The City of Red Deer and ATU Local 569 Reach Agreement
April 14, 2026 3:20 PM
City Council accepted and ratified a new four year collective agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 569 at its Council meeting on April 14, 2026.
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City Council Recap – April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026 5:02 PM
The following decisions were made at today’s City Council meeting.
Red Deer City Council approves 2026 property tax rate bylaw
April 14, 2026 4:03 PM
Red Deer City Council has approved the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw, as required under the Municipal Government Act (MGA).
Development Permit Approved for Emergency Shelter at Cannery Row
April 14, 2026 5:00 PM
Red Deer City Council has approved a temporary Development Permit allowing the emergency shelter at 5239 – 53 Avenue (Cannery Row) to continue operating.
Red Deer City Council completes final legislative steps to disestablish Downtown Business Improvement Area
April 14, 2026 4:00 PM
Red Deer City Council has completed the final legislative steps required to disestablish the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA), following second and third readings of the disestablishment bylaw at today’s regular meeting.
Sorensen Station Washrooms Now Open
April 14, 2026 3:11 PM
(Red Deer, Alberta) – A new public washroom at the Sorensen Station Transit Terminal is now open and accessible in our downtown.
Red Deer Emergency Services responds to house fire in Timber Ridge
April 13, 2026 11:00 AM
On April 11, 2026 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Red Deer Emergency Services was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the Timber Ridge neighbourhood.
Applications open for seasonal patios in Greater Downtown
April 10, 2026 3:57 PM
Applications are now open for the Seasonal Downtown Patio Program, with opportunities available across the Greater Downtown area.
Building permit values increase in March
April 10, 2026 3:52 PM
Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $5.5 million in March 2026, an increase from $4.9 million in March 2025.
Street sweeping program begins April 12
April 10, 2026 11:00 AM
Spring has arrived, and street sweeping season is underway.
City Council On the Agenda – April 14, 2026
April 10, 2026 9:40 AM
The following items are on City Council’s regular agenda on April 14, 2026. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with a closed portion of the meeting at the beginning.
Full Closure of Gaetz Avenue begins this Sunday
April 9, 2026 11:00 AM
A full closure of Gaetz Avenue between 45 Street and 43 Street will begin the evening of April 12, as part of the ongoing bridge construction
Applications Open for Red Deer Community-Building Projects
April 9, 2026 10:47 AM
The REconnect Community Initiative Funding Grant is now accepting applications from Red Deer residents who want to bring people together and strengthen neighborhood connections.
City Council Recap – March 24, 2026
March 24, 2026 3:50 PM
The following decisions were made at today’s City Council meeting.
City of Red Deer seeks time and clarity on future of Ambulance Services
March 24, 2026 4:55 PM
Red Deer City Council is pushing back on provincial timelines and calling for more information before making a decision on the future of ambulance services.
Council approves guidelines to shape 2027 budget development
March 24, 2026 1:43 PM
Council has unanimously approved a set of budget guidelines that will direct administration in preparing The City’s 2027 Budget.
City Council on the Agenda – March 24, 2026
March 19, 2026 3:31 PM
The following items are on City Council’s regular agenda on March 24, 2026. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Nomination deadline approaching for 2026 Mayor’s Recognition Awards
March 19, 2026 10:20 AM
Time is running out to nominate an outstanding Red Deerian for a 2026 Mayor’s Recognition Award.
Temporary road bans start March 19
March 18, 2026 9:12 AM
Due to daily above zero temperatures, temporary road bans will come into effect at 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Majority of downtown businesses vote to disestablish Business Improvement Area
March 16, 2026 8:23 PM
Downtown businesses have voted in favour of disestablishing the Downtown Business Improvement Area.
Nominate a young athlete for a Rising Sport Star award
March 16, 2026 11:59 AM
Nominations for young athletes are being sought by The City of Red Deer for the Rising Sport Stars awards program.