City Pools and Gyms are still open!

From the City of Red Deer

On November 12, 2020, the provincial government announced new public health measures for communities under enhanced relaunch status, which includes Red Deer. From November 13 – 27, 2020 all group or aquatic fitness classes, group singing, dancing and performing activities, team sport activities, and group swimming lessons will be suspended.

What has changed?

Activities and programs affected include:

Indoor group fitness classes (spin, yoga, cardio, strength classes)
Aquatic fitness classes (aquafit)
Group swimming lessons
Team sport activities such as practices, games and competition
Singing, dancing and performing arts programs (e.g., Tiny Toes Ballet)

Activities and programs that continue include:

Individual sports, exercise, training or equipment use (e.g., use of the fitness areas, gymnasium, field house, individual tennis, pickleball, badminton and basketball shot practice)
Use of the walking tracks
Public swimming and skating
Lane swimming
Private swimming lessons
Preschool programs
Aquatic Leadership (i.e. Bronze Cross)

View a more complete list of recreation and culture activities and their status.

With many cancellations from user groups that use City facilities, additional Activity Reservation opportunities are being made available for activities such as lane swimming, public swimming and public skating. Many of your favourite classes can also be found virtually.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have an Activity Reservation for an activity between November 13 and 27. Will I receive a refund?

I have a monthly pass. Will I receive a refund?

I have a facility booking for an activity that has been suspended (e.g., ice booking for a team sport activity), will I receive a refund?

How will I know if my activity or program has been cancelled?

When can I resume making Activity Reservations?

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Cindy Jefferies is Mayor. Tristin Brisbois, Cassandra Curtis, Jaelene Tweedle, and Adam Goodwin new Councillors – 2025 Red Deer General Election Results

Published on October 23, 2025

City of Red Deer

Showing official results for: Mayor of The City of Red Deer

#	Candidate Name	Votes	Percentage
1	JEFFERIES, Cindy	6237	41%
2	SCOTT, Gareth	3483	23%
3	DOERKSEN, Victor	3143	20%
4	LEE, Lawrence	2215	14%
5	GALLAGHER, John	298	2%
	Rejected Ballots	0	0%

Showing official results for: Councillor of The City of Red Deer

#	Candidate Name	Votes	Percentage
1	BRISBOIS, Tristin	6703	7%
2	CURTIS, Cassandra	6422	7%
3	KRAHN, Chad	6249	7%
4	BARNSTABLE, Kraymer	6235	7%
5	WYNTJES, Dianne	6069	7%
6	TWEEDLE, Jaelene	5635	6%
7	GOODWIN, Adam	5290	6%
8	BURUMA, Bruce	5241	6%
9	GOULET-JONES, Calvin	5050	5%
10	HUIZING, Hans	4810	5%
11	BOUCHARD, Brandon	4528	5%
12	MACDONALD, Ashley Jason	3832	4%
13	BUCHANAN, Buck	3660	4%
14	MOHAMOUD, Zainab	3478	4%
15	SYPKES, Thomas	3459	4%
16	BECK, Gabriel	3370	4%
17	PARKS, Gail	2809	3%
18	YZERMAN, Calvin	2265	2%
19	WILE, Haley	1986	2%
20	COMÉTE, Christian	1843	2%
21	KLERKS, Kevin M.	1699	2%
22	ROBINSON, Don	1296	1%
23	MARTIN, Greg	656	1%
24	KLYWAK, Anthony	444	0%
	Rejected Ballots	0	0%

Showing official results for: Trustee of the Red Deer Public School Division

#	Candidate Name	Votes	Percentage
1	SOMMERS, Angela	3320	9%
2	BUCHANAN, Nicole	3180	9%
3	MACAULAY, Dianne	3119	8%
4	WATTERS, Jim	3038	8%
5	BAIRD SMITH, Emilee	2753	7%
6	DAVIES, Nathan	2749	7%
7	DALSTRA, Jason	2722	7%
8	CHRISTENSEN, Sheri	2701	7%
9	PARKER, Jenessa	2581	7%
10	PEACOCKE, Cathy	2573	7%
11	WILLIAMS, Danielle	2342	6%
12	ODISHAW, Shelley Lynn	2187	6%
13	SYMONS, Jessica	1881	5

Trustee of the Red Deer Catholic Separate School Division, Red Deer Area Ward

#	Candidate Name	Votes	Percentage
1	ANDREW, Chris	2020	14%
2	MACDONALD, Brenda	1354	10%
3	REED, Martin (Marty)	1082	8%
4	LEYSON, Cynthia	1050	8%
5	HUBER, Emily	1037	7%
6	HOLLMAN, Murray	1036	7%
7	DONOVAN, Matthew	1021	7%
8	GROENEN, John	974	7%
9	STEEVES, Rod	921	7%
10	PASULA, Kim	911	7%
11	BECK, Gabriel	825	6%
12	HUNTER, Ashley	811	6%

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Plan Ahead: Voting May Take a Little Longer This Election Day

Published on October 20, 2025

City of Red Deer

News release from the City of Red Deer

Voters are encouraged to plan their vote and allow a little extra time at the polls this Election Day, Monday, October 20.

Because this year’s election uses Alberta’s new Permanent Elector Registry, voting may take slightly longer than in previous years. Municipalities are required to provide updated voter information back to the province after the election. As a result, many voters will be asked to complete an Elector Register Form (Form 13) at the voting station — even if they are already registered to vote. This ensures that voter information is accurate and up to date. Once the registry information has been updated, all forms are securely shredded.

Additionally, the Permanent Elector Registry is not shared with local school boards, so anyone voting for a School Board Trustee must also complete an Elector Register Form (Form 13).

We appreciate voters’ patience as our election teams work to ensure every eligible voter can cast their ballot accurately and securely. Once the voting process begins, most voters complete their vote in about 10 minutes.

To help avoid lineups, voters can visit Red Deer Elections website to check real-time wait times at each voting station and choose the location with the shortest line.

Anyone who arrives at a polling station and joins a line before 8 p.m. will be able to vote.

Thank you for your understanding and for taking the time to make your voice heard in Red Deer’s 2025 Municipal and School Board Election.