Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake First Nations (CLFNS) will hold a Council Election on June 25, 2025, to elect six (6) Councillors. We are pleased to announce that the final list of eligible candidates has now been released.
Each nominee has met the requirements set out in the Cold Lake First Nations Election Law (1986) and will appear on the ballot. Eligible voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots either online or in person.
We are also proud to share that Chief Kelsey Jacko has been re-elected as Chief, receiving a total of 431 votes in the recent Chief election which occurred on June 18, 2025.
Key Election Dates:
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Election for Council: June 25, 2025
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Voting Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (MDT)
Voting Options:
Members of CLFN can vote:
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Online at www.onefeather.ca/nations/coldlake
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In Person at the following locations:
• EDMONTON INN, 11834 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB
• HOTEL DENE AND CONFERENCE CENTER (NEW LOCATION)
• English Bay Community Centre
To vote online, electors must sign up with their 10-digit Status card number (starting with “464…”), date of birth, and a valid email address.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for nomination, candidates must meet various criteria including age, citizenship, residence, and moral character. Specific qualifications differ for Chief and Councillor positions and are detailed in the Cold Lake First Nations Election Law.
Of special note, individuals who have outstanding debts of over $3,000 to the CLFNS administration or have been convicted of a criminal offence within the past five years are not eligible to run for office.
For more information or assistance, please contact OneFeather:
📧 Elections:
📧 Nominations:
📞 Toll-Free: 1-855-923-3006
🌐 www.onefeather.ca/nations/coldlake
Download Voters List For Councillor Election Here
Download the Current Cold Lake First Nations Election Law, May 1986 – Cold Lake First Nations Here
