City Council Recap October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026 8:13 PM
The following decisions were made at today’s City Council meeting.
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City Council approves $79.61 million 2027 Capital Budget
October 13, 2026 8:06 PM
City Council approved a $79.61 million Capital Budget today, with approximately 76 per cent focused on maintaining, protecting and preserving existing assets and infrastructure.
Red Deer approves $9.89 million in federal funding for transit fleet replacement
October 13, 2026 1:30 PM
Red Deer approves $9.89 million in federal funding for transit fleet replacement
City Council on the Agenda – October 13, 2026
October 9, 2026 11:27 AM
The following items are on Red Deer City Council's open meeting agenda on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. There is a closed item near the beginning of the meeting for approximately one hour.
Council to consider next steps in establishing Electric Utility Municipally Controlled Corporation
October 9, 2026 10:05 AM
City Council will consider a series of recommendations on October 13 that would advance the establishment of a Municipally Controlled Corporation (MCC) for the Electric Utility.
Red Deer conducts annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count
October 8, 2026 2:40 PM
The City of Red Deer and community partners are working together today to conduct the 2026 Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count, gathering information that will help the community better understand homelessness and inform future planning and services.
September building permit values total $9.15 million
October 8, 2026 2:39 PM
Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $9.15 million in September 2026, compared with $9.65 million in September 2025.
Red Deer Emergency Services responds to two weekend residential fires
October 5, 2026 10:51 AM
Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) responded to two residential fires over the weekend, one at an apartment building on Saturday evening and another at a West Park home on Sunday.
City Council Recap– September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026 5:05 PM
The following decisions were made at today’s City Council meeting.
Council approves 2027 Utilities Budget
September 29, 2026 3:24 PM
City Council has approved the 2027 Utilities Budget following public deliberations on September 29.
Historic CPR Pedestrian Bridge officially reopens to the community
September 28, 2026 8:00 AM
After more than a year of major rehabilitation work, one of Red Deer’s most recognizable landmarks is ready to welcome the community back.
Proposed 2027 Capital Budget released for public review
September 24, 2026 9:03 PM
The proposed 2027 Capital Budget is now available for public review. Residents are encouraged to review the budget and submit questions before Council deliberations on October 13.
City Council On the Agenda – September 29, 2026
September 24, 2026 8:58 PM
The following items are on Red Deer City Council’s open meeting agenda on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
More materials accepted in Red Deer’s recycling program starting Oct. 1
September 24, 2026 11:04 AM
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, Red Deer residents will be able to place more consumer packaging in their recycling bins (multi-family homes) and Blue Carts (single-family homes) as Alberta enters the next phase of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
Red Deerians invited to Meet & Bleat with City’s weed-eating goats
September 23, 2026 3:23 PM
Red Deerians are invited to get up close with some of The City’s most unusual seasonal workers at Meet & Bleat on Friday, October 2 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre.
Seniors Information Fair returns to Collicutt Centre
September 16, 2026 10:55 AM
In partnership with the Seniors Service Providers Interagency, the City of Red Deer is once again hosting the Seniors Information Fair on September 29 at the Collicutt Centre.