Here’s Who We’re Endorsing in Red Deer

October 14, 2025

We’re proud to officially announce Community Strong Alberta’s endorsements for Mayor, City Council, and both Catholic and Public School Board Trustee candidates in Red Deer. 

These candidates have earned our support because they’ve each shown a strong commitment to public services, the creation of good jobs, inclusive and well-funded schools, and real support for working people. 

We believe these candidates will be accountable, get results, and help build a stronger Red Deer for everyone. 

Please consider voting for these candidates in advance voting (October 14-18) or on Election Day (October 20). Community involvement starts with you, and your vote can make a big difference in the future of Red Deer. Find out more about when and where to vote here.

Mayoral Candidate:

Community Strong endorses Cindy Jefferies for Mayor of Red Deer.

Red Deer City Council Candidates:

We endorse these candidates for Red Deer City Council:

Cassandra Curtis
Hans Huizing
Jaelene Tweedle
Dianne Wyntjes
Don Robinson

Red Deer Public School Division Trustees:

Community Strong endorses these public school board trustee candidates for the City of Red Deer:

Shelley Lynn Odishaw
Angela Sommers

Red Deer Catholic Separate School Trustees:

Taking into consideration the results of our survey on the issues that matter most to parents, students and staff, we endorse these Catholic school board trustee candidates in the Red Deer Area Ward:

Chris Andrew
Brenda McDonald
Marty Reed

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