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Your Ultimate Guide to City Council Candidates
Contributor Jock Mackenzie… With video supplied by CHBA CA.
Take a quick look or a real deep dive into the race for City Council right here. Watch this week’s forum hosted by the Canadian Home Builders Association.. look below to links to candidate websites, social media pages and news articles.
You need go no further… spend some time and be informed before you vote!
CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Number of Positions to be filled: 8
Sandra (Sam) Bergeron
Social Media Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/sandra.catharine
News
https://twitter.com/samvandergulik http://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/bergeron-to-bring-voice-to-north-end-and-low-income-red-deerians/
Council candidate wants to be the voice for those who are struggling
S.H. (Buck) Buchanan – Incumbent
News
Councillor Buck Buchanan looks to contour to create dialogue
https://twitter.com/buck_rd?lang=en http://rdnewsnow.com/election-2017/555093/meet-candidate-buck-buchanan
https://www.facebook.com/buck.buchanan.37 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFBWDNhnFPc
Valdene Callin
Website – https://www.callinforcouncil.com/
News
https://twitter.com/iamvaldene?lang=en http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/avid-volunteer-runs-for-red-deer-city-council/
https://www.facebook.com/VoteforValdene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgF0dFcfUXY
Matt Chapin
Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pg/Matt-Chapin-for-Red-Deer-City-Council-156289251053155/posts/
News
http://rdnewsnow.com/election-2017/555080/meet-candidate-matt-chapin
https://twitter.com/matt_chapin http://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/matt-chapin-announces-city-council-run/
Homelessness, Canada Winter Games top priorities for Matt Chapin
Michael Dawe
Website – http://dawe4rdnorth.com/
News
https://www.facebook.com/michael.dawe.58 http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/michael-dawe-is-running-for-red-deer-city-council/
https://twitter.com/michaeldawe1?lang=en http://www.blackpress.tv/video.php?id=25646
Rob Friss
News
https://www.facebook.com/rob.friss http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/friss-wants-to-make-a-difference/
https://twitter.com/rob4council2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x7mmrPvbXg
Calvin Goulet-Jones
News
https://www.facebook.com/CalvinforCouncil/ http://rdnewsnow.com/election-2017/553886/meet-candidate-calvin-goulet-jones
https://twitter.com/calvin4council?lang=en http://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/goulet-jones-wants-to-bring-conservative-perspective-to-council/
Jason Habuza
News
https://www.facebook.com/jason.habuza https://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/jason-habuza-hopes-to-bring-change-for-red-deer-citizens/
https://twitter.com/habuzajason https://www.todayville.com/a-little-about-me/
Tanya Handley – Incumbent
News
https://www.facebook.com/tanyahandley4RD https://www.todayville.com/re-elect-tanya-handley-to-city-council-2017/
https://twitter.com/tanhandley?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53DFHDlmiB8
Vesna Higham
News
https://www.facebook.com/VoteVesna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqLQ_uRTDyA
https://twitter.com/VesnaHigham https://www.todayville.com/city-council-candidate-vesna-higham-unveils-crime-platform/
Ted Johnson
News
https://www.facebook.com/Ted-Johnson-for-Red-Deer-City-Council-2017-142310406378053/ http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/council-candidate-calls-for-municipal-police-force/
http://www.blackpress.tv/video.php?id=25644
Ken Johnston – Incumbent
News
https://www.facebook.com/Ken-Johnston-for-Red-Deer-Council-456303901121524/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh6jeL-vlhg
https://twitter.com/Ken4Council?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/johnston-hopes-red-deer-will-vote-for-him-again/
Cory Kingsfield
News
http://rdnewsnow.com/election-2017/553891/meet-candidate-cory-kingsfield
https://twitter.com/ck4500 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-01daee2ge8
Kingsfield wants to bring experience from Penhold town council to Red Deer
Jim Kristinson
News
Council Candidate Jim Kristinson – Crime and Policing in Red Deer
https://www.facebook.com/kristinsonforcouncil http://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/jim-kristinson-looks-to-represent-all-red-deerians-on-council/
Lawrence Lee – Incumbent
Website – http://llee.ca/
News
Red Deer City Council incumbent Lawrence Lee seeks re-election
https://www.facebook.com/reddeerlee/ https://blackpress.tv/video.php?id=25632
