Lane closure on Riverside Drive
December 6, 2019
Drivers should be aware of a multi-day lane closure next week on Riverside Drive.
City Achievements
Over the years we have been recognized for many outstanding achievements. Here are some of our most recent accomplishments.
Awards and Accolades
Canada's Top 25 Best Places to Live in 2018
Red Deer placed 12th in MoneySense Magazine's yearly ranking.
| Year | Accolade/Achievement | Rank | Awarded by: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Award of Merit, RISE Campaign | N/A | International Association of Business Communicators - Edmonton (IABC) |
| 2017 | Emergency Medical Dispatch Centre of Excellence | N/A | International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) |
| 2017 | Commission on Fire Accreditation International | N/A | Centre for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) |
| 2017 | Award of Excellence, Books on the Bus Campaign | N/A | Family & Community Support Services |
| 2016 | Certificate of Excellence - The City of Red Deer Human Resources Department | N/A | Alberta Global Talent |
| 2016 | Achievement of Excellence in Procurement - The City of Red Deer Procurement Section | N/A | National Procurement Institute |
| 2016 | Diversity Award - Cultural Diversity in Public Sectors | N/A | Diversity Magazine |
| 2016 | Blue Skies Award - Clean Air Technology - Collicutt Centre | N/A | Parkland Airshed Management Zone |
| 2015/2016 | Top 10 Micro Cities - Cost Effectiveness | 4 | American Cities of the Future |
| 2015/2016 | Top 10 Micro Cities - FDI Strategy | 6 | American Cities of the Future |
| 2015 | Robert R. Janes Award for Social Responsibility | N/A | Alberta Museums Association (AMA) |
| 2015 | Sustainability in Action | N/A | Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) |
| 2015 | Canada's Top Entrepreneurial Cities | 23 | Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) |
| 2015 | Community Economic Development Award | N/A | Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) |
| 2015 | Achievement of Excellence in Procurement | N/A | National Procurement Institute (NPI) |
| 2015 | Social Marketing Award | N/A | Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) |
| 2014 | Canada's Hottest Job Markets | 8 | Express Employment Professionals |
| 2014 | Canada's Top Entrepreneurial Cities | 8 | Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) |
| 2014?? | Easiest Cities for Jobseekers in Canada | 2 | adzuna |
| 2013/2014 | Top 10 Micro Cities - Business Friendliness | 9 | American Cities of the Future |
| 2013 | 25 Best Communities for Business in Western Canada | 10 | Alberta Venture Magazine |
| 2013 | Best Places to Live in Canada | 38 | Money Smart |
| 2013 | Canada's Top Entrepreneurial Cities | 4 | Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) |
| 2012 | 25 Best Communities for Business in Western Canada - Five biggest gains | 1 | Alberta Venture |
| 2012 | 25 Best Communities for Business in Western Canada - Ten best places to live in Canada | 9 | Alberta Venture |
| 2012 | 25 Best Communities for Business in Western Canada - Top five places to raise kids | 4 | Alberta Venture |
| 2012 | Canada's Top Entrepreneurial Cities | 6 | Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) |