Coalhurst opens nominations for council by-election after resignation
The Town of Coalhurst is seeking candidates to fill a council seat vacated when Brody Prete resigned in August.
Nominations are open for a by-election to fill a vacant seat on Coalhurst Town Council, following Brody Prete's resignation on Aug. 28. Residents interested in running must file nomination packages by noon on Nov. 9.
To qualify, candidates must be at least 18 years old on Nomination Day, a Canadian citizen, and have lived in Coalhurst for the six consecutive months before Nomination Day as well as on By-election Day itself. Candidates must not otherwise be ineligible or disqualified.
If more than one nomination is submitted, a by-election will be held Dec. 7, 2026. Residents are being urged to check their status on Alberta's Permanent Electors list ahead of voting day through www.voterlink.ab.ca. Further details on the process are available through the Town of Coalhurst's website.
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