Results, Ridings and Candidates
Red Deer
2008 Results
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Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: July 9, 1953
Age: 54
Birthplace: Red Deer, Alta.
Education: Has a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Alberta.
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Judy
Children: Two - Megan and Devin
Career Background: Teaches mathematics at the junior/senior high school in Innisfail, Alta. Has taught there since 1974.
Community Activities: Has coached football, track and field, volleyball, fastball and minor hockey. Served for many years on the Elnora Hospital Board and the Eltrohills Health Advisory Committee. Has worked as a volunteer with such groups as the Crossroads Agricultural Society, Pine Lake Hub Community Center, Howell’s Lake Community Club and the Pine Lake Curling Club.
Contact information:
Telephone: 403-350-8897
Evan Bedford
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: B.Sc. in forestry at the University of Alberta; honours diploma in civil engineering at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Profession: Engineering coordinator for Red Deer County.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Denise
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran as a Green Party candidate in the Red Deer South constituency in 2008; defeated.
Contact information:
Telephone: 403-346-6474
Garfield Marks
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: Earned a diploma in agriculture at Olds College in Olds, Alta.
Profession: Field supervisor
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Heather
Children: Four
Career Background: Was a grain buyer for the Alberta Wheat Pool. Is currently a field supervisor for Canadian Sub-Surface Energy Services.
Community Activities: Chaired a number of school councils, member of the municipal planning commission and five years on the subdivision and development appeal board, serving as both a member and chair. Also served as chair of the Central Alberta Agricultural Advisory Council.
Contact information:
Stuart Somerville
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Bachelor of education, University of Alberta
Profession: Teacher, farmer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Kayla
Career Background: Teaches English and French in Delia, Alta.
Community Activities: Is involved with the local agricultural society and community events.
Contact information:
Telephone: 403-741-7746
CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window.2008 Results
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