Election in Ward 1- Bonnyville Area
An election will be held in Ward 1 - Bonnyville Area. There are three trustee positions available and five candidates:
- Cheryl Edwards
- Lorena Hagen
- Mark Hunt
- Garry Kissel
- Roy Ripkens.
Election day is Monday, October 20, 2025.
Voting at Advanced Polls
NLPS is co-ordinating its election in Ward 1 - Bonnyville Area with the ones being held for municipal council. Voters can vote for their trustee(s) at the same time they cast their ballot for municipal council.
Here is the schedule for our Advanced Polls:
| Date | Time | Location |
| Saturday, October 4 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Cold Lake Seniors’ Center North |
| Thursday, October 9 | 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
Town of Bonnyville Office |
| Thursday, October 9 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Ardmore Community Hall |
| Saturday, October 11 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Town of Bonnyville Office |
| Wednesday, October 15 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Glendon RCMP Hall |
| Wednesday, October 15 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Town of Bonnyville Office |
| Thursday, October 16 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Cold Lake Seniors’ Center North |
| Saturday, October 18 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Town of Bonnyville Office |
Voting on Election Day
NLPS is co-ordinating its elections with the ones being held for municipal council. Voters can vote for their trustee(s) at the same time they cast their ballot for municipal council.
Here is the schedule for Election Day on Monday, October 20:
| Date | Time |
Voting Locations |
| October 18, 2021 |
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Alexander Society Hall 62301 Range Road 433, MD of Bonnyville Ardmore Community Hall 4910 50 Street, Ardmore Beaverdam Community Hall 60315 Range Road 430A, MD of Bonnyville Bonnyville Seniors Citizens Drop-In Centre
4813 47 Ave, Bonnyville
Eastbourne Community Hall 60202 Range Road 471, MD of Bonnyville Flat Lake Community Hall 59403 Range Road 484, MD of Bonnyville Fort Kent Seniors Citizens Hall 5035 50 St, Fort Kent Glendon RCMP Hall
302 51 Ave, Glendon
Goodridge Jubilee Hall 49531 Township Road 624, MD of Bonnyville Lessard Community Centre 45102 Township Road 631, MD of Bonnyville Riverhurst Community Hall 63231 Range Road 432, MD of Bonnyville Willow Prairie Hall
5111 49 Street, La Corey
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Nomination Update
September 24, 2025
One nomination was received for the open trustee position in Ward 4 - Lac La Biche-Plamondon-North. The nomination period has now closed and Sandy Makokis has been acclaimed for the 2025-2029 term.
September 23, 2025
Nominations remain open in Ward 4 - Lac La Biche - Plamondon-North. No nominations were received today during the extended nomination period so they will be open again on Wednesday, September 24 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the NLPS division office in Bonnyville. If no nominations are received, nominations will re-open on Thursday at the same time.
An election will be held in Ward 1 - Bonnyville and Area. There are three trustee positions available and five candidates: Cheryl Edwards, Lorena Hagen, Mark Hunt, Garry Kissel and Roy Ripkens. The election will be held on October 20th.
September 22, 2025
The nomination period has been extended in one ward, trustees have been acclaimed in three wards, and there will likely be an election in one ward following the close of the nomination period at noon today (Monday, September 22, 2025).
Nominations extended in Ward 4 - Lac La Biche-Plamondon North
No nominations were received in Ward 4 - Lac La Biche-Plamondon-North. As a result, nominations will open again tomorrow - Tuesday, September 23 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. If no nominations are received tomorrow, nominations will re-open the following day during the same time. This process will continue daily until a candidate comes forward or six days has passed, whichever comes first.
Ward 1 nominees
In Ward 1 - Bonnyville, five candidates submitted nomination forms for the three trustee positions that are available. Those candidates are: Cheryl Edwards, Lorena Hagen, Mark Hunt, Garry Kissel, and Roy Ripkens. The nominations are unofficial until a 24-hour period has passed. During that time, candidates may withdraw their names from contention if they wish to do so. Once that 24-hour period has expired, the nominations will be considered official and arrangements will be made for the election on Monday, October 20 if necessary.
Trustees acclaimed in Wards 2, 3 & 5
In Ward 2 - Cold Lake, there were three nominations submitted for the three positions that were available. As a result, Karen Packard, Mandi Skogen and Ron Young have been acclaimed to those positions and will serve as trustees for the 2025-2029 term.
In Ward 3 - Lac La Biche, one nomination was received for the one open position. As a result, Lois Phillips was acclaimed and will serve as a trustee for the 2025-2029 term.
In Ward 5 - Lac La Biche South, one nomination was received for the one open position. As a result, James White was acclaimed and will serve as a trustee for the 2025-2029 term.
Electoral Wards
The Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) Board of Trustees consists of nine trustees from 5 wards:
- Ward 1 - Bonnyville and Area - 3 trustees
- Ward 2 - Cold Lake and Area - 3 trustees
- Ward 3 - Lac La Biche - 1 trustee
- Ward 4 - Lac La Biche - Plamondon - North - 1 trustee
- Ward 5 - Lac La Biche South - 1 trustee
What Ward do I belong to?
The Northern Lights School Division electoral wards were created in 1995 when the Lakeland Public School District and Lac La Biche School District were amalgamated. they were recently updated to include the Cold Lake Air Weapons range (ID 349), which has been added to Ward 4.
Please review our Ward Ward Boundaries maps and descriptions to confirm which ward you reside in.