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.
The following decisions were made by City Council during September 3, 2024, meeting:
Today, Council directed administration to bring forward 24 budget change concepts for consideration as part of the Budget 2025 process.
Motorists are advised of an extended road closure on 39 Street.
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 upcoming road closure at 48 Avenue and 48 Street intersection.
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.
Starting on September 15, the main gate to the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) will be temporarily closed to the public for approximately four weeks as crews work to complete the berm project and install a new gate.
The City of Red Deer is seeking more applications for the Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board (RARB).
New actions for The City’s response to urban encampments will be considered by Council on Monday, with a focus on interim and long-term solutions to homelessness.
A new Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee may be established, if approved by City Council on Monday.
The Monday, September 16 Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. The following items are on Council’s agenda:
Motorists are advised of an upcoming traffic disruption on Monday, September 16 as crews repair asphalt.
The Orange Ribbon Campaign returns to engage the community in the Truth and Reconciliation journey.
The City continues to explore a modernized governance structure and potential formation of a Municipally Controlled Corporation (MCC) for utilities after City Council approved a placeholder within the 2025 utility budget going forward this fall.
The following decisions were made by City Council during September 16, 2024, meeting
The Intelli system, which is used for all recreation, parks and culture program registration, scheduling, point of sale and monthly passes at The City of Red Deer, will be upgraded next week.
Motorists are advised of an upcoming traffic disruption on Tuesday, September 24 for asphalt paving.
In partnership with the Seniors Service Providers Interagency, the City of Red Deer is once again hosting the Seniors Information Fair on October 1 at the Collicutt Centre.
The City of Red Deer is seeking volunteers to sit on the newly created Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee that will focus on a new model for economic development in Red Deer.
The Tuesday, October 1 Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. with a 1.5 hour Closed Meeting at 10:30 a.m.
On Tuesday, Council will learn more about The City’s financial state as they receive an updated financial profile and debate the 2025 Utilities Budget.
The City of Red Deer received strong support from other municipalities for three resolutions including Federal Funding for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Clean Diesel Busses, a Provincial Emergency Shelter Strategy, and Permanent Supportive Housing...
Applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to book Red Deer’s recreation, pools and community spaces for the upcoming spring, summer & fall 2025 season.