Red Deer Transit service gets an earlier start
May 13, 2021 1:06 PM
Red Deer’s early commuters will be pleased to know transit service will return to a 5 a.m. start for most routes next week.
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Below is a list of City of Red Deer news releases. For media inquiries, contact Corporate Communications during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at 403-396-9533 or communications@reddeer.ca.
Public Hearing for interim shelter site on May 25
May 13, 2021 9:10 AM
Council is seeking public feedback on the Land Use Bylaw amendment that would allow the interim shelter to continue operating at its current location until May 31, 2022.
Registration for summer programming begins Tuesday, May 18
May 12, 2021 1:20 PM
The City of Red Deer has been working hard to plan for the eventual return of modified summer programming amid the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
Council approves agreement and $22 million in financial support for Westerner Park
May 11, 2021 6:50 PM
Tonight at their Special Meeting, Council approved a stronger legal agreement as well as short and long-term financial support for Westerner Park.
Temporary trail closure at Three Mile Bend
May 11, 2021 4:28 PM
Starting Wednesday, May 12, a portion of the trail at Three Mile Bend will be closed to pedestrians as crews work to repair a damaged power pole.
Council amends Land Use Bylaw to support businesses
May 10, 2021 6:30 PM
City Council made multiple Land Use Bylaw amendments today to cut back on red tape and offer additional opportunities for local businesses.
E-scooter pilot program given green light for Red Deer
May 10, 2021 4:53 PM
At today’s City Council meeting, Council approved the implementation a two-year electric scooter (e-scooter) pilot project to start this summer, with no limits on the number of companies or e-Scooters that can participate.
Red Deer 2021 tax notices are on their way
May 10, 2021 11:36 AM
Red Deer property owners can expect to receive their 2021 property tax notices in their mailboxes and inboxes soon as The City is sending them out today.
Kick it to the Curb returns
May 10, 2021 11:34 AM
Kick it to the Curb returns to Red Deer this weekend providing residents the opportunity to find a new home for unwanted and unused items.
Call for artists, performers and community pop-ups for Meet the Street festival
May 6, 2021 12:21 PM
Meet the Street organizers are creating a weekend filled with downtown attractions for all to enjoy.
Council to consider e-scooter pilot program for Red Deer
May 6, 2021 12:14 PM
At Monday’s City Council meeting, Council will consider approval to implement an electric scooter (e-scooter) pilot project for a two-year term.
Outdoor gatherings, outdoor sport and more included in new provincial restrictions
May 5, 2021 3:55 PM
Further restrictions are being implemented after the most recent Provincial announcement on May 4, 2021.
Mayor Veer statement on Red Deer College announcement on behalf of Council
May 4, 2021 3:34 PM
“Today, Advanced Education Minister Demertios Nicolaides announced Red Deer College will become a polytechnic institution, as a result of a recent post-secondary review process.
Red Deer launches online kindness hub, RedDeerCares.ca
May 4, 2021 9:14 AM
Acts of kindness and caring are happening throughout our city. They’re lead by organizations, small business owners, individuals and families - Red Deerians who understand we need to support each other through this difficult time.
Building permit values up in April
May 4, 2021 9:02 AM
Building permit values continued to rise in April, with 123 approved permits valued at $10.3 million, compared with 53 permits issued in April 2020 worth just over $16 million.
City Manager announces retirement
May 3, 2021 2:10 PM
After two years with The City of Red Deer and more than 30 years in public and private sectors, City Manager Allan Seabrooke announced his intention to retire effective May 21, 2021.
G.H. Dawe Community Centre project kicks off this spring
May 3, 2021 12:36 PM
During budget deliberations earlier this year, Council approved the 2021 Capital Budget for the G.H. Dawe Community Centre project.
City Council to make decision on Westerner Park within coming weeks
April 30, 2021 1:59 PM
I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe during this challenging time.
City closes indoor recreation facilities following targeted public health restrictions
April 30, 2021 1:58 PM
The City is once again closing its indoor recreation facilities following targeted public health restrictions implemented by the Province in light of the continued rise in COVID-19 cases and variants of concern.
