The City awarded $12 million Housing Accelerator Fund grant
March 21, 2025 1:10 PM
The City of Red Deer has been awarded $12 million in funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF2) from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
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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.
City Council on the agenda – March 24, 2025
March 21, 2025 11:03 AM
The Monday, March 24, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. with a closed meeting at the end, followed by a closed Committee of the Whole meeting.
Red Deer enhances transparency and community trust with body-worn cameras
March 20, 2025 2:39 PM
The Red Deer RCMP and Municipal Policing Service is taking a significant step toward strengthening public trust and accountability by introducing Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) for general duty and crime reduction team members.
Nominate a young athlete for a Rising Sport Star award
March 20, 2025 11:00 AM
Nominations for young athletes are being sought by The City of Red Deer for the Rising Sport Stars awards program.
City Council Recap – March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025 8:40 PM
The Monday, March 10, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting began at 10:30 a.m.
City Council Affirms Confidence in Emergency Services Leadership
March 10, 2025 8:40 PM
Red Deer City Council affirmed its full confidence in Emergency Services Chief Ken McMullen, Deputy Chief Tyler Pelke, Deputy Chief Curtis Schaefer, Deputy Chief Chris Kearns and the leadership team within Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES)...
Red Deer residents to see a decrease on monthly recycling utility fees
March 10, 2025 4:06 PM
Red Deer residents will soon pay less for their recycling collection services.
Public hearing process established to gather feedback on future of electric utility
March 10, 2025 1:35 PM
Today, City Council established the date for a mandatory public hearing that must occur before Council decides whether to establish a municipally controlled corporation (MCC) for The City’s electric utility.
Building permit values remain high in February
March 10, 2025 1:23 PM
Building permit values increased in February, with 49 issued permits valued at $6.0 million, compared with 69 permits worth 4.87 million in February 2024.
City Council on the agenda – March 10, 2025
March 7, 2025 10:14 AM
The Monday, March 10, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m.
Temporary road bans start Friday
March 4, 2025 9:09 AM
With the ongoing stretch of above zero temperatures, temporary road bans throughout the city will come into effect at 7 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Applications open for Red Deer’s Environmental Initiatives Grant
March 4, 2025 9:07 AM
Applications for the 2025 Environmental Initiatives Grant are now open.
Mayor and City Council statement on hate symbols and racist incidents in Red Deer
March 3, 2025 1:07 PM
Today, I want to address something that happened in our community this weekend.
City reminds residents to use caution around bodies of water as weather closes outdoor skating surfaces
February 28, 2025 10:20 AM
Due to the extended period of warm temperatures, The City of Red Deer is warning residents of hazardous conditions on the river, community ponds, and creeks.
Registration for spring programming begins on Tuesday, March 4
February 25, 2025 11:19 AM
Registration for spring arts and recreation programs will begin on Tuesday, March 4 at 12 noon.
City Council Recap – February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025 5:22 PM
The following decisions were made at today’s Regular City Council meeting:
Sorensen Station washrooms will reopen in 2026
February 24, 2025 5:08 PM
During today’s City Council meeting, Council discussed the Sorensen Station Washroom project and instructed administration to move forward with plans to have the facilities open by the end of March 2026.
City Council Outlines Key Priorities for 2025 to Shape the Future of Red Deer
February 24, 2025 4:24 PM
City Council has identified four key focus areas for 2025 that will guide efforts in improving the community and enhancing Red Deer’s future.
New economic development strategy underway to drive Red Deer toward a prosperous future
February 24, 2025 2:51 PM
Rooted in Red Deer 2050, a newly formed Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee is working to develop a strategy that imagines a thriving, diverse and competitive business environment for Red Deer.
Smart Thermostat Rebate to relaunch in Red Deer
February 24, 2025 10:38 AM
Residents of Red Deer who purchase and install a smart thermostat can take advantage of a rebate offered through The City’s Smart Thermostat Rebate Program.
City Council on the agenda – February 24, 2025
February 21, 2025 1:14 PM
The Monday, February 24, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m.