Unofficial Results for the 2017 Peace River Municipal Election

October 17, 2017
Official results have now been posted:

Official Municipal Election Results

October 17, 2017

While reviewing the forms for provincial reporting an error was noticed.  We missed bringing over one of the numbers from one tally form to another.

This means that Colin Needham was elected and Rod Burr was not. Updated numbers are below.

October 16, 2017

Following today’s election, the unofficial results of the Peace River Municipal Election are listed below. Official results will be published on Friday, October 20.

For Mayor of Peace River, 2017 – 2021:

Name	Elected	Ballots
Hilton, Sherry	No	401
Paras, Jami	No	313
Tarpey, Tom	Yes	977

For Peace River Council, 2017 – 2021:

Name	Elected	Ballots
Alesksov, Anna	No	380
Burr, Rod	No	860
Downing, Johanna	Yes	1070
Ford, Orren	Yes	1082
Friedt, Chelsey	No	621
Good, Don	Yes	1095
Manzer, Elaine	Yes	1228
Needham, Colin	Yes	874
Schamehorn, Byron	Yes	924
Wesoloski, Rick	No	416

2017 Municipal Election

Voting Dates

October 16, 2017 from 10am – 8pm
Al-Adair Recreation Centre
9798 – 98 Street
Peace River

October 12, 2017 from 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Heritage Tower Lodge
10123-103 Ave
Peace River

October 5, 2017 from 3pm – 7pm
Peace Regional Pool
7201-98 St
Peace River

Voter Eligibility

Basic Requirements

In order to vote in a municipal election you must meet the following four qualifications:

1. 18-years-old on election day.
2. Canadian Citizen.
3. Resident of Alberta for six-months preceding election day (since April 26, 2017).
4. A resident of the Town of Peace River.

Identification

• Photo identification issued by Canadian governmentor agency, whether federal, provincial or local (excludes passports);
• Bank/credit card statement or personal cheque;
• Correspondence issued by a school, college or university;
• Government cheque or cheque stub;
• Income/property tax assessment notice;
• Insurance policy or coverage card;
• Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee;
• Pension Plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation;
• Residential lease or mortgage statement;
• Statement of government benefits: e.g. Employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support, or child tax benefit;
• Utility bill: e.g. Telephone, public utilities commission, television, electricity, gas or water;
• Vehicle ownership, registration or insurance certificate; or
• A letter or form (attestation) confirming that the person lives at the stated address. The letter can be signed by any of the following:
  • authorized representative of a commercialproperty    management company;
  • authorized representative of a correctional institution;
  • authorized representative of a First Nationsband or reserve;
  • authorized representative of a post-second-ary institution;
  • authorized representative of a facility thatprovides services to the homeless; or
  • authorized representative of a supportiveliving facility or treatment centre;

Other FAQ

I own property in property in multiple municipalities in Alberta, can I vote in each one?
No, you must designate one place as the place you live and will vote in.

Peace River is permanent address but I’m away temporarily e.g. attending school. Can I still vote?
Yes. You may return to Peace River to vote.

Is there an option for an absentee ballot or proxy vote?
No.

If you have questions please email [email protected]

Nominated Candidates

The following candidates have been nominated for the position of Mayor of Peace River.

Name	Campaign Phone Number	Candidate Phone Number	Website and/or Email
Hilton, Sherry		(780) 219-0188	Sherry for Mayor [email protected]
Paras, James	(780) 618-9158	(780) 624-9499	Jami Paras for Mayor [email protected]
Tarpey, Tom		(780)624-7070 (780) 625-5393	Tom for Mayor

The following candidates have been nominated for the position of Councillor for Peace River.

Name	Campaign Phone Number	Candidate Phone Number	Website and/or Email
Aleksov, Biljana (Anna)	(780) 274-0562	(780) 274-0562	Anna for Council [email protected]
Burr, Rod	(780) 624-4238	(780) 625-6139	Rod for Council
Downing, Johanna	(780) 624-4778	(780) 618-7842	Johanna for Council [email protected]
Ford, Orren		(780) 625-7008	Orren for Council [email protected]
Friedt, Chelsey		(780) 274-0048	Chelsey for Council [email protected]
Good, Don	(780) 624-9221	(780) 625-9251	Don for Council [email protected]
Manzer, Elaine		(780) 624-3988	Elaine for Council [email protected]
Needham, Colin	(780) 624-1765	(780) 624-1765	Colin for Council
Schamehorn, Byron		(780) 836-0453	Byron for Council [email protected]
Wesolowski, Richard	(780) 618 6379		Rick for Council [email protected]

Info for Candidates & Campaigns

Simplified Rules for Campaign Signs (PDF – 4MB)