Special Council meetings scheduled for Monday, May 3 and Tuesday, May 4, 2021
April 30, 2021 10:21 AM
There are two Special Red Deer City Council meetings scheduled for next week on Monday, May 3, 2021 and Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
First reading passed to extend interim shelter operations at Cannery Row
April 29, 2021 7:12 PM
Council passed first reading to amend Land Use Bylaw 3357/M-2021 tonight to extend the ability for the interim shelter to continue operating at Cannery Row until May 31, 2022.
Mayor Veer statement on Provincial Government’s “Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs” released today
April 29, 2021 12:00 PM
“Earlier today, the Government of Alberta released the “Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs” 10-year strategy for post-secondary education.
Council to consider extension for interim shelter at Cannery Row
April 29, 2021 9:13 AM
At the Council meeting today, administration will present recommendations to extend the ability for the interim shelter to operate at Cannery Row.
Temporary south bank trail closure
April 29, 2021 7:56 AM
Starting Monday, May 3, a portion of the south bank trail from Taylor Drive to the CPR Pedestrian Bridge, adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant, will close temporarily for construction.
Outdoor fitness classes to start May 4 in Red Deer
April 28, 2021 1:02 PM
Red Deerians are once again invited to participate in The City’s outdoor fitness classes, starting May 4 at Setters Place at Great Chief Park.
Council approves updates to Community Standards Bylaw
April 26, 2021 5:40 PM
At today’s regular City Council meeting, Council gave second and third reading to an updated Community Standards Bylaw No. 3669/2021.
Red Deer aims to become top major event destination
April 26, 2021 5:30 PM
Today, City Council approved the new Red Deer Major Event Strategy and Destination Development Framework with a goal to see Red Deer as a top major event destination among mid-sized Canadian cities by 2030
Red Deer sees success in collaborative community policing
April 26, 2021 5:25 PM
In collaboration with Red Deer RCMP and other community partners, The City is seeing success just a few months after implementing its new Social Diversion Team.
City Council votes to table Westerner Park decisions pending further information
April 22, 2021 6:03 PM
At today’s meeting, City Council tabled administration’s recommendations surrounding the financial support and agreement for Westerner Park pending further information.
Rising cases, outbreaks continue in community
April 22, 2021 4:01 PM
With Red Deer nearing its highest number of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic was originally declared in March 2020, The City of Red Deer is reminding citizens to protect themselves and others by following provincial health guidelines and restrictions.
Mayor Veer statement on passing of Don Holloway
April 22, 2021 11:34 AM
“It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Don Holloway, Red Deer’s 2020 Honorary Senior Citizen of the year and one of our city’s last known living veterans of the Korean War.
Mayor Veer addresses COVID-19 case numbers in city, region and province on behalf of Council
April 20, 2021 4:23 PM
“The rising number of cases of COVID-19 in our community and in our province is affecting us all, and although we are pandemic weary we need to continue to be diligent in ensuring we limit the spread of the virus.
City Administration recommending stronger legal oversight and financial support for Westerner Park
April 20, 2021 3:52 PM
A new agreement between Westerner Park and The City of Red Deer will be considered by City Council at a Special Meeting on April 22 with the goal to ensure financial and operating stability for Westerner Park
City reviews Federal Government budget for detail on local municipal impacts
April 19, 2021 4:21 PM
This year's Federal Government budget is the first in two years and identifies focus areas of: COVID-19 relief programs, the economy, business resilience, affordable housing and infrastructure funding; however, The City awaits further detail on how much Fe
Power outages, traffic disruptions from pole fire
April 18, 2021 12:18 PM
EL&P crews are busy responding to a pole fire on the west side of Highway 2, south of the Sports Hall of Fame.
Street sweepers are rolling onto residential streets
April 16, 2021 11:23 AM
Residential street sweeping will begin on April 25, as crews will complete sweeping medians and boulevards throughout the city on April 22.