A transcription error has changed the unofficial Ward 3 election results of the M.D. of Bonnyville.
“It was originally announced Kenneth Pshyk was the councillor-elect. However, in the process of verifying the unofficial results, a transcription error was found,” according to information on the M.D.s website.
Returning Officer for the M.D. has confirmed the unofficial councillor-elect for Ward 3 is Dan Amalia. The updated unofficial results are Amalia with 222 votes and Pshyk with 212.
The M.D. apologized for any confusion this may have caused and the official results will be released on Friday, October 24.
The Returning Officer for the M.D. of Bonnyville also called for a full recount of all ballots from the 2025 municipal election after the error was found during verification.
The recount is set to take place on Friday, October 24, will be conducted under Section 98 of Alberta’s Local Authorities Election Act. All candidates or their scrutineers will be invited to observe the process.
“Confidence in the 2025 Municipal Election and maintaining and enhancing the trust of our residents, not only in this process but in the municipality, is imperative for the M.D.,” said Returning Officer Stephanie Severin. “We will post updates to our website and social media platforms as they become available.”
