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2025 Trustee Election - Information for Candidates

Trustee Election: October 2025
The next general election for Greater St. Albert Catholic School Board Trustees will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025. A board of elected trustees governs the Greater St. Albert Roman Catholic Separate School Division. Board members are elected for a four-year term, and trustees are presently serving the fourth of their four-year term (2021-2025). 

Elections for school trustees are held at the same time as local government elections and are governed by the Local Authorities Election Act. 

Key Updates: Review this document for essential changes affecting campaign financing.

Below, you will find the following information:

  • Information for Candidates
  • Notice of Intent
  • Nomination Package Contents
  • Eligibility
  • Important Dates
  • Division Maps
  • More information

Prospective candidates must understand the full extent of their legislated obligations. The information on our site is provided as a guide; we encourage prospective candidates to seek independent legal advice as required. Individuals are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria in the Local Authorities Election Act before submitting a notice of intent.  

Please check back regularly as information on this page is subject to change and/or additional information may be posted.

Information for Candidates

The Province has passed the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, which makes changes to two pieces of municipal-related legislation: the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) and the Municipal Government Act (MGA). Both legislations came into force on October 31, 2024.
Are you considering being a Catholic Trustee candidate in the 2025 Municipal Election?
Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools encourages individuals to explore this important opportunity to serve the community and play a significant role in shaping its future. 

Campaign Period:
The campaign period for the 2025 Municipal Election runs from October 31, 2024, to December 31, 2025. Once the school division's Returning Officer* has accepted a notice of intent, individuals can begin accepting contributions and/or incurring campaign expenses, as outlined in the Local Authorities Election Act and the Expense Limits Regulation.

*The Returning Officer for Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is the Secretary-Treasurer.
Nomination Period:
The nomination period runs from January 1 to September 22, 2025. To officially run for office, candidates must complete the nomination process, including submitting the required forms and collecting signatures from eligible residents.

Candidate Eligibility:
To be eligible to be nominated as a candidate, an individual must be:

  • At least 18 years old on Nomination Day (September 22, 2025).
  • A Canadian citizen.
  • Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under sections 22, 23 and 23.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act.
  • Candidates must live within the division boundaries to represent any Ward in which they run and be Catholic.
Nomination Packages:
Nomination packages are available for pick-up (on January 6, 2025) at the Division Services Centre in St. Albert (6 St. Vital Avenue) and on the website below. If you wish to pick up a Nomination Package, please call 780-459-7711 for an appointment during regular office hours. Plan for about 20 minutes at pick-up time to review the package requirements.

Completed Nominations will be accepted by appointment only during operational days, from January 6, 2025, to 12:00 noon on September 22, 2025, at the Division Office in St. Albert (6 St. Vital Avenue).  

Candidates are strongly encouraged to deliver nominations in person, by appointment, and at least a few days before the September 22nd deadline to allow sufficient time to correct any potential irregularities or missing information.

Notice of Intent

The notice of intent is a new legislated requirement and is different than the nomination process.  

Notice of Intent Overview
Candidates can only accept campaign contributions and incur campaign expenses once they have submitted a notice of intent to run in the Trustee Election. A notice of intent will be reviewed by the Returning Officer and is only complete once the candidate has been added to the Register of Candidates.

  • A notice of intent can be submitted at any time during the campaign period from October 31, 2024, to December 31, 2025.  
  • A notice of intent and being added to the Register of Candidates is not a substitute for completing the nomination process, which starts January 1, 2025, and closes at 12 noon on Nomination Day, September 22, 2025.  
  • After January 1, 2025, candidates can submit their nomination forms and notice of intent at the same time. Nomination forms must be submitted with a notice of intent if you plan to accept contributions or incur expenses. 

How to Submit Your Notice of Intent to Run  
Before submitting your notice of intent, please confirm your eligibility.

Candidates intending to run must notify the Returning Officer at Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools, Division Office (6 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert, T8N 1K2). 

Candidates are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment to submit the Notice of Intent in person with the Division's Returning Officer or Delegate by calling 780-459-7711. 

Click here to complete the Notice of Intent:

Once confirmed by the Returning Officer, the candidate's name will be included on the Register of Candidates and posted publicly per the Local Authorities Election Act.  Candidates may begin accepting campaign contributions and incurring expenses after the notice of intent has been approved by the Election Office.

Nomination Package Contents

The Nomination Package will be available for download below starting January 1, 2025. Candidates are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment to pick up and review the package in person with the Division's Returning Officer or Delegate by calling 780-459-7711 after January 6th, 2025. Please allow approximately 20 minutes for this review.

To access the nomination forms, please download them using Adobe Reader or a similar program. Forms can be saved by selecting the form or right-clicking on the form and choosing "save link as." For optimal results, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer.

  1. Office of Catholic School Trustee
  2. Form 4 - Nomination Paper and Candidate Acceptance (please choose only the specific Ward Nomination Form you wish to run).
  3. Instruction Sheet - Completing the Nomination Papers and Additional Information
  4. Form 5 – Candidate Financial Information
  5. Information for Candidates - Eligibility and Residency
  6. Disclosure of Candidate Information Form, Request for Photo, and Statement for Candidate Reason for Running.
  7. Information Sheet - Candidate Reason Statement for Running
  8. Form 16 – Statement of Scrutineer or Official Agent (if applicable)
  9. Information Sheet - Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Information, including Third-Party Advertising
  10. Form 26 – Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement
  11. Form 27 – Registration of a Third Party
  12. Form 28 – Third-Party Advertising Contribution Statement
  13. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools - Jurisdiction Map 
  14. Business Card of Returning Officer, Iva Paulik, Secretary-Treasurer

Who can become a Catholic school trustee candidate?

Anyone considering running for office should confirm their eligibility as a first step. To be eligible to be nominated as a candidate, an individual must be:

  • At least 18 years old on Nomination Day (September 22, 2025).
  • A Canadian citizen.
  • Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under sections 22, 23 and 23.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act.
  • Candidates must live within the division boundaries to represent any Ward in which they run and be Catholic.

Important Dates

  • Campaign Period: October 31, 2024 - December 31, 2025
  • Nomination Period: January 1 to September 22, 2025
  • Election Day: October 20, 2025

Division Maps

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools has two Wards.

  1. Ward 1 - The City of St. Albert, portions of Sturgeon County south of Highway 37 (on both sides of Highway 2)
  2. Ward 2 - Town of Morinville, Bon Accord, Carbondale, Cardiff, Namao (north of Highway 37), Town of Legal, portions of Sturgeon County (on both sides of Highway 2).

Click here to view the division ward map.