Livingstone Range School Division

Board of Trustees

Elections

The next election for School Board Trustee is on October 20, 2025. 

Nominations are open until noon on September 22, 2025.

School Board Trustee Brochure

FAQs for Candidates

When is the nomination deadline?
A Notice of Intent, Nomination Paper, and Candidate's Acceptance must be received by September 22 at 12:00pm.

Where can I submit my nomination papers?
Nomination papers must be submitted in person at any of the following locations:
-Division Office (410 20 Street, Fort Macleod)
-J.T. Foster High School (Nanton)
-Willow Creek Composite High School (Claresholm)
-Matthew Halton High School (Pincher Creek)
-Livingstone School (Lundbreck)
-Crowsnest Consolidated High School (Coleman)

How much time will I need to commit to Trustee work?
You can expect to dedicate about 15 hours per week, which includes board meetings, committee work, and community events. 

If I am a successful candidate, when would the first meeting be?
An Organizational Meeting, including Trustee swearing-in and orientation, is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025 during the day.

When are board meetings typically held?
Currently the Board of Trustees meets during the day twice per month, but the will of the Board determines scheduling. That means that if the Trustees choose, evening meetings could be scheduled for the next 4-year term.

Confirmed Notices of Intent

Names of candidates who have filed the Notice of Intent will appear here.

Ward 1 (3 Trustee positions)

  • Brad Toone
  • Carla Gimber

Ward 2 (2 Trustee positions)

  • Greg Long
  • Clara Yagos

Ward 3 (2 Trustee positions)

  • Dan Berezan
  • Jim Burdett
  • Linda McClelland (Hammond)
  • Lori Hodges
  • Savi Houldin-Yaworsky

Confirmed Nominations

Names of candidates who have filed Nomination Papers and Candidate's Acceptance will appear here.

Ward 1 (3 Trustee positions)

  • Carla Gimber

Ward 2 (2 Trustee positions)

  • Greg Long

Ward 3 (2 Trustee positions)

  • Linda McClelland (Hammond)

Elected School Board Trustees

Through the Education Act, Alberta's legislation has delegated some authority for the governance of education to school boards. As statutory corporations, school boards have obligations to perform and they have been given powers to carry out these tasks.

The citizens of our Wards elect Trustees to govern The Livingstone Range School Division (LRSD) on their behalf. Trustee elections occur every four years, during the same time as municipal elections.

The role of the Trustee is to be a contributing member of the Board as it carries out its governance mandate in order to achieve Livingstone Range School Division's mission.

Livingstone Range School Division promotes and encourages its interested citizens to run for the office of elected school board Trustee. The Division is committed to providing an environment that will give all candidates fair access to the electorate.

Eligibility to Become a Trustee

The Local Authorities Election Act, states in section 21(1) that a person may be nominated as a candidate in any election under this Act if on nomination day the person

     (a)   is eligible to vote in that election,
     (b)   has been a resident of the local jurisdiction and the ward, if any, for 6 consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day, and
     (c)   is not otherwise ineligible or disqualified

DISCLAIMER: It is the candidate's responsibility to read and understand the legislation, or to seek appropriate legal or accounting advice from professionals as required. The candidate is responsible for ensuring that his or her campaign complies with all provincial laws.

Notice of Intent

Residents who want to run for School Board Trustee must submit a Notice of Intent before they can collect and expend campaign contributions and be added to the ballot.  

Election 2025 Notice of Intent

Nomination Information

Beginning January 1, 2025, qualified residents of Wards 1, 2, and 3 in Livingstone Range School Division can submit nomination papers to become official candidates and ensure their name appears on the ballot in the 2025 Trustee Election.

Election 2025 Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance

To file a nomination, submit the completed "Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance" form to:
Jeff Perry, Associate Superintendent, Business Services
Livingstone Range School Division
PO Box 1810, 410 20 Street, Fort Macleod AB  T0L 0Z0
403-625-3356
elections@lrsd.ab.ca

Important Dates for Election 2025

  • September 22, 2025 - Nominations close at 12:00 noon
  • September 23 - List of candidates published on LRSD website
  • October 20, 2025 - Election Day
  • October 22, 2025 - First Organizational Meeting of the new Board of Trustees

2023 By-Election Official Results

At the By-Election held on October 4, 2023, Kathy Charchun was elected as Trustee.

Official Results

2021 Election Official Results

At the election on October 18, 2021, Carla Gimber, Joscelyn Stangowitz, and Brad Toone were declared elected by acclamation for Ward 1; Greg Long and Clara Yagos were declared elected by acclamation for Ward 2; and Lori Hodges and Lacey Poytress were elected for Ward 3.

Official Results

Contact

For more information about Trustee elections, contact:
Jeff Perry
Associate Superintendent, Business Services
403-625-3356
elections@lrsd.ab.ca