Town of Castor
Vision: Together we aspire to grow sustainably, purposely driven to provide a unique quality of lifestyle.
Mission: Targeted, Innovative Community Development in a Responsible Way
Values: Vibrancy, Collaboration, Competency, Teamwork
CONTACT US HOURS
4901 - 50 Avenue Monday - Friday
PO Box 479 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Castor, AB T0C 0X0 Closed for Lunch
Office: 403-882-3215 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Recreation: 403-882-3225
Public Works: 403-882-3200 Closed Saturday & Sunday
Fax: 403-882-2700
Emergency On Call: 403-882-3099
Facebook: @TownofCastor
2025 Municipal Election
Election day is Monday, October 20, 2025.
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Information for Voters
To vote in the 2025 municipal election in Castor, you must be:- At least 18 years of age;
- A Canadian citizen; and,
- A resident of the Town of Castor on the day that you vote.
Voterlink, from which the Town receives its eligible voters.
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Intent to Run Registry
Name of Candidate | Candidate Position | Date Filed |
Hepp, Brenda | Councillor | August 25, 2025 |
Kleinschroth, Gwen | Councillor | September 2, 2025 |
Sumegi, Matthew | Councillor | September 4, 2025 |
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Information for Candidates
Being a member of Council is a challenging and rewarding experience. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and represent the best interests of the residents of the Town of Castor. If elected as a member of Council, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of your municipality.
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Nominations
The Nomination period runs from January 1, 2025 through to September 22, 2025, with the deadline to submit papers being 12:00 p.m. noon on September 22, 2025. Please note that the Town office is closed on January 1, 2025. Candidates can begin filing their nomination papers on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Stay tuned for more information and a nomination package to be posted prior to this day.
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Time Commitment
As a member of Council you will face demands of your time. In addition to regular meetings you will be expected to attend special meetings, sit on committees and attend various public meetings and functions. To get an idea of how much time is involved consider speaking to a current Councillor.
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Term of Office
Town Councillors serve a four year term. This term begins at the first meeting of Council after the election and continues until the first meeting of Council after the next election, unless their offices are vacated sooner.
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Additional Information
Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) are hosting numerous one-hour sessions from April to September for people interested in running for council. Prospective candidates can register for a webinar that corresponds with the size of the municipality in which they will run. For more information and to register, go to https://www.abmunis.ca/events. For additional election-related resources, vist the ABmunis Running for Municipal Office page.
Alberta Municipal Affairs has additional information for candidates on their website.
If you have any questions about the rules for running for election, contact Alberta Municipal Affairs at:
- Phone: 780-427-2225
- Email: ma.advisory@gov.ab.ca
Multi-Use Facility Refurbishment Project
Project Overview
Through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) (through the Canada Coal Transition Initiative (CCTI) and Canada Coal Transition Initiative – Infrastructure Fund (CCTI-IF)), the Town of Castor is receiving $891,000 to reconstruct and convert our Town campgrounds into multi-functional venues through the necessary infrastructure to support economic diversification and foster continual growth in the community and surrounding area.
Project Timeline
- Design: March 2024 to September 2024
- Construction: Work started August 2024 with completion Spring 2025
- Marketing: Spring and Summer 2025
Key Design Elements
- Fifty (50) amp power at each site
- Water and sewer service at each site
- Gravel sites
- Ability to accommodate longer travel trailers
- New vegetation
Site Plan Sketches
North Campground
South Campground
Please see below for the Sponsorship Form, or stop in the office to fill one out.
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2025 Pool Deck Replacement
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CONNECT - Phase One
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Hospital On Call Schedule
| August 16 & 17 | Coronation |
| August 23 & 24 | Castor |
| August 30, 31 & Sept 1 | Coronation |
| September 6 & 7 | Castor |
| September 13& 14 | Coronation |
| September 20 & 21 | Castor |
| September 27 & 28 | Coronation |
| September 30 & October 1 | Castor |
Newsletters
You can pay your town bills online by credit card by clicking here.
Online payments can also be made through ATB, Vision Credit Union, TD Bank and Scotiabank.