Municipal election candidate forum to be held in Red Deer Tuesday night

Red Deerians looking to gain more insight on candidates ahead of the election on Oct. 20 can do so Tuesday night at the Red Deer Municipal Election Candidate Forum.

Hosted by the Woodlea, Waskasoo, and Parkvale Community Associations, the forum will focus on development and community engagement.

Moderated by Monica Morrison, the free event will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Festival Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

According to a Facebook post by the Parkvale Community Association, candidates will discuss topics such as housing affordability, the relationship between council and citizens, the Housing Accelerator Grant items that are still on the table, their visions for Red Deer’s growth over the next decade, and more.