February recognized as Black History Month in Red Deer
February 1, 2022 10:20 AM
The City of Red Deer joins other Canadian municipalities in recognizing February as Black History Month.
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State of Local Emergency to lapse February 15
February 2, 2022 5:38 PM
Given the forecasted stabilization of the public health system in the upcoming weeks and declining active COVID-19 cases and positivity rates, the Emergency Advisory Committee (EAC) of Council approved the recommendation to not renew the State of Local...
Recreation, community spaces and pool rentals available for 2022/2023 fall and winter bookings
February 4, 2022 2:19 PM
Booking applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to reserve Red Deer’s recreation, pools and community spaces for the upcoming fall and winter 2022/2023 season.
School Zones and some spot clearing to begin this weekend
February 4, 2022 2:21 PM
City crews are gearing up to remove snow around some schools in the city this weekend and perform spot clearing on some residential Green Routes next week.
Mayor Johnston statement on The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
February 6, 2022 8:02 PM
“Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since The Queen first took the throne in 1952 and making her both the longest-reigning British monarch and the longest-serving female head of...
City to launch new online system for building permit applications
February 7, 2022 1:53 PM
Applying for building permits can be done virtually starting February 9 when The City of Red Deer launches a new online software system.
City & RCMP seeking community feedback to identify policing priorities
February 8, 2022 11:53 AM
The City of Red Deer and Red Deer RCMP are seeking community feedback as they work together to develop the community’s 2022-2024 Annual Policing Plan.
City facilities no longer operating the Restrictions Exemption Program
February 9, 2022 12:50 PM
On February 8, the provincial government announced a three-step plan to ease public health measures. As a result, City facilities are no longer operating the Restrictions Exemption Program, meaning proof of vaccination, negative test result or medical exem
Temporary free parking stalls in downtown up for consideration at next City Council meeting
February 11, 2022 8:09 AM
City Council will consider reinstating temporary free parking stalls for downtown at their next regular meeting on February 14.
E-scooter pilot program celebrates a successful first season
February 14, 2022 2:37 PM
Last summer, e-scooters rolled into Red Deer for the first season of a three-season pilot program.
The City begins small-scale annexation process
February 14, 2022 2:45 PM
At today’s City Council meeting, City Council passed a resolution endorsing a Notice of Intent to Annex, therefore supporting for the proposed annexation and directing administration to begin the formal annexation process.
Ice safety reminders
February 15, 2022 9:38 AM
With the recent warm temperatures, residents are reminded that ice conditions on community ponds, creeks, and the river can be hazardous.
Mayor Johnston responds to hospital expansion announcement
February 23, 2022 12:34 PM
“On behalf of Red Deer City Council and the citizens we serve, I want to share our overwhelming joy about the monumental announcement of $1.8 billion investment in Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre made this morning...
APP survey deadline extended
February 24, 2022 10:39 AM
Red Deerians have a little more time to contribute to the City and RCMP’s community policing survey.
City encouraged by 2022 provincial budget
February 25, 2022 9:48 AM
The provincial budget tabled yesterday contains funding announcements for major investments in the community while maintaining core capital and operating funding streams for The City.
The Water Park at the Collicutt Centre will temporarily close for repairs and maintenance
February 25, 2022 11:51 AM
The Water Park at the Collicutt Centre will close Monday, February 28, through Friday, March 18, 2022 for repairs and maintenance.
Mayor Johnston and Council statement on conflict in Ukraine
February 25, 2022 12:48 PM
The news this week of the invasion and conflict in Ukraine has no doubt struck all Red Deerians to the core.
Second season of e-scooter pilot program to start with lower minimum rider age
February 28, 2022 12:26 PM
Earlier this month, Red Deer City Council reviewed feedback gathered on the first season of the e-scooter pilot project in Red Deer.
Provincial mask requirements lifted as of March 1
February 28, 2022 12:30 PM
On Saturday, February 26, 2022, the provincial government announced that Alberta would move to Step 2 of the plan to ease public health measures, effective March 1.
Council meeting set to review full report on permanent shelter community conversations
February 28, 2022 2:13 PM
Over the past two weeks, City administration held facilitated focus group conversations with members of the downtown community about the permanent shelter and the potential site announced in January
The City of Red Deer and ATU Local 569 reach agreement
February 28, 2022 3:58 PM
City Council accepted and ratified a new two-year collective agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 569 at its Regular Council meeting on February 28, 2022.