor, six councillors, and one of the Foothills School Division No. 38's five trustees, and participated in electing one of the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 3's eight trustees.
Hinton
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Hinton elected one mayor and six councillors, and two of the Grande Yellowhead Regional Division No. 35's seven trustees, and participated in electing one of the Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 2's eight trustees.
By-election
After it was announced that Councillor Stephen Mitchell, and Mayor Glenn Taylor, would be leaving council, a by-election was scheduled for February 27, 2012, to fill the empty seats. Incumbent Councillor Ian Duncan also resigned, and ran for mayor unchallenged.
Innisfail
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Innisfail elected one mayor and six councillors, and participated in electing one of the Chinook's Edge School Division No. 73's nine trustees and one of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39's seven trustees. With the past mayor retiring, the successful mayoral candidate defeated an incumbent councillor for the mayor's chair.
Morinville
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Morinville elected one mayor, six councillors, and two of the Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools' seven trustees.
By-election
After Councillor Ben Van DeWalle left council, a by-election was scheduled for August 23, 2012, to fill the empty seat.
Okotoks
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Okotoks elected one mayor, six councillors, and one of the Foothills School Division No. 38's five trustees, and participated in electing one of the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 3's eight trustees.
Stony Plain
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Stony Plain elected six councillors, and participated in electing one of the Parkland School Division No. 70's seven trustees and two of the Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 2's eight trustees. The incumbent mayor was unchallenged.
By-election
After it was announced that Mayor Ken Lemke, would be leaving council, a by-election was scheduled for May 1, 2012, to fill the empty seat. Incumbent Councillor William Choy also resigned, and ran for mayor successfully.
Strathmore
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Strathmore elected one mayor, six councillors, and participated in electing two of the Golden Hills School Division No. 75's six trustees and one of the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 3's eight trustees.
Sylvan Lake
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Sylvan Lake elected one mayor and six councillors, and participated in electing one of the Chinook's Edge School Division No. 73's nine trustees.
Taber
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Taber elected six councillors, and participated in electing three of the Horizon School Division No. 67's seven trustees and one of the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 4's nine trustees. The incumbent mayor was unchallenged.
Whitecourt
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Whitecourt participated in electing two of the Northern Gateway Regional Division No. 10's nine trustees, and two of the Living Waters Catholic Regional Division No. 42's six trustees. The citizens however did not elect a mayor and councillors as the lone mayoral candidate and the six councillor candidates formed Whitecourt's 2010–2013 council by acclamation. A second mayoral candidate, who was the runner-up in the 2007 municipal election, withdrew from the race a day after nomination day, negating the requirement for the election.
Specialized municipalities
The following are the election results for Alberta specialized municipalities with a population over 7,500, two of which include the urban service areas of [|Fort McMurray] and Sherwood Park. Bold indicates elected, and incumbents are italicized.
Mackenzie County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Mackenzie County elected six of their ten councillors, and the eight Fort Vermilion School Division No. 52's trustees. Four of the council candidates, three being incumbents, were unchallenged. Council appointed Ward 2 Councillor Bill Neufeld the County Reeve.
Strathcona County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Strathcona County elected one mayor, five of the eight councillors, four of the Elk Island Public Schools Regional Division No. 14's nine trustees, and four of the Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41's seven trustees. After Ward 5 Councillor Jacquie Fenske left council, a by-election was scheduled for June 25, 2012, to fill the empty seat.
Wood Buffalo
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo elected one mayor, eight of their ten councillors, the five Fort McMurray Public School District trustees, three of the Northland School Division No. 61's 23 school boards, and the five Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 32 trustees. After two Ward 1 Councillors left council, a by-election was scheduled for June 25, 2012, to fill the empty seats.
Municipal districts
The following are the election results for Alberta municipal districts with a population over 7,500. Bold indicates elected, and incumbents are italicized.
Athabasca County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Athabasca County elected eight of the nine councillors and five of the Aspen View Regional Division No. 19's nine trustees. One incumbent councillor was unchallenged. Council appointed the Division 7 Councillor David Yurdiga the County Reeve.
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 elected three of the six councillors, and three of the Northern Lights School Division No. 69's nine trustees, and participated in electing three of the Lakeland Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 150's seven trustees. The incumbent reeve and three of the incumbent councillors were unchallenged.
Camrose County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Camrose County elected three of the seven councillors and two of the Battle River Regional Division No. 31's eight trustees, and participated in electing one of the Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41's seven trustees. Four of the council candidates, three being incumbents, were unchallenged. Council appointed the Division 3 Councillor Don Gregorwich the County Reeve.
Clearwater County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Clearwater County elected five of the seven councillors and two of the Wild Rose School Division No. 66's six trustees. Two of the council candidates, one being an incumbent, were unchallenged. Council appointed the Division 7 Councillor Pat Alexander the County Reeve.
M.D. of Foothills
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of the Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 elected two of the seven councillors and three of the Foothills School Division No. 38's five trustees, and participated in electing two of the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 3's eight trustees. Four of the incumbent councillors were unchallenged. Council appointed the Division 6 Councillor Larry Spilak the District Reeve.
County of Grande Prairie
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 elected three of the nine councillors and five of the Peace Wapiti School Division No. 76's nine trustees, and participated in electing six of the Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 28's seven trustees. Six of the council candidates, five being incumbents, were unchallenged. Council appointed the Division 1 Councillor Everett McDonald the County Reeve.
