The 2021 municipal election is fast approaching and residents of Lacombe will have the opportunity to guide the future of this community.

On Monday, October 18 – citizens will have the opportunity to cast their ballot for Lacombe City Council. Voting runs from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre (5214 50 Ave).

The 2021 Municipal Election Nomination on September 20, 2021, was the last day candidates could declare their nomination.

Grant Creasey has been acclaimed as City of Lacombe Mayor.

The following candidates have declared their candidacy for Lacombe City Council,

• Wayne Armishaw

• Scott Dallas

• W. Sandy (Pepper) Douglas

• Donald Gullekson

• Thalia Hibbs

• Cora Hoekstra

• Jonathan Jacobson

• Reuben Konnik

• Chris Ross

Before election day, citizens will have the opportunity to cast their ballot early on two advance poll days:

• Advance Poll #1 -Friday, October 1, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Lacombe Memorial Centre - 5214 50 Avenue 5432 56th Avenue

• Advance Poll #2 -Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.at The Lacombe Memorial Centre - 5214 50 Avenue 5432 56th Avenue

Additionally, citizens who may require additional accommodation can cast their ballot during a series of institutional votes, provided at several locations:

• Institutional Vote (Royal Oak Residents) -Monday, October 18, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Royal Oak Village – 4501 College Ave

• Institutional Vote (Lodge Residents)- Monday, October 18, 2021 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Lacombe Senior Citizen’s Lodge – 4508 C&E Trail

• Institutional Vote (Continuing Care Residents) -Monday, October 18, 2021 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Lacombe Hospital – 5430 47 Avenue

For more information on the 2021 Municipal Election, log on to www.lacombe.ca/election2021