Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) will hold elections in June 2025 to fill the positions of one (1) Chief and six (6) Councillors in accordance with the Cold Lake First Nations Election Law (1986). Eligible voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots either online or in person.
Key Election Dates:
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Election for Chief: June 18, 2025
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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
• CLFN Admin Building – Back Chambers
• 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.
Nomination Meetings:
CLFN will also hold nomination meetings for the purpose of selecting candidates for the upcoming elections.
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Chief Nomination Meeting:
📅 June 11, 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 CLFN Admin Building – Back Chambers -
Council Nomination Meeting:
📅 June 18, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 CLFN Admin Building – Back Chambers
Each eligible voter may nominate one candidate for Chief and one for Council. Both the nominator and nominee must be present at the meeting. No two members of the same immediate family shall be eligible to run for Chief and Council.
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 CLFN 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 Chief Here
Download the Current Cold Lake First Nations Election Law, May 1986 – Cold Lake First Nations Here