By-election
After Division 1 Councillor, and Reeve, Everett McDonald left council, a by-election was scheduled for June 11, 2012, to fill the empty seat. Council appointed the Division 3 Councillor Leanne Beaupre the County Reeve.
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Lac La Biche County elected one mayor, eight councillors, and three of the Northern Lights School Division No. 69's nine trustees.
By-election
After it was announced that Mayor Peter Kirylchuck, would be leaving council, a by-election was scheduled for September 5, 2012, to fill the empty seat. Incumbent Councillor Aurel Langevin also resigned, and ran for mayor successfully.
Lac Ste. Anne County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Lac Ste. Anne County elected the County Council, which consists of seven councillors, and three of the Northern Gateway Regional Division No. 10's nine trustees. Council appointed the Division 7 Councillor Lloyd Giebelhaus the County Reeve.
Lacombe County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Lacombe County elected six of the seven councillors and three of the Wolf Creek School Division No. 72's six trustees, and participated in electing one Wolf Creek trustee from Ward 1, and one of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 38's nine trustees. After winning a tie breaker draw the previous election, the Division 6 incumbent was unchallenged. Council appointed the Division 5 Councillor Ken Wigmore the County Reeve.
By-election
After Division 3 Councillor Doug Sproule died, a by-election was held on June 6, 2011, to fill the empty seat, Cliff Soper, who placed a close second in 2010, won.
Leduc County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Leduc County elected five of the seven councillors and three of the Black Gold Regional Schools' seven trustees, and participated in electing three of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 38's nine trustees and one of the Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 2's eight trustees. Two of the incumbent councillors were unchallenged. Council appointed the Division 4 Councillor John Whaley the Mayor.
County of Lethbridge
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of the County of Lethbridge elected three of the seven councillors and five of the Palliser Regional Division No. 26's six trustees, and participated in electing seven of the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 4's nine trustees. Four of the incumbent councillors were unchallenged, in divisions 2 and 3 this was the second time in a row. Council appointed the Division 1 Councillor Lorne Hickey the County Reeve.
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Mountain View County elected seven councillors and four of the Chinook's Edge School Division No. 73's nine trustees. Council appointed the Division 6 Councillor Paddy Munro the County Reeve.
Parkland County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Parkland County elected one mayor, four of the six councillors, and four of the Parkland School Division No. 70's six trustees, and participated in electing five of the Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 2's eight trustees. Two of the incumbent councillors were unchallenged.
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Ponoka County elected the County Council, which consists of five councillors, and participated in electing two of the Wolf Creek School Division No. 72's six trustees and one of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 38's nine trustees. Council appointed the Division 1 Councillor Gordon Svenningsen the County Reeve for one year.
Red Deer County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Red Deer County elected one mayor, six councillors, and five of the Chinook's Edge School Division's nine trustees.
Rocky View County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Rocky View County elected eight of the nine councillors and five of the Rocky View School Division's seven trustees, and participated in electing three of the Calgary Catholic School District's seven trustees. For the second time in a row, the incumbent Division 7 councillor was unchallenged. Council appointed the Division 4 Councillor Ronald Ashdown the County Reeve.
By-election
Division 1 Councillor Rick Butler died in December 2011, a by-election was scheduled for March 26, 2012, to fill the empty seat.
Sturgeon County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Sturgeon County elected three of the six councillors, and the seven Sturgeon School Division No. 24 trustees. The incumbent mayor, and three incumbent councillors were unchallenged.
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of the County of Vermilion River elected four of the seven councillors and four of the Buffalo Trail Public Schools Regional Division No. 28's nine trustees, and participated in electing two of the East Central Alberta Catholic Separate Schools Regional Division No. 16's eight trustees. Residents who live near Lloydminster, and send their children to city schools, cannot vote for their trustees, because of Lloydminster being on the Saskatchewan election schedule, and the Lloydminster Public School and Roman Catholic Separate School Divisions using the Saskatchewan curriculum. Three of the incumbent councillors were unchallenged. Council appointed the Division 3 Councillor Richard Van Ee the County Reeve.
County of Wetaskiwin
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 elected five of the seven councillors, and four of the Wetaskiwin Regional Division No. 11's eight trustees, and participated in electing two of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 38's nine trustees. For the second time in a row, the incumbent Division 3 and 4 councillors were unchallenged. Council appointed the Division 3 Councillor Garry Dearing the County Reeve.
Wheatland County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Wheatland County elected three of the seven councillors and three of the Golden Hills School Division No. 75's six trustees, and participated in electing two of the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 3's eight trustees. Four of the incumbent councillors were unchallenged. Council appointed the Division 7 Councillor Ben Armstrong the District Reeve for one year.
Yellowhead County
In the 2010 elections, the citizens of Yellowhead County elected six of the eight councillors, and five of the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No. 77's seven trustees, and participated in electing one of the Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 2's eight trustees and two of the Living Waters Catholic Regional Division No. 42's six trustees. The incumbent mayor and two of the council candidates, one being an incumbent, were unchallenged.
By-election
After it was announced that Division 4 Councillor Brandon DePee, would be leaving council, a by-election was scheduled for February 27, 2012, to fill the empty seat.