About Candisse

Rooted in High River. Ready to Represent.

Hi, I’m Candisse McCormick—a proud High Riverite, lifelong advocate, and candidate for Town Council in the 2025 municipal election.

Born at the High River Hospital in 1983 and raised just outside of town in Blackie, I moved back to High River at 18 and never left. This town has shaped who I am, and now I’m stepping forward to help shape what’s next.

For over a decade, I ran a successful event planning company that brought people together to celebrate life’s biggest milestones. I’ve also worked in the nonprofit sector, where I led community programs and major fundraisers supporting families across Alberta. Today, I use my voice as an advocate for accessibility, equity, and inclusion—especially for people living with disabilities like myself.

I believe in a thriving, future-focused High River that works for families, young professionals, and long-time residents alike. While I live with a physical disability, my campaign isn’t about my accessibility needs—it’s about building a town that works better for everyone. That includes championing accessible public spaces, supporting local businesses, and making it easier for everyone to feel included in daily life.

My personal motto is simple: You Can.
You can ask questions. You can speak up. You can make change happen.
And yes—you can run for council, too.

Let’s build a High River that works for everyone—together.

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Fun Facts About Candisse

Here’s a little more about me—beyond the campaign trail:

  • Favourite local vibe?
    Our entire downtown core. I love wandering the local shops, bumping into familiar faces, grabbing a coffee, and strolling through George Lane Park.

  • Power playlist?
    Anything upbeat in country music—it keeps me going!

  • Biggest (irrational?) fear?
    Birds. Absolutely terrified. 🤣

  • Comfort go-tos?
    Sushi for the soul. Sour gummies for the sugar fix.

  • Most-used emojis?
    🩷😂👌🏼

  • A quote I live by:
    “Community over competition.”

  • Guilty pleasure or binge-watch fave?
    Reality TV, always. Real Housewives, Survivor, Big Brother, Love Is Blind... You get the gist.

Contact Candisse

Got questions? Ideas? Want to say hi?

I’d love to hear from you. Whether you have a question about my platform, want to get involved, or just want to connect—I’m all ears. You can reach out using the form below or connect through social media.

Let’s keep the conversation going.

Prefer to email directly? You can reach me at:
📧 candisseoncouncil@gmail.com

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