Empire Building demolition rescheduled for later this week

Jul 7, 2025 | 2:15 PM

The City of Red Deer says demolition of the Empire Building (4909 48 Street) downtown has been rescheduled, but it won’t be long.

Originally scheduled to take place June 27-30, the demolition was postponed because of unexpected circumstances, and it will now happen July 9-13.

The delay is related to crews discovering one of the building’s walls was attached to an adjacent building.

The city says remediation work is set for July 7 and 8 before.

The public can expect some sidewalk and parking closures as crews work. More specifically, on-street parking and sidewalks along 4907 and 4909 48 Street will be closed from July 9-14.

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In addition, the south alleyway behind the building will be closed to through traffic from July 9-21.

“We remind the public to stay clear of the site,” the city explained in a media release. “The work zone will be fenced off and secured, and after-hours security will be in place. We understand construction can be disruptive and appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.”

The building has sat derelict since a fire ravaged the structure in October 2021. The city was allowed to move forward with the demolition after a court order was issued in November 2024.

by rdnewsNOW staff

Empire Building demolition rescheduled for later this week

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