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.
The City received $122,600 in grant funding from the Government of Alberta through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre to retrofit LED lights in place of fluorescent bulbs in several facilities.
City Council received an update at their regular meeting today on federal housing funding programs, including current agreements, progress to date, and how these investments are intended to support affordable and attainable housing in Red Deer.
The following highlights the decisions made on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Red Deer City Council Meeting.
At its regular meeting today, Red Deer City Council approved a revised 2026 operating budget for the Downtown Business Association (DBA) and gave first reading to a bylaw that would disestablish the Business Improvement Area (BIA).
Recent warm temperatures are affecting outdoor rink conditions across Red Deer.
Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $1.7 million in December 2025, a decrease from $1.9 million in December 2024.
City Council will consider a rezoning application for the property located at 7740 40 Avenue when it is introduced for First Reading on February 3, 2026.
The Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m
With the current frost penetration, temporary road bans are lifted throughout the city until further notice.
Property owners in Red Deer can expect to receive their annual property assessment notices by mail or email in the next few days.
The City of Red Deer is reminding residents about the serious safety risks and community costs associated with copper theft and is encouraging the public to report any suspicious
Green route plowing will begin with school sites on January 2, 2026.
Beginning December 28, Blue Routes in snow Zone D (downtown) will begin.