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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we anticipate public health regulations will be in place for quite some time. As the situation continues to evolve, we may see changes to public health rules that may enable us to open facilities or reinstate services for periods of time, or may cause further restrictions to be put in place to ensure residents are safe.

COVID-19 alerts will provide text and email updates The City's response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Standard text message rates apply.

December

• December 10, 2020: Tomorrow is last day for in-person customer service at Recreation Centre
• December 9, 2020: Update on municipal impacts of new provincial health measures

November

• November 30, 2020: Red Deer RCMP & Municipal Policing Services to enforce public health orders
• November 24, 2020: Statement from the Mayor on temporary mandatory mask bylaw and enhanced restrict
• November 23, 2020: City Council passes temporary mandatory face covering bylaw in Red Deer
• November 16, 2020: City Council will consider third reading of mandatory Mask Bylaw next Monday
• November 12, 2020: New measures announced by the Province of Alberta in response to rising COVID-19
• November 9, 2020: Special Council Meeting set for November 16 to review COVID-19 safety measures i
• November 6, 2020: City Council to receive COVID-19 update on Monday and to add Special Meeting to
• November 3, 2020: City of Red Deer responds to rising COVID-19 case numbers

October

• October 30, 2020: Staying safe during Halloween this year
• October 20, 2020: Mayor Veer on behalf of Council addresses COVID-19 case numbers in city and Cent
• October 20, 2020: Ross Street Patio to remain open for winter pilot program
• October 7, 2020: City modifies Toys for Tickets program and Christmas Bureau support amid COVID-1
• October 2, 2020: This Sunday on Transit: full service starts

September

• September 25, 2020: Property Taxes due Wednesday
• September 17, 2020: Mayor Veer responds to 2020/2021 IIHF World Junior Championship announcement
• September 16, 2020: Transit full service starts early October
• September 15, 2020: Property Tax deadline two weeks away
• September 2, 2020: Celebrate Alberta Culture Days all September in Red Deer

August

• August 31, 2020: City recreation centres to return to regular hours of operation
• August 28, 2020: Next week on Transit: school service starts, mandatory masks in effect
• August 21, 2020: Recreation Centre to reopen for recreation and culture activities in September
• August 17, 2020: City Council passes bylaw for mandatory face coverings in City transit vehicles
• August 13, 2020: Planning for fall recreation and culture programs underway

July

• July 30, 2020: Payment for City lots and monthly parking to resume August 4
• July 29, 2020: Mayor’s Garden Party goes on tour amidst COVID-19
• July 27, 2020: City reactivates COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre
• July 24, 2020: Statement from Mayor Tara Veer on mask usage in Red Deer
• July 14, 2020: Temporary City Hall customer service at Recreation Centre
• July 14, 2020: Additional recreation amenities to open Monday with pre-registration starting Thursday
• July 10, 2020: Swimming lessons begin July 27, starting with private lessons
• July 8, 2020: Recreation fees reduced to offer affordable activities
• July 7, 2020: Registration for lane swimming starts Thursday
• July 6, 2020: Emergency Services to reinstate false alarm invoicing
• July 2, 2020: Recreation centres to begin phased opening next week

June

• June 30, 2020: Outdoor fitness classes to start July 7 in Red Deer
• June 29, 2020: Blue Grass Central Spray and Play to open July 9
• June 29, 2020: Front-door boarding and front-of-bus fare collection resumes Thursday
• June 26, 2020: Some public washrooms in parks to-reopen
• June 25, 2020: City deactivates COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre
• June 18, 2020: City to begin phased reopening of recreation facilities
• June 17, 2020: Downtown parking fees reinstated in phased approach
• June 16, 2020: Registration for summer day camps delayed until Thursday
• June 16, 2020: City of Red Deer to host modified summer day camps
• June 15, 2020: Council approves first reading for COVID-19 Operations Borrowing Bylaw
• June 9, 2020: City prepares for phase 2 of Alberta Relaunch Strategy
• June 5, 2020: Ross Street Patio being installed next week
• June 5, 2020: City of Red Deer’s State of Local Emergency to lapse next weekend
• June 5, 2020: City developing plan for sports field use

May

• May 29, 2020: Utility bill payment deferral period ends mid-June
• May 22, 2020: Phased reopening of playgrounds starts today
• May 20, 2020: City extends recreation closures, cancels summer programming amid COVID-19
• May 13, 2020: Water and waste water tips for returning businesses
• May 11, 2020: Council reduces approved Operating Budget in response to financial impact of COVID-19
• May 8, 2020: City to open some outdoor amenities
• May 4, 2020: City Manager provides update on The City’s response to COVID-19

April

• April 30, 2020: City to review provincial relaunch plan (COVID-19)
• April 28, 2020: Free Yard Waste Week for the whole month of May
• April 27, 2020: Long line ups at Waste Management Facility
• April 27, 2020: Transit users to board through rear doors only amidst COVID-19
• April 24, 2020: Temporary work interruptions for some City of Red Deer employees
• April 21, 2020: Citizens can receive COVID-19 updates by text or email
• April 21, 2020: State of Local Emergency renewed in Red Deer
• April 14, 2020: City confirms event cancellations and facility closures through June 30, 2020
• April 14, 2020: Red Deer tax deadline extended
• April 11, 2020: Red Deer Emergency Services reminds businesses to keep exits clear
• April 10, 2020: Drivers reminded to follow posted speed limits
• April 9, 2020: City offers modified Community Garden Plot Program
• April 7, 2020: Summary of impacted City events available on City’s website

March

• March 27, 2020: Applications open for Social Services Support Funding for COVID-19 response
• March 24, 2020: Red Deer City Hall to close amid COVID-19 crisis
• March 23, 2020: City takes additional measures to protect Red Deerians
• March 22, 2020: City reduces transit hours and frequency effective tomorrow
• March 20, 2020: City extends recreation and culture facility closures and program cancellations
• March 19, 2020: City to delay water, sewer and waste utility payments
• March 18, 2020: City exploring options for revised payments related to utilities
• March 18, 2020: Red Deer RCMP increase patrols in business areas
• March 17, 2020: Improving online and telephone customer service in support of social distancing
• March 16, 2020: City continues to respond to COVID-19
• March 16, 2020: State of local emergency declared in Red Deer amidst COVID-19
• March 15, 2020: City of Red Deer closes recreation and culture facilities amidst COVID-19
• March 13, 2020: City of Red Deer modifies service and programming amidst COVID-19
• March 13, 2020: Mayor Tara Veer responds to COVID-19 pandemic on behalf of City Council