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.
As crews continue to make progress on the 19 Street Improvements Project, they are informing drivers of upcoming traffic disruptions that will take place in early September.
Motorists are advised of an upcoming road closure at 48 Avenue and 48 Street intersection.
Beginning September 9, the downtown Red Deer RCMP detachment will be under construction. While the customer service area will remain open throughout construction, visitors may experience longer than normal wait times at the front counter. Additionally, the
Motorists are advised of an extended road closure on 39 Street.
Today, Council directed administration to bring forward 24 budget change concepts for consideration as part of the Budget 2025 process.
The following decisions were made by City Council during September 3, 2024, meeting:
City Council endorsed eight key initiatives under the Housing Accelerator Fund 2 (HAF2) as a mechanism to explore opportunities to boost housing supply, improve affordability, and align with both federal best practices and The City’s strategic plans.
Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions around Red Deer in the coming weeks.
The Water Park at Collicutt Centre will close Tuesday, September 3 through Friday, September 20 for annual maintenance.
On September 3, Council will receive a report outlining the risks, impacts and opportunities of 37 service levels they identified for possible change as part of the Budget 2025 process.
The Tuesday, September 3, Regular City Council Meeting will start with a closed portion at 10:30. The open portion of the meeting is expected to start at 12 p.m.
After an active summer season, The City of Red Deer aquatic amenities will return to fall operating hours following the September long weekend.
As crews continue to make progress on the 19 Street Improvements Project, they are informing drivers of upcoming traffic disruptions that will take place in early September.
Pedestrians are advised of an extended trail closure in Capstone.
The City is looking for volunteers who are open-minded, fair and willing to contribute their time and their knowledge, to sit on one of several boards, committees, and commissions.
Once again, non-profit groups are invited to apply for funding through The City of Red Deer’s Community Recreation Enhancement Grant.
Motorists are advised of an upcoming traffic disruption along Riverview Avenue.
Motorists are advised of an upcoming traffic disruption on Thorburn Avenue.
Motorists are advised of an upcoming traffic disruption which may impact access to the hospital via 43 Street.
Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions on 50 (Ross) Street this weekend during the Afro-Caribbean Festival.
Motorists are advised of traffic disruptions on 57 Avenue for roadwork repair.
Construction work will begin on the old 55 Street underpass, south of the CPR Pedestrian Bridge on August 14, 2024 in support of the bridge rehabilitation project.
Yesterday evening around 9 p.m., a widespread power outage occurred impacting neighbourhoods in east and north Red Deer. Crews identified that copper wire theft was the cause.
Starting Monday, August 12, 2024, The City of Red Deer will be accepting applications for the Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board (RARB).
The River Bend Golf and Recreation Society has reopened Discovery Canyon’s water park following an unplanned closure on July 26.
Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions on 49 Avenue and 45 Street as crews work in the area.
Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions as crews work to replace catch basins, repair concrete sidewalks and curbs, and rehabilitate pavement between Bannerman Close and Bower Mall East Entrance.