With the 2025 Municipal Election coming up Oct. 20, the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce urges residents to take an active role in the election process, “emphasizing every voice counts.”
There will be an all-candidates forum Oct. 7 at the Civic Square Atrium at 7 p.m.
“Attending the forum or casting an early vote are powerful ways to make a difference and help shape the future of Coaldale,” the Chamber notes.
According to the Chamber, there are nine candidates vying for the position of councillor and two candidates running for mayor.
Candidates for mayor are Jack Van Rijn and Henry Doeve, while those running for Council include Jacen Abrey, Jason Beekman, Eric Berns, Bill Chapman, Brent Ginther, Dale Pickering, Lisa Reis, Jordan Sailer and Gary Scherer.
Residents are encouraged to submit questions for mayoral or councillor candidates in advance by emailing info@coaldalechamber.com. Written questions may also be submitted during the event.
Advance voting takes place at the Coaldale Community Centre from 2-8:00 p.m. Oct. 9, 11, 14 and 18.
On Election Day, residents can cast their votes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Coaldale Community Centre.
