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  		<title>The City of Red Deer - News Releases</title>
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  <title>Funding announced for preventive social well-being programs throughout Central Alberta</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) On behalf of the Red Deer &#38; District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), The City of Red Deer is pleased to announce $2.43 million in approved funding for programs that strengthen individuals, families, and communities across Central Alberta </description>
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  <pubDate>11 Jun 2026 08:49 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Rip &#8216;N Rec Summer Pass returns for youth in Red Deer</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) The City of Red Deer is offering youth unlimited rides on Red Deer Transit and unlimited access to City recreation facilities all summer with the Rip &#8216;N Rec Summer Pass.</description>
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  <pubDate>10 Jun 2026 09:48 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Celebrate 25 years of community at the Collicutt Centre</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) The City of Red Deer invites residents to celebrate 25 years of the Collicutt Centre with a community celebration on Saturday, June 13 from 12 - 5 p.m.</description>
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  <pubDate>10 Jun 2026 09:47 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Phone service enhancements coming to The City</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) The City of Red Deer is introducing a new phone system designed to enhance customer service and improve the caller experience.&#160;</description>
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  <pubDate>10 Jun 2026 09:44 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Council expands housing options through house suite changes </title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) Red Deer City Council approved amendments to the Land Use Bylaw that allow house suites (secondary suites) in duplexes throughout most areas of the city where duplexes are already&#160;permitted.</description>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.reddeer.ca/whats-happening/news-room/council-expands-housing-options-through-house-suite-changes-.html]]></link>
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  <pubDate>9 Jun 2026 20:15 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>City Council Recap &#8211; June 9 </title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) Red Deer City Council made the following decisions at today&#8217;s City Council meeting.</description>
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  <pubDate>9 Jun 2026 17:08 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Red Deer sets direction for the next four years </title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) With unanimous adoption of Council&#8217;s Term Direction, Red Deer City Council has set its priorities for the next four years. The document will guide Council&#8217;s leadership, decision-making and oversight, while aligning Administration&#8217;s work to support Red Deer</description>
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  <pubDate>9 Jun 2026 17:04 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Temporary spring road bans lifted</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) Due to consistent warm weather, temporary road bans throughout the city will come to an end at 7 a.m. on June 2, 2026.</description>
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  <pubDate>5 Jun 2026 14:31 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>City Council On the Agenda &#8211; June 9 </title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) Red Deer City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The following items are on the agenda for consideration.</description>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.reddeer.ca/whats-happening/news-room/city-council-on-the-agenda--june-9-.html]]></link>
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  <pubDate>4 Jun 2026 14:12 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Taxi plates awarded in Red Deer</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) A draw was held by The City of Red Deer today to issue 21 new taxi licence plates.</description>
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  <pubDate>3 Jun 2026 16:04 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>June 9 City Council meeting start time changed to 1 p.m.</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) Red Deer City Council&#8217;s regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, will begin at 1 p.m., instead of the usual 10:30 a.m. start time.</description>
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  <pubDate>3 Jun 2026 15:56 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Rain closes Great Chief Park ball diamonds, community ball diamonds and sports fields</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) Great Chief Park ball diamonds, community ball diamonds, and City-run sports fields are closed today due to wet conditions.</description>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.reddeer.ca/whats-happening/news-room/rain-closes-great-chief-park-ball-diamonds-community-ball-diamonds-and-sports-f.html]]></link>
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  <pubDate>2 Jun 2026 13:21 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Rain closes community sports fields</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) Community sports fields, including Great Chief Park, Setters Field, Woody&#8217;s Athletic Park, sports fields and ball diamonds are closed today due to wet conditions.</description>
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  <pubDate>1 Jun 2026 15:47 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Grant received for light automation to reduce energy consumption</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) The City of Red Deer has received $10,100 in funding through the Municipal Energy Manager Program to support the installation of a lighting automation system on the second floor of City Hall. </description>
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  <pubDate>1 Jun 2026 15:04 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Oil spill clean-up prompts City&#8217;s reminder about storm drain stewardship</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) Residents and business owners are reminded that only rain and snowmelt belong in the stormwater system. </description>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.reddeer.ca/whats-happening/news-room/oil-spill-clean-up-prompts-citys-reminder-about-storm-drain-stewardship.html]]></link>
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  <pubDate>28 May 2026 15:36 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Forest tent caterpillar activity increasing in Red Deer</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) The City of Red Deer is advising residents that forest tent caterpillar populations are higher than usual this year, and residents may notice more caterpillars on trees, sidewalks, trails and in natural areas during May and June.</description>
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  <pubDate>27 May 2026 15:04 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>City Council Recap &#8211; May 26, 2026  </title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) The following decisions were made at today&#8217;s City Council meeting.&#160;</description>
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  <pubDate>26 May 2026 18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>RDES encourages extra caution due to dry conditions&#160;</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) Red Deer Emergency Services reminds residents to exercise extra caution due to the dry conditions across the region, with the current fire risk considered extreme in the surrounding areas.&#160;</description>
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  <pubDate>26 May 2026 13:02 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Water and wastewater annual report now available</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta) The City of Red Deer has released its Water and Wastewater Utilities Annual Report[AM1.1], now available on The City&#8217;s website.</description>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.reddeer.ca/whats-happening/news-room/water-and-wastewater-annual-report-now-available.html]]></link>
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  <pubDate>25 May 2026 10:28 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title>Your electric meter is getting an upgrade: City of Red Deer begins Advanced Metering Infrastructure rollout</title>
  <description>(Red Deer, Alberta)  Starting this week, City of Red Deer crews will begin replacing electric meters on residential and commercial properties across the city as part of a significant upgrade to Red Deer&#8217;s electric utility system.</description>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.reddeer.ca/whats-happening/news-room/your-electric-meter-is-getting-an-upgrade-city-of-red-deer-begins-advanced-mete.html]]></link>
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  <pubDate>25 May 2026 10:24 -0600</pubDate>
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