Building permit values slow in August
September 13, 2019 1:20 PM
Building permit values slowed in August and year-to-date values remain lower than those in the first eight months of 2018.
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Below is a list of City of Red Deer news releases. Contact Communications & Strategic Planning during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at 403-342-8147 or communications@reddeer.ca.
Mid-sized Mayors’ Caucus highlights opportunities for change
September 13, 2019 12:56 PM
Topics ranging from economic growth, jobs, diversification, public safety and the need for a provincial drug strategy were all on the table at the fall Alberta mid-sized Mayors’ and Chief Administration Officers’ (CAOs’) caucus meeting this week.
Construction set to begin on new pedestrian walking trail
September 13, 2019 11:01 AM
The City of Red Deer will be starting construction of an expansion to the Waskasoo Park Trail system along the escarpment of Riverside Meadows/Highland Green. This project has been divided into two phases:
Edgar Industrial Drive / CPR Bridge Closed Saturday
September 13, 2019 10:36 AM
Motorists heading to and from Edgar Industrial Park in northwest Red Deer can expect some delays this weekend as the CPR Bridge on Edgar Industrial Drive will be closed for asphalt paving from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14.
Enforcement of smoking bylaw at Red Deer high schools to curb student vaping
September 12, 2019 2:50 PM
The City of Red Deer, in partnership with Red Deer Public Schools, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools and École La Prairie, is enforcing vaping at Red Deer high schools.
Riverview Avenue closed for construction Thursday
September 11, 2019 3:58 PM
Drivers in Highland Green and Riverside Meadows may experience traffic delays on Thursday, September 12 as one of the roads connecting the two neighbourhoods will be closed for construction.
Road Closure on 48 Avenue between 52 and 53 Street
September 11, 2019 1:46 PM
48 Avenue between 52 and 53 Street will be closed at noon on Thursday, September 12 for a special event.
Call for applications: Community Recreation Enhancement Grant
September 10, 2019 2:31 PM
Non-profit groups are invited to apply for funding through The City of Red Deer’s Community Recreation Enhancement Grant.
Traffic disruptions for bridge maintenance
September 10, 2019 2:29 PM
Drivers can expect some traffic disruptions on the 49 Avenue at the Red Deer River Bridge starting Wednesday, September 11 as crews complete bridge maintenance.
Mayor congratulates community for being chosen as Rogers Hometown Hockey destination
September 10, 2019 8:00 AM
On behalf of Red Deer City Council and the City of Red Deer, we are honoured for Red Deer to be selected as an official stop on the 2019/2020 Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour.
New water slide to open at Collicutt Centre this month
September 5, 2019 2:56 PM
An exciting new addition will be arriving at the Collicutt Centre later this month: a new water slide.
Traffic disruptions at Kerry Wood Drive and Taylor Drive
September 5, 2019 1:26 PM
Drivers can expect some traffic disruptions at the intersection of Kerry Wood Drive and Taylor Drive beginning Monday, September 9 to conduct work on intersection improvements and signal upgrades.
Council further enhances downtown policing unit
September 4, 2019 2:31 PM
The downtown core will see an influx in policing after Council reallocated funds at the mid-year budget on Wednesday.
Have your say on proposed transit changes
September 4, 2019 11:09 AM
Starting today, citizens can provide feedback on proposed changes to transit services in Red Deer. Red Deerians are invited to view and provide comments on substantial changes being considered for Red Deer Transit’s routes, services and infrastructure via
City concluding community engagement on housing and homelessness plan
September 4, 2019 10:35 AM
The City of Red Deer is preparing to conclude the community engagement phase of the development of the new Community Housing and Homelessness Integrated Plan (CHHIP).
No salary increase for exempt staff at The City of Red Deer
September 3, 2019 4:22 PM
Exempt staff will see no increase in their salary this year after City Council determined no cost of living adjustment would be made during tonight’s City Council meeting.
Fireworks use regulated in Red Deer
September 3, 2019 4:12 PM
The sale and use of fireworks in Red Deer is now regulated after City Council gave second and third reading to Fireworks Bylaw 3626/2019 at today's Council meeting.
Council committee applications now open
August 29, 2019 2:15 PM
The City is looking for volunteers to sit on one of several boards, committees, and commissions.
Blue-green algae tests come back negative for Three Mile Bend
August 29, 2019 11:06 AM
On August 16, 2019, The City of Red Deer sent water samples for testing to determine if a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) outbreak was present at Three Mile Bend. Test results have come back negative.
City to remove goldfish from Anders pond
August 28, 2019 3:02 PM
An invasive goldfish population has been identified in the Anders storm pond, and will be removed from the pond in the coming weeks.
Edgar Industrial Drive / CPR Bridge closed for the long weekend
August 28, 2019 9:01 AM
The CPR Bridge on Edgar Industrial Drive will be closed from 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30 until 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3.
55 Street closed at 45 Avenue next week
August 23, 2019 9:47 AM
55 Street will close at 45 Avenue for one week starting Monday, August 26 for construction.
City seeking further public input on transit network improvements this fall
August 20, 2019 11:06 AM
The City is preparing for the next phase of community outreach for citizens to further help reshape Red Deer’s transit services.
City Council gives first reading to fireworks bylaw
August 19, 2019 7:00 PM
At today’s regular City Council meeting, Council gave first reading to Fireworks Bylaw 3626/2019.
Three Mile Bend being tested for blue-green algae
August 16, 2019 4:22 PM
Due to the potential for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in one of the ponds at Three Mile Bend, The City of Red Deer is asking the public to use caution when in that area.