Beaumont asks province to reconsider electoral boundary changes

BEAUMONT -- Proposed provincial changes could see Beaumont split into two separate electoral districts.

If the plans go ahead, residents located west of 50 Street would remain in the Leduc-Beaumont riding, while those to the east of 50 Street would join the newly proposed Strathcona-Sherwood Park constituency. This is according to the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission, which will be holding public hearings next month to discuss and review the proposed changes.

Beaumont Mayor Lisa Vanderkwaak believes the change to the City's electoral boundaries will diminish their provincial representation.

"We recognize the members of the Commission have a difficult challenge balancing many factors to maintain fair representation, but we're concerned the new borders weaken our voice in the Alberta Legislature," said Mayor Lisa Vanderkwaak. "Beaumont is a rapidly growing, cohesive urban community with a distinct social identity, and I'm hopeful the Commission will take another look and reconsider the proposed changes."

On Dec. 9, 2025, Beaumont Council voted to submit a letter to the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission describing why Beaumont should remain intact in a constituency with the neighbouring communities of Leduc County and the City of Leduc. One of their listed reasons was that Beaumont's population is less than half of the average for proposed ridings, and dividing the community would dilute its representation.

They also note that Beaumont residents share schools, recreation facilities, cultural services, emergency response arrangements, and transportation networks, and that Beaumont, Leduc and Leduc County form an integrated and functional regional community with strong social, economic, institutional, transportation, and service connections.

The Commission is accepting feedback until Dec. 19, and residents who are concerned about the effect of the suggested changes are encouraged to make a submission through the Commission's website or attend a public hearing. Following the public comment period, the Commission will submit a final report to the Alberta Legislative Assembly.