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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.

Public Hearing on updated Land Use Bylaw on April 15

March 18, 2024 2:46 PM

At Monday’s regular City Council meeting, City Council passed first reading on the Land Use Bylaw, also known as the Zoning Bylaw, triggering a legislatively required public hearing to be held on April 15.

Alberta Transit Union Interest Arbitration Award issued

March 18, 2024 1:37 PM

In follow up to The City of Red Deer and Alberta Transit Union’s (ATU) decision to voluntarily move to a third-party interest arbitration in September 2023, the Interest Arbitrator appointed to settle the terms of a new collective agreement...

City Council: on the agenda

March 15, 2024 2:24 PM

The following items are on Red Deer City Council’s open meeting agenda on Monday, March 18, 2024.

Temporary road bans start Friday

March 12, 2024 1:41 PM

With spring well on its way, temporary road bans throughout the city will come into effect at 7a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024.

City Council: meeting recap

March 4, 2024 8:16 PM

The following decisions were made during Red Deer City Council’s meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Building permit values decline in February

March 4, 2024 3:55 PM

Building permit values decreased in February, with 72 approved permits valued at $4.8 million, compared with 98 permits issued in February 2023 worth $14 million.

Pedestrian bridge temporary closure

March 1, 2024 3:38 PM

Beginning Monday, March 4, the Barrett Park bridge and surrounding trail located south of the Parkvale neighbourhood will be closed to pedestrians as the bridge is replaced.

City Council: on the agenda

February 29, 2024 4:09 PM

The following items are on Red Deer City Council’s open meeting agenda on Monday, March 4, 2024.

New streamlined way to reach Red Deer’s Social Diversion Team

February 27, 2024 9:46 AM

Since launching in 2021, the Social Diversion Team (SDT) has been responding to calls throughout Red Deer for individuals in need of non-emergency support, whether experiencing mental health struggles, addictions issues, or homelessness.

Upcoming road closure on 48 Street

February 21, 2024 1:45 PM

Motorists are advised of an upcoming road closure on 48 Street as underground utility upgrades are completed.