City Council Recap - April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026 5:14 PM
The following decisions were made at today’s City Council meeting.
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City Council endorses Community Compass to guide future service delivery decisions
April 28, 2026 12:34 PM
Red Deer City Council has endorsed the Community Compass: Our Master Plan for Service Delivery, a new decision-making framework that will guide how The City plans, prioritizes, and delivers services to the community over the next 12 years.
Registration for Summer Day Camps and all summer programming begins on Tuesday, May 5
April 28, 2026 12:10 PM
Red Deerians can get ready to register for Summer Day Camps, swim lessons and more, with programs available to view on My Activity Guide and Look ‘n Book starting Thursday, April 30.
On the Agenda - April 28, 2026
April 23, 2026 3:19 PM
The following items are on City Council’s regular agenda on April 28, 2026. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.
City reminds community to help protect sports fields during spring conditions
April 21, 2026 2:39 PM
The City of Red Deer reminds residents that sports fields and ball diamonds remain closed until May 1, 2026.
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.
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.