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.

Development of Oriole Park West

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

City Council on the agenda

July 17, 2025

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.

City provides update on HAF2

July 17, 2025

An update on Red Deer’s Housing Accelerator Fund 2 (HAF2) project and public engagement will be presented to City Council on Monday.

Arts & Culture not-for-profit ...

July 16, 2025

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