Business

Red Deer Land

Find City-owned land opportunities in Timberlands North, Capstone, and Queens Business Park, for residential, commercial, mixed-use, social care and industrial land.

Economic Development

Located in Alberta's beautiful parkland and mid way between two major cities, Red Deer is Central Alberta's trading and distribution centre. Learn more about our business environment.

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Operating a Business

Information on permits, licences and inspections needed for running a business in Red Deer.

Permits and Inspections

Are you building or developing property? Find information about residential, industrial and commercial permits and the application process here.

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Development of Property

A guide through the land development process, including information on permits, applications and guidelines you need to follow.

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Advertising Opportunities

The City has a variety of mediums available for advertisers, including the Activity Guide, transit and rink boards.

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Planning

The Planning department works with Council’s approved policy documents and Provincial and Federal regulations to help shape how Red Deer looks and feels.

City Email Alerts

Vendor Information Sessions

The Purchasing Section holds vendor information sessions to inform all current and prospective vendors on how to do business with The City.

News & Notices

Citizens invited to view Electric...

May 22, 2025

A public business plan is now available as part of The City’s Electric Utility Modernization Project, offering residents an in-depth look at a potential shift to a new governance model for The City’s Electric Utility.

Have your say on “Growing Red Deer...

May 21, 2025

Red Deerians are invited to join the conversation about how Red Deer should welcome more people and homes, while maintaining quality of life in our existing neighbourhoods.

Red Deer City Council gives first...

May 21, 2025

The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County have taken another step toward a shared vision for long-term growth and development with the first reading of the updated Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).