City Council on the agenda – January 27, 2026
January 23, 2026 11:32 AM
The Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. with a closed portion at the beginning.
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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.
Emergency Advisory Committee endorses Winter Response for Unhoused Plan ahead of extreme cold
January 23, 2026 8:56 AM
The City of Red Deer’s Emergency Advisory Committee, led by Mayor Cindy Jefferies, met yesterday and endorsed an Emergent Winter Response for Unhoused Plan to guide how the community responds when extreme winter conditions create heightened risk for people
Grant funding provides opportunity for energy efficient lighting in City facilities
January 22, 2026 10:13 AM
The City received $122,600 in grant funding from the Government of Alberta through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre to retrofit LED lights in place of fluorescent bulbs in several facilities.
City of Red Deer Seeks Federal Dialogue on Housing Accelerator Fund Requirements
January 13, 2026 3:45 PM
City Council received an update at their regular meeting today on federal housing funding programs, including current agreements, progress to date, and how these investments are intended to support affordable and attainable housing in Red Deer.
City Council Recap – January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026 3:37 PM
The following highlights the decisions made on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Red Deer City Council Meeting.
City Council approves revised 2026 DBA budget and advances BIA disestablishment process
January 13, 2026 3:45 PM
At its regular meeting today, Red Deer City Council approved a revised 2026 operating budget for the Downtown Business Association (DBA) and gave first reading to a bylaw that would disestablish the Business Improvement Area (BIA).
Warm weather impacting outdoor rinks
January 13, 2026 11:35 AM
Recent warm temperatures are affecting outdoor rink conditions across Red Deer.
Building permit values decline in December, but year-to-date totals remain high
January 12, 2026 12:04 PM
Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $1.7 million in December 2025, a decrease from $1.9 million in December 2024.
City Council to consider land use rezoning application that would enable future shelter use at 7740 40 Avenue
January 9, 2026 12:05 PM
City Council will consider a rezoning application for the property located at 7740 40 Avenue when it is introduced for First Reading on February 3, 2026.
City Council on the agenda – January 13, 2026
January 9, 2026 10:04 AM
The Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m
Road bans lifted
January 9, 2026 9:48 AM
With the current frost penetration, temporary road bans are lifted throughout the city until further notice.
Property assessment notices on the way to Red Deer property owners
January 9, 2026 9:23 AM
Property owners in Red Deer can expect to receive their annual property assessment notices by mail or email in the next few days.
City urges residents to stay alert and report suspicious activity
January 5, 2026 3:39 PM
The City of Red Deer is reminding residents about the serious safety risks and community costs associated with copper theft and is encouraging the public to report any suspicious
Residential Green Route plowing begins with school sites
January 1, 2026 2:28 PM
Green route plowing will begin with school sites on January 2, 2026.