Lane and sidewalk closure on 49 Avenue
October 21, 2019 8:32 AM
Drivers and pedestrians should be aware of a construction project that will shut down a section of northbound 49 Avenue as well as the adjacent sidewalk.
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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.
Road closure on 30 Street/47 Avenue
October 21, 2019 8:27 AM
Drivers in south Red Deer should be aware of a utility construction project that will shut down a section of 30 Street/47 Avenue.
Maintenance themed capital budget and plan released
October 18, 2019 11:57 AM
Administration has handed over a proposed $180 million capital budget and $1.2 billion capital plan for Council consideration.
New pedestrian traffic signals at 54 Street and 49 Avenue
October 18, 2019 9:40 AM
New pedestrian signals have been installed at the intersection of 54 Street and 49 Avenue.
City prepares for provincial budget release
October 17, 2019 8:11 AM
Ahead of the Provincial budget release next week, The City is preparing to, once again, tighten municipal investment, while working to maintain the programs and services citizens expect.
City Council supports proposed changes to police funding model
October 15, 2019 4:42 PM
City Council supports, in principle, the Province of Alberta’s proposed changes to the police funding model, which would require all Alberta municipalities, regardless of size, to begin paying for some front line police services.
Road closure in Glendale
October 15, 2019 12:54 PM
Residents in Glendale should be aware of a utility servicing project that will shut down a section of Gunn Street this week.
Free transit on federal election day
October 15, 2019 12:51 PM
To help improve accessibility for voters in the upcoming federal election, The City of Red Deer is offering free transit service on election day, Monday, October 21, 2019.
Power outage scheduled for downtown Red Deer
October 7, 2019 10:14 AM
A power outage scheduled for Thursday, October 10 will affect some residents and businesses in the downtown core.
Road closure on Springbett Drive
October 4, 2019 8:25 AM
Residents in Mountview should be aware of a sanitary sewer maintenance project that will shut down a section of Springbett Drive this weekend.
Building permit values drop in September
October 3, 2019 1:24 PM
Building permit values dropped in all four categories in September, despite an increase in total number of permits issued.
Boo Booklets return as healthy option for trick-or-treaters in Red Deer
October 2, 2019 2:12 PM
Red Deerians looking for a healthy alternative for Halloween giveaways can distribute Boo Booklet tickets to trick-or-treaters.
Ross Street Patio removal and lane closure
October 2, 2019 8:49 AM
On October 8 and 9, the right lane of Ross (50) Street will close from 49 Avenue to Gaetz (50) Avenue (westbound).
Volunteers needed for Red Deer Lights the Night
October 1, 2019 9:17 AM
Planning for one of Red Deer’s most treasured annual events, Red Deer Lights the Night is well underway and volunteers are needed to help ensure its success.
Economic leader report shared with City Council
September 30, 2019 8:40 PM
Focusing on economic development by taking intentional steps to be a catalyst in the downtown and reducing red tape is the focus of an economic leader report shared with City Council at today’s meeting.
Council freezes salaries
September 30, 2019 5:09 PM
Today, Red Deer City Council gave direction to freeze salaries for Mayor and Council. Salaries will remain at the current rates for 2019.
Red Deer’s new entrance sign wins awards
September 30, 2019 4:44 PM
Red Deer’s new entrance sign was recognized by the Sign Association of Canada and Sign Media Canada, winning Best Freestanding Sign and Best in Show at the 2019 BOCSIes – the Best of Canada’s Sign Industry awards.
Recreation, community spaces and pool rentals available for 2020 spring and summer bookings
September 30, 2019 3:07 PM
Booking applications are now being accepted for groups that want to reserve Red Deer’s recreation, pool and community spaces for spring, summer and fall 2020.
Road closure in Queens Business Park
September 30, 2019 9:57 AM
Drivers may experience traffic delays this week in northwest Red Deer, as one of the roads linking the Queens Business Park with the Burnt Lake Industrial Park is closed for maintenance.
Mock emergency training exercise will be noticeable to some residents on Monday
September 30, 2019 8:34 AM
The Environmental Services Department will be conducting an emergency training exercise in the Pines neighbourhood on Monday, September 30 between 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Power outage scheduled for parts of West Park Estates
September 27, 2019 11:35 AM
A power outage scheduled for Tuesday, October 1 and will affect some residents in West Park Estates.
Red Deer emphasizes the need for needle clean-up and provincial drug strategy during 2019 AUMA Conference
September 27, 2019 11:13 AM
The need for a provincial drug strategy and new approach to clean-up and disposal of needles were priority issues brought forward or advocated on by The City of Red Deer at the 2019 Alberta Urban Municipalities (AUMA) Conference, hosted in Edmonton this we
Join us in welcoming the goats ba-a-a-a-a-ack to Red Deer
September 24, 2019 9:04 AM
Red Deerians are invited to meet the goats and chat with City staff about weed control and the management of ecologically sensitive areas in parks and green spaces within the city.
One week left to apply for Council committees
September 23, 2019 11:30 AM
Interested applicants only have one week left to apply for positions on local boards, committees and commissions.