The City of Red Deer is making it easier for residents, media and other interested viewers to access City Council meeting information online through a technology upgrade to eScribe, a new meeting management and livestreaming platform.
Beginning with the May 26, 2026 City Council meeting, Council meeting livestreams, agendas, reports and meeting schedules will begin transitioning to the new online system. The change is part of a service improvement intended to provide a more modern, user-friendly experience for people who want to follow Council decisions and access public meeting materials.
The new platform will provide one online location for meeting agendas, related reports, past meeting information and upcoming meeting schedules. When livestreaming is available, viewers will also be able to access the livestream through the platform. Upcoming Council meetings will be shown in either calendar or list format, making it easier to find meeting dates and materials.
The City currently uses OnBase for online Council meeting content. As the transition takes place, meetings.reddeer.ca will continue to house existing meeting content for a period of time. It will then be redirected to a revised City webpage where the new eScribe streaming system will be embedded.
Residents can access Council meeting information through The City’s Council Meetings and Schedule webpage. Agendas are typically posted the Friday before each Council meeting.
City Council meetings remain open to the public. Anyone may attend the open portions of Council meetings in person, and livestreaming will continue to be available for those who prefer to watch online. Closed portions of meetings, when required under legislation, are not open to the public or livestreamed.
The City encourages residents to visit the Council Meetings and Schedule webpage before each meeting for the latest agenda, reports, meeting time and viewing information.