L-R: Lawrence Lee, Cindy Jefferies, Victor Doerksen, Gareth Scott, and John Gallagher. (All photos supplied)

By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

plus, outgoing mayor ken johnston

Podcast: Hear from the 5 running for Red Deer mayor

Sep 26, 2025 | 6:36 AM

Meet Red Deer’s five candidates for mayor on the latest episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast!

Five interviews, all in one episode, with Victor Doerksen, Cindy Jefferies, Lawrence Lee, Gareth Scott and John Gallagher…. all of them give you their pitch for why they deserve your vote.

Plus, our final podcast interview with Mayor Ken Johnston, who shared some advice for the future mayor, as well as thoughts on what he’s most proud of in his council tenure, and finally, an update on what’s going on with Red Deer’s permanent homeless shelter file.

Episode breakdown

Last seen Nov. 28

Missing: Jimmy Eagle, 27, of Maskwacis

17h ago

the situation is dire

Two deaths, possibly from cold exposure, raise alarm amid Red Deer shelter situation and plight of homeless community

Dec 12, 2025

Lace-'Em Up!

Red Deer's outdoor rinks returning for another season

Dec 12, 2025

In Case You Missed It: 2:18

Election Info: 4:44

Ken Johnston: 9:00

Victor Doerksen: 26:08

Cindy Jefferies: 32:55

Lawrence Lee: 38:15

Gareth Scott: 46:21

John Gallagher: 54:12

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