Transit hours of operation for the Easter weekend
April 7, 2020 2:37 PM
Red Deer Transit hours of operation will be reduced for the upcoming holiday weekend.
April 2020 News Archive
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Summary of impacted City events available on City’s website
April 7, 2020 8:13 PM
As noted previously, following direction from Alberta Health Services, all public events organized by The City or hosted at City facilities scheduled to take place prior to June 30 have been cancelled or postponed.
City offers modified Community Garden Plot Program
April 9, 2020 6:09 PM
A modified Community Garden Plot Program will run in Red Deer this year after further consultation with Alberta Health Services and an in depth review of program options.
Drivers reminded to follow posted speed limits
April 10, 2020 3:16 PM
Speeding and excessive speeding is occurring throughout the city and enforcement measures are taking place to respond to the issue.
Red Deer Emergency Services reminds businesses to keep exits clear
April 11, 2020 1:41 PM
Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) reminds local businesses to ensure emergency exits remain clear as many have adjusted their entries and exits with COVID-19 protocols.
City confirms event cancellations and facility closures through June 30, 2020
April 14, 2020 1:28 PM
With temperatures rising and a change in season approaching, residents may be thinking about some of their favourite warm-weather amenities and activities. The City wishes to confirm which local events and amenities are suspended through June 30, 2020.
Red Deer tax deadline extended
April 14, 2020 3:00 PM
All property owners in Red Deer have until September 30 to pay their taxes after City Council approved an extended deadline today.
Street sweeping starts today in Red Deer
April 20, 2020 10:14 AM
Street sweeping will begin today, with crews cleaning sand and debris from arterials across the city.
Road closure at 43 Street due to spring runoff
April 21, 2020 10:01 AM
As of last night, portion of 43 Street between 48 Avenue and 49 Avenue has been closed due to localized flooding from Piper Creek spring runoff.
State of Local Emergency renewed in Red Deer
April 21, 2020 12:01 PM
The City of Red Deer declared a renewed a State of Local Emergency at 5:25 p.m. Monday, April 20, in response to COVID-19.
Citizens can receive COVID-19 updates by text or email
April 21, 2020 2:12 PM
Red Deerians can now sign-up for text and email updates about The City’s municipal response to COVID-19 through Notify Red Deer.
Temporary work interruptions for some City of Red Deer employees
April 24, 2020 6:04 PM
Approximately 150 City of Red Deer employees were issued temporary work interruption notices today as part of The City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transit users to board through rear doors only amidst COVID-19
April 27, 2020 5:21 PM
Red Deer Transit users who normally require the use of hydraulic loading ramps can book their essential trips on accessible shuttle buses, beginning Friday, May 1.
Long line ups at Waste Management Facility
April 27, 2020 6:55 PM
There is high traffic at the Waste Management Facility as spring clean-up is underway for many residents.
Free Yard Waste Week for the whole month of May
April 28, 2020 2:22 PM
Free Yard Waste Week will be Free Yard Waste Month this year from May 4 to May 30.
Special Council Meeting April 30, 2020
April 29, 2020 2:37 PM
A special Council meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2020.
Council approves 2020 BIA Tax Rate Bylaw
April 30, 2020 5:21 PM
Red Deer City Council approved the 2020 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Tax Rate Bylaw today, which confirms the tax levy for businesses in the downtown.
City to review provincial relaunch plan (COVID-19)
April 30, 2020 6:23 PM
Following the provincial government’s announcement of a their relaunch strategy for the phased re-opening of facilities and services across Alberta, The City is closely reviewing the plan to determine how it applies to the community and City of Red Deer pr