Unofficial Results for the 2017 Peace River Municipal Election
October 17, 2017
Official results have now been posted:
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:
- 18-years-old on election day.
- Canadian Citizen.
- Resident of Alberta for six-months preceding election day (since April 26, 2017).
- 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 feedback@peaceriver.ca
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 electsherryformayor@gmail.com |
|
| Paras, James | (780) 618-9158 | (780) 624-9499 | Jami Paras for Mayor jamiparas@yahoo.ca |
| 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 anna.aleksov@yahoo.com |
| Burr, Rod | (780) 624-4238 | (780) 625-6139 | Rod for Council |
| Downing, Johanna | (780) 624-4778 | (780) 618-7842 | Johanna for Council johannaprcouncil@gmail.com |
| Ford, Orren | (780) 625-7008 | Orren for Council oford@tarponenergy.com |
|
| Friedt, Chelsey | (780) 274-0048 | Chelsey for Council chelseyfriedt@gmail.com |
|
| Good, Don | (780) 624-9221 | (780) 625-9251 | Don for Council dongoodcampaign@outlook.com |
| Manzer, Elaine | (780) 624-3988 | Elaine for Council elaine.manzer@hotmail.ca |
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| Needham, Colin | (780) 624-1765 | (780) 624-1765 | Colin for Council |
| Schamehorn, Byron | (780) 836-0453 | Byron for Council peaceriverbyron@gmail.com |
|
| Wesolowski, Richard | (780) 618 6379 | Rick for Council rfweso@gmail.com |
Info for Candidates & Campaigns
Simplified Rules for Campaign Signs (PDF – 4MB)