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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.

Red Deer maintaining dedicated non-emergency phone number

April 16, 2025 11:07 AM

As a part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the Alberta RCMP has launched a non-emergency number in Alberta. This number will allow individuals with non-emergency concerns to dial the same number from anywhere in the province. While this...

Recruitment is open for the Municipal Policing Committee

April 8, 2025 10:27 AM

Do you want to have a voice in how policing works in Red Deer? If so, The City of Red Deer is looking for you as we recruit members for the Municipal Policing Committee. This group will help guide local policing priorities, ensure public concerns are heard

RDES encourage Red Deerians to prevent false alarms

April 7, 2025 3:00 PM

Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) is reminding Red Deerians about the importance of preventing false alarms after a notable rise in the number of false alarms in the first quarter of 2025.

Spruce Drive trail closure notice

April 7, 2025 2:45 PM

Trail users are advised of an upcoming trail closure along the trail parallel to the east side of Spruce Drive.

Fibre optic installation beginning in Red Deer

April 7, 2025 11:35 AM

F3 Networks Canada Inc (F3) is building a fibre optic network that will reach homes and businesses in Red Deer. TELUS has partnered with F3 to provide its PureFibre services over this network, offering enhanced internet speeds.  

Building permit values remain high in March

April 3, 2025 10:42 AM

Building permit values increased in March, with 82 issued permits valued nearly $5.0 million, compared with 86 permits worth $4.0 million in March 2024.

Weekly Green Cart collection returns next week

March 27, 2025 1:45 PM

Despite recent snowfall, spring is here and that means it’s time to prepare for an increase in seasonal yard waste. To help residents more easily set out all their yard waste, Green Carts will shift back to weekly collection starting the week of Monday, Ma

City Council Recap – March 24, 2025 

March 24, 2025 3:46 PM

The Monday, March 24, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting started at 10:30 a.m. with a closed meeting at the end, followed by a closed Committee of the Whole meeting.

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.