OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
July 22, 2025
Camrose, Alberta
Camrose Chamber Hosts Sold-Out Battle River–Crowfoot By‑Election Candidate Forum July 29
Livestream extends public access; non‑partisan event moderated by Alberta Chamber President & CEO Shauna Feth.
The Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce will host a Battle River–Crowfoot By‑Election Candidate Forum on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre – Cargill Theatre in Camrose. Doors open to the public at 6:30 PM. The event is ticketed but free of charge through Camrose Live; all in‑person seats are now sold out. A livestream will be available to the public, with on‑demand viewing remaining open for 48 hours following the event to ensure broad regional access.
Purpose
The forum is being convened to:
- Provide constituents an opportunity to hear directly from registered candidates in a respectful, informative, and non‑partisan setting.
- Support civic engagement and informed voting ahead of the by‑election.
Participation & Selection Policy
Candidates were confirmed through a public registration process that closed Friday, July 18 at 4:00 PM (MT). Participation was capped at 10 candidates to preserve a meaningful exchange within venue and time limits presented by an unusually long ballot. A publicly posted Forum Participation Policy—developed in consultation with Elections Canada for guidance on fairness and transparency—outlined the following contingency if registrations had exceed capacity:
- Priority invitation to candidates representing major registered parties.
- Remaining spots allocated by random draw (lottery) among independent and smaller‑party candidates.
Ultimately, 10 candidates registered by the deadline, so a lottery draw was not required.
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“The Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer this forum as a civic service to our community. Given the number of registered candidates and the limited time available, we implemented a fair, transparent, and clearly communicated process to ensure a manageable and meaningful event. We remain committed to non‑partisan engagement and thank all candidates and voters for their participation.”
— Jennifer Fossen, President, Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce
Fast Facts for Media
- Event: Battle River–Crowfoot By‑Election Candidate Forum.
- Date/Time: July 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM (Doors 6:30 PM; Candidate set‑up 6:00 PM).
- Venue: Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre – Cargill Theatre, Camrose.
- Tickets: Free; assigned seating; SOLD OUT.
- Livestream: Public; replay available 48 hours.
- Capacity: Limited; 10 participating candidates.
- Moderator: Shauna Feth, President & CEO, Alberta Chamber of Commerce.
- Host: Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce.
Media Contact
Shauna Chrabaszcz
Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce
Email: admina@camrosechamber.ca
Phone: 780‑672‑4217
Website: camrosechamber.ca
About the Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce
The Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce is a community‑focused, non‑partisan organization representing over 350 member businesses across the region. We work to empower members to thrive, advocate on issues that matter to business, and foster a vibrant, resilient local economy.