https://twitter.com/reddeerlee?lang=en http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/red-deer-will-grow-one-neighbourhood-at-a-time-says-lee/
Kris Maciborsky
News
https://www.facebook.com/krism4rdcouncil/ http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/mental-health-worker-runs-for-city-council/
https://blackpress.tv/video.php?id=25650
Doug Manderville
Website – http://www.dougm4rdcouncil.ca/
News
Doug Manderville hopes to bring unique perpective to City council
https://www.facebook.com/dougm4rdcouncil/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWlOTwfC4YE
https://twitter.com/mandervillex2?lang=en http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/manderville-wants-to-build-an-inclusive-red-deer/
Bobbi McCoy
News
https://www.facebook.com/Bobbi4citycouncil/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_U7afMu4Ec
Ian Miller
News
Council-hopeful Ian Miller looks to bring a youthful perspective
https://www.facebook.com/Ianmillerforcouncil/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WI-RREQJWQ
https://twitter.com/IanMiller1999 https://blackpress.tv/video.php?id=25638
Jeremy Moore
News
https://www.facebook.com/JeremyMoore4RD http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/jeremy-moore-taxes-aim-at-taxes-fiscal-accounability-is-council-run/
https://twitter.com/jeremymoore4rd?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpT8Xv4i73M
Rick More
News
https://www.facebook.com/rick.more.547 http://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/rick-more-in-the-running-for-city-council/
http://rdnewsnow.com/article/549811/rick-more-running-city-council
Lynne P Mulder – Incumbent
News
Incumbent Lynne Mulder set to run for council in this fall’s election
https://www.facebook.com/lynnemuldercommunitybuilder/ http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/mulder-calls-herself-a-community-builder/
https://twitter.com/lpmulder?lang=en https://blackpress.tv/video.php?id=25634
Bayo Nshombo Bayongwa
News
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Bayo+Nshombo+Bayongwa&init=public http://rdnewsnow.com/election-2017/553872/meet-candidate-bayo-nshombo-bayongwa
Matt Slubik
News
https://www.facebook.com/slubik4council/ http://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/council-hopeful-looks-to-provide-opportunities-for-red-deerians/
Jordy Smith
News
https://www.jordysmithreddeer.com/ http://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/born-and-raised-red-deerian-seeks-spot-on-city-council/
https://www.facebook.com/jordysmith.reddeer/ https://www.todayville.com/jordy-smith-for-red-deer-city-council/
https://twitter.com/jsmithreddeer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PHVoKkUg2w
Brice Unland
News
https://unland.ca/ http://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/educator-brice-unland-throws-name-into-city-council-race/
https://twitter.com/unland4rd?lang=en http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/teacher-with-a-young-family-brice-unland-seeking-seat-on-red-deer-city-council/
https://www.facebook.com/Unland4RD/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tLn3EtXc4w
Jonathan Wieler
Website – http://www.wieler4rd.ca/2017/07/jon-wieler-for-city-council-why.html
News
https://twitter.com/wieler4rd?lang=en https://www.todayville.com/a-safe-healthy-community/
https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.wieler.96 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht5jCN5kEBM
Frank Wong – Incumbent
News
https://twitter.com/foontong?lang=en http://rdnewsnow.com/election-2017/553866/meet-candidate-frank-wong
https://www.facebook.com/people/Frank-Wong/100006662589489 https://blackpress.tv/video.php?id=25625
Dianne Wyntjes – Incumbent
Website – www.DianneForRedDeer.ca
News
https://twitter.com/dianwyntjes?lang=en http://rdnewsnow.com/election-2017/553896/meet-candidate-dianne-wyntjes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn59nLLLXqo http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/watch-incumbent-dianne-wyntjes-believes-in-working-together/
February 14, 2025 – Alberta, Canada – A compelling new documentary, Cooking with Hot Stones: 200th Anniversary of Fort Assiniboine, is set to air on Wild TV, RFD TV Canada, Cowboy Channel Canada, and you can click here to stream for FREE on Wild TV’s streaming service, Wild TV+. This engaging one-hour feature will take viewers on a journey through time, exploring Fort Assiniboine’s rich history from 1823 to 2023.
Fort Assiniboine is a significant landmark in Alberta, playing a crucial role in Indigenous history, the fur trade, and the western expansion of Canada. This documentary captures the spirit of the region, illustrating how it has evolved over two centuries and how it continues to shape the cultural fabric of the province today.
