2026 Budget approved
December 9, 2025 8:42 PM
Today, City Council approved the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget, marking an important step in supporting Red Deer’s long-term financial sustainability and core community services.
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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.
Building permit values decline in November, but year-to-date totals remain high
December 3, 2025 11:17 AM
Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $8.25 million in November 2025, a decrease from $23 million in November 2024.
Make a meaningful holiday impact through Toys for Tickets
November 25, 2025 11:20 AM
The City of Red Deer is reminding residents that toy donations are still being collected for this year’s Toys for Tickets program.
City Council Recap – November 24, 2025
November 24, 2025 6:51 PM
The following decisions were made at today’s Regular City Council meeting.
Council may consider expanded scope to planned Emergency Services Operational Review during Budget week
November 24, 2025 7:00 PM
City Council will consider budget options that may see an expanded scope for an already planned 2026 Emergency Services operational review during the upcoming budget week, which starts December 8. This direction follows an update on Emergency Services ...
Draft 2026 budget released today
November 24, 2025 9:04 AM
Today, Administration released the draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets. Red Deerians are invited to review the budget documents ahead of Council’s budget deliberations beginning December 8.
City Council On the Agenda – November 24, 2025
November 20, 2025 4:04 PM
The following items are on Red Deer City Council’s open meeting agenda on Monday, November 24, 2025. The meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. beginning with a closed item.
Building permit values decline in October, but year-to-date totals remain strong
November 19, 2025 2:19 PM
Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $4.26 million in October 2025, a decrease from $12.49 million in October 2024.
Registration for winter arts and recreation programming begins Tuesday, November 25.
November 19, 2025 2:16 PM
Red Deerians can gear up to register for winter arts and recreation programs next week.
Recreation Centre renamed in honour of Don Moore
November 18, 2025 10:26 AM
The City of Red Deer is proud to announce the Recreation Centre will be officially renamed to honour the life‐long contributions of the late Don Moore, a visionary leader whose commitment to recreation helped shape the community.
Red Deer RCMP & City seek community feedback to set policing priorities
November 17, 2025 11:48 AM
The City of Red Deer and Red Deer RCMP are seeking community feedback as they work together to develop the community’s 2026-2028 Annual Policing Plan.
Red Deer Lights the Nights returns with another season of festive fun
November 12, 2025 9:18 AM
Red Deer Lights the Nights returns next week, with more than a month of festive fun for the whole family.
City Council Recap – November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025 6:43 PM
The following decisions were made at today’s regular meeting of City Council.