News Room

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.

Special Council meeting called to discuss future permanent shelter

January 27, 2023 5:29 PM

A special city council meeting will occur on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, with City Council discussing the future permanent shelter in Red Deer.

Economic incentive grants available for property owners and developers

January 23, 2023 12:04 PM

Are you a property owner, developer or business in the downtown? Applications are now open for another intake of the Economic Incentives program.

Borrowing bylaw adjusted and returning for first reading

January 19, 2023 11:12 AM

Two borrowing bylaws, originally approved for first reading On December 12, 2022, have been adjusted and will be brought back for first reading again on Monday.

Trail closure for storm pond maintenance

January 19, 2023 11:09 AM

The City of Red Deer is performing maintenance on a dry storm pond located in Inglewood that will close a portion of the trail on the southeast corner of 40 Avenue and 22 Street behind Inglis Close.

Molly Banister Drive road extension and bridge remains in City plans after public hearing tonight

January 16, 2023 8:29 PM

This afternoon, Council heard from 12 people who spoke either for or against the extension of the road alignment at a public hearing in Council Chambers.

Intermittent traffic disruptions on Highway 11A between Gaetz Avenue and Taylor Drive

January 11, 2023 1:35 PM

Motorists and pedestrians are advised of intermittent traffic disruptions on Highway 11A between Gaetz Avenue and Taylor Drive from mid-January to mid-October 2023

Red Deer launches historic sport video collection online

January 10, 2023 9:51 AM

Red Deerians are invited to learn more about our city’s sport heritage via a new digital archives collection that launched today.

Red Deer property assessment notices in the mail

January 5, 2023 1:45 PM

Red Deer property owners can expect to receive their 2023 property assessment notices in the mail over the next few days.

Road closure at the intersection of 50 Street and 47 Avenue

January 5, 2023 1:44 PM

Motorists and pedestrians are advised of a road closure at the intersection of westbound Ross (50) Street and 47 Avenue as crews work on underground utility services.

Free temporary parking program ends as major changes to downtown parking infrastructure in Red Deer approach

January 5, 2023 10:25 AM

A program that offered free temporary parking options throughout downtown Red Deer is ending, as scheduled, next week.

Road closure on 49 Street between 49 Avenue and 48 Avenue

January 4, 2023 3:11 PM

Red Deer drivers are advised of an upcoming road closure on 49 Street east of 49 Avenue as crews remove the final crane from the Red Deer Justice Centre construction site.

Building permit values decreased in December

January 3, 2023 10:28 AM

Building permit values decreased in December, with 49 approved permits valued at $4.5 million, compared with 58 permits issued in December 2021 worth $6.5 million.