Nomination deadline approaching for 2025 Mayor’s Recognition Awards
February 19, 2025 2:47 PM
Time is running out to nominate an outstanding Red Deerian for a 2025 Mayor’s Recognition Award.
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Below is a list of recent City of Red Deer news releases. For media inquiries, contact Community & Public Relations during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) via our Media Inquiry Form.
Call for applications for Community Recreation Enhancement Grant
February 19, 2025 11:11 AM
Once again, non-profit groups are invited to apply for funding through The City of Red Deer’s Community Recreation Enhancement Grant.
Parking ban in effect as spot residential snow clearing begins tonight
February 14, 2025 1:46 PM
In order to restore mobility and improve accessibility, city crews will be spot clearing around schools and a number of Green Routes throughout the city from February 14 to 22.
City Council Recap – February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025 4:14 PM
The following decisions occurred at the Monday, February 10, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
City Council on the agenda – February 10, 2025
February 6, 2025 3:36 PM
The Monday, February 10, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m.
Building permit values start high in 2025
February 4, 2025 10:17 AM
Building permit values have started high in 2025, with 65 issued permits valued at $17 million, compared with 67 permits worth $7 million in January 2024.
Nominations are open for the 2025 Mayor’s Recognition Awards
February 3, 2025 1:51 PM
Nominate an outstanding Red Deerian for a 2025 Mayor’s Recognition Award.
Historic CPR Pedestrian bridge restoration project begins Monday
January 31, 2025 4:19 PM
Construction is kicking off this Monday, February 3, 2025, to fully rehabilitate the aging infrastructure of the historic CPR bridge.
Fall 2025 and winter 2026 bookings and rental rates now available for recreation, community spaces and pools
January 31, 2025 2:30 PM
Applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to book Red Deer’s recreation, pools and community spaces for the upcoming fall 2025 and winter 2026 season.
City of Red Deer Recreation February Fitness Challenge
January 29, 2025 10:21 AM
The City of Red Deer invites residents to stay active and healthy this winter by joining the February Fitness Challenge, running from February 1 to 28, 2025.
Upcoming road disruptions
January 28, 2025 2:59 PM
Motorists are advised of two upcoming traffic disruptions.
City Council Recap – January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025 4:08 PM
The following decisions were made by City Council during the January 27, 2025, regular City Council meeting:
Playground zone start times changing for increased safety
January 27, 2025 2:24 PM
In a move to enhance student safety and reduce traffic-related risks during morning hours, start time for playground and school zone speed limits will shift from 8 a.m. to 7 a.m. starting immediately. This change aims to provide a safer environment for...
Upcoming road closure along 40 Avenue
January 24, 2025 10:17 AM
Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions on 40 Avenue.
Seeking business retention and workforce development information
January 24, 2025 10:15 AM
The City of Red Deer has partnered with Red Deer County and Red Deer Polytechnic to gather Business Retention and Expansion and Workforce Development (BREWD) information from local businesses.
City Council on the agenda – January 27, 2025
January 23, 2025 3:23 PM
The Monday, January 27, Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. in a closed session. It is anticipated that Council will move to open after the lunch break at 1 p.m.
Building values dropped in December but year-to-date values remained high through the end of 2024
January 22, 2025 11:06 AM
Building permit values decreased in December, with 36 approved permits valued at $1.9 million, compared with 63 permits issued in December 2023 worth $7.7 million.
Upcoming road closures along 19 Street
January 22, 2025 11:00 AM
Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions on 19 Street.