Below is a list of recent City of Red Deer news releases. For media inquiries, contact Community & Public Relations during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) via our Media Inquiry Form.
Red Deerians are encouraged to mark their calendars for fall program registration, happening next week. New program options are viewable now on My Activity Guide, and registration will begin on Tuesday, August 12 at 12 noon.
Building permit values continued to increase in July, with 122 issued permits valued at $30.7 million, compared with 92 permits issued in July 2024 worth $17.4 million.
Construction activity on Spruce Drive near Rotary Picnic Park
The following decisions were made at the August 5 & 6, 2025, Regular City Council meeting.
Following a Public Hearing, City Council has approved changes to the Evergreen Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan (NASP) and a related Zoning Bylaw Amendment to support a greater variety of housing options for residents at different life stages and income.
The City of Red Deer has partnered with 10 other central Alberta municipalities to form the Central Alberta Economic Resilience Taskforce (CAERT). CAERT is seeking input from local businesses so they can better understand current economic conditions in the
At today’s regular City Council meeting, Council gave First Reading to proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw that would change how Backyard Suites are regulated in the city.
Once again, non-profit groups are invited to apply for funding through The City of Red Deer’s Community Recreation Enhancement Grant. The program provides funding to enhance the delivery of community recreation programs, services and events in Red Deer.
The City of Red Deer is calling on community-minded individuals to apply for election worker positions for the 2025 Municipal Election.
The following items will be considered by City Council at their regular upcoming meeting on Monday, August 5, 2025. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Public Hearings will begin at 5 p.m.
Beginning August 1, 2025, individuals displaying a valid handicap placard will be permitted to park for free in any on-street parking stall in Red Deer, not just those designated as accessible.
With warm weather drawing more people outdoors, The City of Red Deer is reminding residents to be courteous and cautious when using shared spaces like roads, sidewalks, trails, and multi-use paths.
Motorists are advised of upcoming road closures that may impact commute times and access along Riverside Drive, from 67 Street to 77 Street.
Red Deer has once again earned the title of Alberta’s Most Active Community for 2025 – winning a $15,000 prize after residents and organizations got active throughout June during the 2025 ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk.
The following decisions were made at the July 21, 2025, Regular City Council meeting.
City Council has decided not to proceed with zoning bylaw changes that would allow “Four Units As-of-Right” (4UAOR) on all residential lots, following significant public input and careful consideration of community concerns.
The City of Red Deer has taken an important step toward strengthening its long-term financial sustainability with the presentation of the Financial Roadmap to City Council today.
Red Deer residents are invited to enjoy an evening of art and conversation with Katia Lubchenko, the artist behind Exposure, currently on display at Corridor Community Gallery.
The Monday, July 21 Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. with a closed meeting expected between 1 and 1:30 p.m.
An update on Red Deer’s Housing Accelerator Fund 2 (HAF2) project and public engagement will be presented to City Council on Monday.
With some exciting updates for the 2026-2028 Community Culture Development Fund (CCDF) funding cycle, The City of Red Deer is inviting not-for-profit organizations delivering culture programs and services to attend information sessions to learn about these
Heads up Red Deer! The annual Westerner Days Parade is rolling through downtown on Wednesday, July 16.
In a shared commitment to regional cooperation, long-term planning, and responsible growth, Red Deer City Council and Red Deer County Council have officially adopted a new Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).