Public Notice: 2026 Municipal Election

The Township of Pickle Lake wishes to advise residents and all eligible electors that Voter Information Letters (VILs) for the upcoming 2026 Municipal Election can be expected to arrive in the mail the week of October 13, 2026.
For more information regarding your VIL, how to cast your vote, advanced online voting, in-person voting, and for any assistance, please follow the link below.

Voter Election Guide

2026 Municipal Election

Voter Registration for the 2026 Municipal Election – ELECTIONS ONTARIO

Please be advised that voter registration is now closed.

Unofficial Candidates

The individuals listed below have filed nomination papers with the Office of the Clerk. Persons who have filed nomination papers are not certified candidates until their nominations have been examined and certified by the Clerk following the close of nominations, in accordance with Section 35 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

2026.08.20 – Unofficial Candidate Listing (Nomination)Download

Electors / Voters

A person is entitled to be an elector at an election held in a local municipality if, on voting day, he or she:

  • resides in the local municipality or is the owner or tenant of land there, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
  • is a Canadian citizen;
  • is at least 18 years old; and
  • is not prohibited from voting.

This is in accordance with Section 17 of the Municipal Elections Act.

Taking a few minutes now to verify your information will help avoid delays and ensure you are eligible to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election.

If you require assistance or have any questions, please contact the municipal office.

Useful Links

Get Involved – AMO
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Elections Ontario
Government of Ontario

Advanced Poll: Thursday, October 20, 2022
Voting Day: Monday, October 24, 2022
Location: Community Hall, 14 Koval Street

Official Declaration of Election - Candidates
Official Declaration of Election – Candidate
Campaigning? Please remember that affixing signage or campaign materials to town property is prohibited and will be removed. Always ask property owners before placing signage on their private property. Campaign materials are also prohibited at the voting place on advanced voting and voting days, as well as campaigning on or around the place of voting.
Campaign Signage Rules
Additional Nominations for Board of Education

Election Results

NAME OF CANDIDATE – OFFICEVOTES
James Dalzell – Mayor69
Robyn Makela – Mayor27
Robert Rasmussen – Mayor57
Kayla Blakney – Councillor85
Deborah Chartrand – Councillor70
Richard Eagles – Councillor108
Graeme Mackechnie – Councillor40
Daniel Macklin – Councillor42
Steven Mailloux-Bernard – Councillor13
John Millar – Councillor75
Leslie Moore – Councillor95
Lawrence Pitre – Councillor27

Documents & Forms

List of Certified CandidatesDownload
Voting Day InformationDownload
Appointment for Voting ProxyDownload
Application to Amend Voters ListDownload
MMAH Third Party Advertisers’ GuideDownload
MMAH Candidates GuideDownload
MMAH Voters’ GuideDownload
MMAH Nomination PaperDownload
MMAH Notice of Extension of Campaign PeriodDownload

Electors / Voters

A person is entitled to be an elector at an Election held in a local municipality if on Voting Day, Monday, October 24th, 2022, he or she:

  1. Resides in the local municipality or is the owner or tenant of land there, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
  2. Is a Canadian Citizen;
  3. Is at least 18 years old; and
  4. Is not disqualified under this or any other Act.
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