Return to fall hours for City of Red Deer aquatic amenities
September 3, 2026 10:29 AM
After an active summer season, The City of Red Deer aquatic amenities will return to fall operating hours following the September long weekend.
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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.
August building permit values total $5.3 million
September 3, 2026 10:21 AM
Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $5.3 million in August 2026, compared with $3.6 million in August 2025.
Council approves MCAF changes to support future infrastructure investment
September 1, 2026 3:36 PM
Red Deer City Council has approved changes to the Municipal Consent and Access Fee (MCAF) for water, wastewater and electric utilities and directed that 25 per cent of all MCAF revenue be transferred annually to the Capital Projects Reserve.
City Council: Recap – September 1, 2026
September 1, 2026 6:10 PM
The following decisions were made at today's Red Deer City Council Meeting.
Full closure along Gaetz Avenue bridge begins September 4
August 31, 2026 4:07 PM
Motorists are advised of an upcoming road closure for the bridge construction project on Gaetz Avenue, across Waskasoo Creek.
City Council: On The Agenda – September 1, 2026
August 28, 2026 8:26 AM
The following items are on Red Deer City Council’s open meeting agenda on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. in the Omni Gymnasium at the Intermediate School.
Red Deer to Come Alive with Free Arts and Culture Experiences for All Ages This September
August 27, 2026 8:36 AM
Red Deer residents and visitors are invited to discover, experience and celebrate local arts, culture and heritage during Alberta Culture Days this September, with more than 50 free events and activities planned across the city.
Waste Management Facility Celebrates 25 Years of Sorting Smarter
August 26, 2026 8:35 AM
For 25 years, Red Deer's Waste Management Facility has supported the community's commitment to environmental stewardship through waste diversion, recycling, composting and responsible waste management.
Applications open for Council committees, boards and commissions
August 17, 2026 1:33 PM
The City of Red Deer is inviting residents to apply for Council committees, boards and commissions. Applications open today and will be accepted until September 18, 2026.
Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board seeking new members
August 17, 2026 1:32 PM
The City of Red Deer is accepting applications for new members to serve on the Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board.
RDES responds to fire at apartment building
August 11, 2026 1:09 PM
At 3:37 a.m. on August 11, Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) responded to a structure fire at the 3400 block of 49 Avenue. Upon arrival, crews found the three-storey apartment building's exterior on fire.
July building permit values total $16 million
August 11, 2026 9:53 AM
Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $16 million in July 2026 with 126 permits issued, compared with $30.7 million in July 2025.
Registration for fall arts and recreation programming begins Tuesday, August 11
August 5, 2026 2:02 PM
Red Deerians are encouraged to mark their calendars for fall program registration, happening next week.