Below is a list of recent 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.) via our Media Inquiry Form
On April 12, 2022, Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) advised The City of Red Deer that Jackpot Casino, located at 4950 47 Avenue, has applied for a relocation to 3310 50 Avenue (Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre).
Red Deer drivers are being advised of a traffic disruption on 32 Street around the 44A Avenue intersection on Wednesday, May 11, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. as line-painting crews work in the area.
Within the next month, the community will have an opportunity to share their input on the site criteria for a future permanent shelter site.
City Council accepted and ratified a new collective agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the union representing more than 200 emergency services personnel.
City Council approved amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw related to noise and livestock at their regular meeting today.
Red Deer City Council considered the development of a new bylaw at their regular council meeting today, following a request from the Downtown Business Association (DBA) to designate the Ross Street Patio area as an Entertainment District.
Red Deer drivers are being advised of a traffic disruption along 67 Street on Tuesday, May 10 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Through the Pandemic Relief and Recovery Funding grant opportunity, The City of Red Deer has awarded $390,000 to community groups that experienced operational challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Options for formal public participation and advocacy to the Province, related to the future permanent shelter, will be considered by City Council during their regular meeting on Monday.
Acting City Manager Sarah Tittemore is pleased to announce that Superintendent Holly Glassford has been selected as the new Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Red Deer RCMP detachment.
Red Deerians can prepare to sign up for Summer Day Camps and all other summer arts and recreation programs next week.
A temporary public washroom facility has returned to downtown Red Deer for the summer.
Red Deer drivers are being advised of a road closure at the 54 Avenue and 60 Street intersection.
The sixth annual Xplore Sport Day, Red Deer’s celebration of sport, is happening Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Red Deerians are invited to share their big ideas and dreams for Red Deer as part of a public participation project: Shape your Red Deer, chart our community’s path to 2040.
At their regular meeting today, City Council approved first reading of proposed amendments to the Vehicle for Hire bylaw.
First reading of several amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw were passed by City Council at their regular meeting today with a request for more information to come back for second and third reading.
Red Deer drivers are being advised of a traffic disruption on 77 Street west of 40 Avenue/Riverside Drive next week to allow for stormwater and road work.
The G.H. Dawe Community Centre will close from May 1-June 25 for construction as part of the on-going G.H. Dawe Community Centre Project.
To increase vibrancy and generate long-term economic benefits, The City of Red Deer has launched another intake of the Leading Forward Economic Incentives program.
Red Deer drivers are being advised of the following traffic disruptions: