City Council Recap – June 9
June 9, 2026 5:08 PM
Red Deer City Council made the following decisions at today’s City Council meeting.
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Red Deer sets direction for the next four years
June 9, 2026 5:04 PM
With unanimous adoption of Council’s Term Direction, Red Deer City Council has set its priorities for the next four years. The document will guide Council’s leadership, decision-making and oversight, while aligning Administration’s work to support Red Deer
Council expands housing options through house suite changes
June 9, 2026 8:15 PM
Red Deer City Council approved amendments to the Land Use Bylaw that allow house suites (secondary suites) in duplexes throughout most areas of the city where duplexes are already permitted.
Temporary spring road bans lifted
June 5, 2026 2:31 PM
Due to consistent warm weather, temporary road bans throughout the city will come to an end at 7 a.m. on June 2, 2026.
City Council On the Agenda – June 9
June 4, 2026 2:12 PM
Red Deer City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The following items are on the agenda for consideration.
Taxi plates awarded in Red Deer
June 3, 2026 4:04 PM
A draw was held by The City of Red Deer today to issue 21 new taxi licence plates.
June 9 City Council meeting start time changed to 1 p.m.
June 3, 2026 3:56 PM
Red Deer City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, will begin at 1 p.m., instead of the usual 10:30 a.m. start time.
Rain closes Great Chief Park ball diamonds, community ball diamonds and sports fields
June 2, 2026 1:21 PM
Great Chief Park ball diamonds, community ball diamonds, and City-run sports fields are closed today due to wet conditions.
Rain closes community sports fields
June 1, 2026 3:47 PM
Community sports fields, including Great Chief Park, Setters Field, Woody’s Athletic Park, sports fields and ball diamonds are closed today due to wet conditions.
Grant received for light automation to reduce energy consumption
June 1, 2026 3:04 PM
The City of Red Deer has received $10,100 in funding through the Municipal Energy Manager Program to support the installation of a lighting automation system on the second floor of City Hall.
Oil spill clean-up prompts City’s reminder about storm drain stewardship
May 28, 2026 3:36 PM
Residents and business owners are reminded that only rain and snowmelt belong in the stormwater system.
Forest tent caterpillar activity increasing in Red Deer
May 27, 2026 3:04 PM
The City of Red Deer is advising residents that forest tent caterpillar populations are higher than usual this year, and residents may notice more caterpillars on trees, sidewalks, trails and in natural areas during May and June.
City Council Recap – May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026 6:00 PM
The following decisions were made at today’s City Council meeting.
City Council On the Agenda – May 26, 2026
May 21, 2026 3:49 PM
The following items are on the agenda for consideration.
RDES encourages extra caution due to dry conditions
May 26, 2026 1:02 PM
Red Deer Emergency Services reminds residents to exercise extra caution due to the dry conditions across the region, with the current fire risk considered extreme in the surrounding areas.
The City of Red Deer transitioning to new online Council meeting platform
May 21, 2026 10:57 AM
The City of Red Deer is making it easier for residents, media and other interested viewers to access City Council meeting information online through a technology upgrade to eScribe, a new meeting management and livestreaming platform.
Water and wastewater annual report now available
May 25, 2026 10:28 AM
The City of Red Deer has released its Water and Wastewater Utilities Annual Report[AM1.1], now available on The City’s website.
Your electric meter is getting an upgrade: City of Red Deer begins Advanced Metering Infrastructure rollout
May 25, 2026 10:24 AM
Starting this week, City of Red Deer crews will begin replacing electric meters on residential and commercial properties across the city as part of a significant upgrade to Red Deer’s electric utility system.
Mayor’s Seniors Social invites Red Deer seniors to celebrate memories, music, and community connection
May 21, 2026 1:08 PM
Seniors across the community are invited to take a trip down memory lane at the Mayor’s Seniors Social, Through the Windshield of Time, on June 3, 2026, at Exhibition Hall in Westerner Park.
Red Deer tax notices are on their way
May 20, 2026 3:18 PM
Red Deer property tax notices are being sent out today and will arrive in property owners’ mailboxes and MyCity accounts soon.
Outdoor water fun returns as Red Deer's seasonal spray parks and Don Moore Recreation Centre Outdoor Pool open for summer
May 19, 2026 1:17 PM
With warmer weather on the horizon, Red Deerians can look forward to cooling off as the Don Moore Recreation Centre Outdoor Pool opens for the season on Monday, June 1, 2026, weather permitting.
Residential street sweeping begins May 19
May 15, 2026 2:22 PM
With street sweeping along major road networks wrapping up, residential street sweeping is set to begin Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Taxi Plate Draw to be held in Red Deer
May 15, 2026 8:31 AM
A taxi plate draw will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, to award 21 taxi plates for use in Red Deer.
City announces new operator for Heritage Ranch
May 14, 2026 3:59 PM
Heritage Ranch is entering its next chapter as a new operator has officially taken the reins.
City Council Recap – May 12
May 12, 2026 9:00 PM
The following decisions were made at today’s City Council meeting.
Council supports continued integrated Fire and EMS service delivery with municipal funding support
May 12, 2026 8:35 PM
Red Deer City Council has directed Administration to continue delivering ambulance services through The City’s integrated Fire and EMS model, including the municipal tax funding support required to maintain the service.
New Greater Downtown Governance Council Committee established
May 12, 2026 2:00 PM
Red Deer City Council has approved amendments to the Committees Bylaw to formally establish a Greater Downtown Governance Committee, creating a dedicated governance structure to support coordination, strategic investment and ongoing revitalization in Great