Wild TV will make the documentary free to stream on Wild TV+ on February 14th so that it can be easily accessed in classrooms and other educational settings throughout the region, ensuring the historical significance of Fort Assiniboine reaches a wider audience.
Produced by Western Directives Inc., Cooking with Hot Stones: 200th Anniversary of Fort Assiniboine brings historical moments to life with vivid storytelling, expert interviews, and breathtaking cinematography.
“We are very excited to partner with Wild TV as part of our one hour documentary production. Based in Alberta, we respect the hard work and quality programming that Wild TV brings to a national audience. With the broadcast opportunity, Wild TV gives our production the ability to entertain and educate Canadians across the country on multiple platforms,” said Tim McKort, Producer at Western Directives.
Scott Stirling, Vice President of Wild TV, also expressed enthusiasm for the project: “At Wild TV, we are passionate about telling Canadian stories that resonate with our audiences. This documentary not only highlights a crucial piece of our nation’s history but also celebrates the resilience and contributions of Indigenous peoples, traders, and settlers who shaped the land we call home today. We are proud to bring Cooking with Hot Stones: 200th Anniversary of Fort Assiniboine to our viewers across Canada.”
Airtimes for Wild TV can be found here.
For airtimes on RFD TV Canada, click here.
For airtimes on Cowboy Channel Canada, visit CCC’s schedule.
L to R: Cindy Jefferies, Susan Knopp, Lane Tomalty, Bre Fitzpatrick
Photo credit: The SnapHappy Photographer
After a decade of leadership under Cindy Jefferies and Susan Knopp, 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer (100+ WWCRD) is proud to celebrate 10 years of supporting local charities and the announcement of Bre Fitzpatrick and Lane Tomalty as its new co-leaders. This marks an exciting new chapter for the group, which has made a significant impact on not-for-profit organizations in Central Alberta.
Cindy and Susan have led 100+ WWCRD with vision, dedication, and a commitment to empowering women to lead and inspire change. Under their stewardship, the organization has raised over $630,000 for local charities by hosting 4 annual 1-hour meetings. Since 2015, more than 36 local charities have received funding through the group.
Reflecting on their tenure, Cindy and Susan stated:
“Leading 100 Women has been an honour and a privilege. When we began this journey, we didn’t know where it would go – we simply loved the simple, elegant, and fun ‘100 Who Care’ concept and thought it was a great fit for our community. We are grateful to the many women who have stood with us. They are the magic of the organization! We are confident Bre and Lane will steward this leadership role well and we look forward to supporting it – just not from behind the microphone!”
Bre and Lane bring a dynamic energy and fresh perspective to the organization. Both have been involved with the group and have been mentored by Susan and Cindy over the past year. They are eager to continue the collaboration, connection, and local support this team of women have established in Red Deer.
In their joint statement, Bre and Lane shared:
“We are humbled to step into this role and build on the incredible foundation Cindy and Susan have laid. Many needs are at the doorstep of our community and in the hearts and minds of our members. We know a powerful, caring, and united group of individuals can play a huge role in driving change and breaking barriers.
To celebrate this milestone and leadership transition, the 100+ WWCRD hosted the final meeting of 2024 on November 25th at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. The evening featured reflections from Cindy and Susan, the selection of the Salvation Army as the charity of choice, an opportunity for members to connect with Bre and Lane as they outline their vision for the organization’s next chapter, and a toast to 10 years.
For more information, please visit www.100womenreddeer.ca
About 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer
100+ Women Who Care Red Deer is a network of compassionate, empowered, and dedicated women who make a direct, immediate, and positive impact in Red Deer and area. We support local non-profit and charitable organizations that work every day to make our community a better place to live. 100% of funds donated go to the selected charities – there are no
administration fees, and all costs are covered by the generosity of sponsors. Collectively, we make a difference.
The group meets 4 times annually for 1 hour. Non-profit and charitable organizations are nominated by members. After hearing 3 randomly drawn pitches, the members vote to select their top choice. The group with the highest number of votes receives the members’ donations. Each member or team commits to donating $100 at each meeting. Since 2015, the average raised has been more than $15,000 per meeting.
Membership is open to all women In Red Deer and area. We invite you to join us! The first meeting of 2025 will be on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Founded in February 2015, the organization currently has about 150 members. We are committed to uniting this powerful group of 100+ women who care and lifting the amazing non-profits and charitable groups they support.
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