(City of Red Deer)

By rdnewsNOW staff

Toys and Gifts

City’s Toys for Tickets program continues until Dec. 5

Nov 25, 2025 | 12:30 PM

Red Deerians still have time to donate to the city’s Toys for Tickets program.

The campaign, which runs until Dec. 5, allows residents with parking tickets to donate a new toy of equal or greater value than the amount owing to pay for the ticket.

Toys can be brought to City Hall.

“We know it takes extra time to go out and buy a toy instead of simply paying your ticket, and we truly appreciate that effort,” said Stephanie Gramlich, parking coordinator at the City of Red Deer. “But that small act of kindness makes a big difference for a child or teen on Christmas morning. Your choice to donate helps ensure every young person in our community feels seen and supported during the holiday season.”

Currently, the city is looking for toys and gifts for children aged 10 to 17, including musical instruments, headphones, sports equipment, puzzles, remote control toys, hair tools, makeup kits, and pyjamas.

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All donated toys go to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau, who help ensure every child and teen in the community has a gift to open this Christmas.

Anyone wishing to donate directly to the Christmas Bureau can visit their website at reddeerchristmasbureau.com.