Municipal elections are held once every four years. The next municipal election will take place on October 28, 2026. The R.M. of Piney has four wards and five elected positions.
By-elections take place if a position in council is vacated more than six months before the next election. If the position is vacated six months or less to the next election, the position will remain vacant until the next election.
Wards
Wards are for election purposes only. The council represents, and looks out for the best interests of the whole municipality. Click the link below to view the ward boundary map:
Head of Council
The Head of Council is the representative for the Council as a Whole. They are elected by the body of voters as a whole to provide leadership over the entire Council. The Head of Council is allowed one vote just like the rest of Council and the public.
2026 Election
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vote of the Rural Municipality of Piney will be taken to elect a Reeve and a Councillor for three (3) of our Wards.
Candidates Running in the 2026 Election: (names listed in order they were drawn)
Reeve: (1 to be elected)
Bernard, Mark
Rempel, Vance
Anderson, Wayne
Councillors for Ward 2: (1 to be elected)
Edbom, Dale
Kuhl, Sherri
Councillors for Ward 3: (1 to be elected)
Beaudry, David
Wiechern, Alex
Councillors for Ward 4: (1 to be elected)
Johnson, Cedric L.
Ewacha, Terry
Hovorka, Charlene
The candidate who has been elected by acclamation is:
Prociw, Ken – Ward 1
Advanced Voting:
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 from 8am – 8pm
RM of Piney Council Chambers
6092 Boundary Street in Vassar
Election Day:
Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 from 8am – 8pm
Ward 1 Polling Station:
Woodridge Community Center
69 Center St. in Woodridge
Ward 2 Polling Station:
Piney Community Hall
5017 PTH 89 in Piney
Ward 3 Polling Station:
Vassar Community Centre
44 Beaudry Ave. in Vassar
Ward 4 Polling Station:
Sprague Community Hall
2045 PR 308 in Sprague
Cannot make it in to vote on either of those days? Please call or visit our website to apply to vote by Sealed Envelope, Form 26 and a copy of your driver’s license are required when voting by mail.
2026 Election Materials
2026 Election Official Manual
2026 Candidates Guidebook
2026 Notice of Voters List & Personal Security Protection
2026 Notice of Registration
2026 Notice of Nomination
Notice of Election 2026
By-Law 55 Campaign Expenses and Contributions
Campaign Expenses By-Law Schedule A
By-Law 141 Municipal Election Resources
2026 Municipal and School Board Elections – Website
https://www.gov.mb.ca/mr/mfas/election.html
Please visit our election forms page to download forms and important information for the upcoming election:
2026 Election Forms