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City of Red Deer to host 2026 Alberta Mid-sized Cities Mayors’ Caucus Summit

Jul 28, 2026 | 3:05 PM

The City of Red Deer will host the 2026 Alberta Mid-sized Cities Mayors’ Caucus Summit this fall.

The Summit is set for September 16-18 at the Red Deer Resort & Casino, Red Deer Polytechnic and Heritage Ranch.

Red Deer city council received the report as information during Tuesday’s regular city council meeting. Administration indicated that as the host city, Red Deer is responsible for planning and delivering the annual Summit, which will welcome municipal leaders from 24 of the province’s mid-sized municipalities.

Hosting the Summit will allow Red Deer to showcase the community, strengthen relationships with municipal partners, promote collaboration between Alberta municipalities on shared strategic priorities, and support local tourism, among other points.

The city says total revenues of hosting the Summit are estimated at approximately $220,000, which will be generated through sponsorships and delegate registration fees. Meanwhile, total event expenses are estimated at approximately $150,000.

Any revenue remaining after all event expenses have been paid will be transferred to the Alberta Mid-sized Cities Mayors’ Caucus in accordance with the host municipality agreement. This means there will be no impact to current or future operating budgets.

“The event will showcase local businesses, attractions, Red Deer Polytechnic and community amenities while generating economic activity through accommodations, restaurants, transportation and visitor spending,” Administration wrote in the report. “The Summit also provides an opportunity to foster civic pride by demonstrating Red Deer’s capacity to host high-profile provincial events and welcome leaders from across Alberta.”

The Alberta Mid-Sized Cities Mayors’ Caucus represents 24 municipalities with populations greater than 15,000, not including Calgary and Edmonton. Collectively, the member municipalities work together to advocate for issues affecting Alberta’s mid-sized communities.