Election Signs and Campaigning

Election Signs

Private Property

  • Election signs with a maximum of height 1m (3.28 ft) from the ground to the top of the sign may be erected starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025 (60 days prior to Election Day)
  • Elections signs may be erected:
    • on private fences and private building external walls up to a maximum height of 2.43 m (8 ft) measuring the entire Election Sign structure; and
    • on or in the ground in Non-Residential Areas up to a maximum height of 2.43 m (8 ft) from the ground to the top of the Election Sign. Non-Residential Area is an area within the City of Spruce Grove not zoned as residential as set in the City’s Land Use Bylaw.

starting at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025 (Nomination Day).

Public Property

  • Election signs may be erected on starting at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025 (Nomination Day).

Removal of Election Signs

  • All election signs must be removed by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Election Sign Bylaw and Election Sign Guide

Further information on election sign regulations can be found in the Election Sign Bylaw. The Election Sign Guide provides a reference guide for understanding the regulations set out in the Election Sign Bylaw.

As part of the nomination process, candidates will be asked to sign an Election Sign Acknowledgement Form acknowledging:

  • they received a copy of the Election Sign Bylaw;
  • they have read, understand and agree to comply with the election sign requirements as outlined in the Election Sign Bylaw; and
  • that a violation of the Election Sign Bylaw may result in removal of their election signs and a fine.

Candidates or residents who have questions about election campaign signage can contact the Returning Officer at elections@sprucegrove.org or 780-962-7634 Ext. 425.

Campaigning

Voting stations

Campaigning is not allowed inside a voting station or on the property around the station during the Advance Vote and Election Day. Displaying or distributing campaign materials such as buttons, signs, cars with banners and t-shirts inside or around voting stations is not permitted.

The Presiding Deputy Returning Officer will remove all non-compliant campaign materials which contravenes the Local Authorities Election Act and ask a person to leave the voting station.

Use of Municipal Resources for Election Campaigns

City administration is responsible to ensure the democratic process is fair, transparent and accessible. The City’s Policy on the Use of Municipal Resources for Election Campaign sets out guidelines on the appropriate use of City resources during an election period. It is the responsibility of each Candidate to review the Policy and maintain compliance with the ruled outlined. Click here to access the Policy.