How to Vote

This year's election is on Monday, October 18, 2010. Cast your ballot to make your voice count in the future of the City of Airdrie.

To vote, you must be:

• At least 18 years of age
• A Canadian citizen
• A resident of Alberta for at least six consecutive months (since April 17, 2010)
• A resident of Airdrie on election day

All residents meeting the above criteria are encouraged to visit the voting stations on October 18, 2010, to cast their ballot. Voting stations will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To view the voting stations please click the map below:

Advance Voting

If you are unable to vote on October 18, 2010, you may vote at an advance vote or by mail in ballot. Advance votes will be held: 

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: City of Airdrie Council Chambers
400 Main Street S.E.

Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: City of Airdrie Council Chambers
400 Main Street S.E.

Mail In Ballots

Mail in ballots (special ballots) will be available for electors unable to vote on Election Day or at an advance vote due to a physical incapacity, absence from Airdrie or because they are a returning officer, deputy returning officer, constable, candidate, official agent or scrutineer who may be located at a voting station other than their designated voting station on Election Day.

Applications for mail in ballots must be made in writing, by telephone (403-948-8816), facsimile/telecopier (403-948-6567 Attn:  Legislative Services), in person at 400 Main Street SE or by email (legislative.services@airdrie.ca) at any time between July 1, 2010, and noon on Friday, October 15, 2010. 

**  Please note that requests for special ballots after 12:00 noon, Friday, October 15, 2010, will not be processed.  Completed special ballots must be received at City Hall, 400 Main Street SE, Airdrie, Alberta, T4B 3C3 by 4:30 p.m. on October 15, 2010.

Physically Incapacitated Elector Vote

Provision has been made for a physically incapacitated elector, who is unable to attend a regular voting station or an advance voting station, to vote at his/her place of residence.  This special service will be provided during the election which is Monday, October 18, 2010, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and can be arranged by telephoning Legislative Services at 403-948-8816.  The physically incapacitated elector will be required to supply the Returning Officer with the following information:

• Reason the elector is unable to attend a voting station;
• Name, address and telephone number of elector

 If the request is accepted, the elector will be advised of the approximate time when the Deputies will attend at the residence to take his/her vote.  Alternatively, physically incapacitated electors are able to vote by mail in ballot as noted above.