Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer building permit values continue upward trend in July
The City of Red Deer reported building permit values continued its upward trend in July.Last month, 122 permits were issued valued at $30.7 million compared to the 92 permits issued in July 2024 worth...
Aug 08, 2025
Mystery unsolved: Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau claims interference in Red Deer Conservative Party nomination race
A former candidate claims there was interference in the Conservative Party nomination race held earlier this year for the federal riding of Red Deer. Mike Yargeau, who is mayor of Penhold, reported wh...
Aug 08, 2025
Red Deer's average rent prices ranked among the lowest in Canada in July
Red Deer remains one of the most affordable Canadian markets when it comes to average rent by city.According to the July rent report from rentals.ca and Urbanation, Red Deer is ranked 55th out of 60 l...
Aug 08, 2025
Special weather statement issued for Red Deer
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says the weather could turn sour in the Red Deer area Friday afternoon.A special weather statement was issued just before 11 a.m. saying conditions will be...
Aug 08, 2025
Podcast: 'Alberta Forever Canada' petition organizer says to expect a knock at your door soon
Ninety days, 293,976 signatures... That's the benchmark former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk and his thousands of helpers need to meet if they want to prove their point that Albertans clearly don't w...
Aug 08, 2025
Red Deer city council approves rezoning for Creekside Mobile Home Park
Red Deer city council passed second and third reading Wednesday to rezone Creekside Mobile Home Park for high-density residential development following a public hearing the night before.Various city c...
Aug 07, 2025
Advance voting for Battle River-Crowfoot byelection begins Friday
Advance voting for the federal byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot officially begins Friday.According to Elections Canada, residents of the riding will be able to take part in advance voting from Frid...
Aug 07, 2025
City council briefs: First reading passed on multiple zoning items
At its regular meeting Tuesday, Red Deer city council passed first reading for four additional items.Those included Clearview North NASP amendments, Bower Woods NASP, Capstone Area Redevelopment Plan,...
Aug 07, 2025
Changes to Evergreen NASP will allow for more home building instead of commercial
Changes made this week to the long-term planning documents for Red Deer's Evergreen neighbourhood will allow for homes to be built.Red Deer city council approved amendments to the Evergreen Neighbourh...
Aug 07, 2025
Red Deer man charged with child exploitation offences by Lacombe Police
A Red Deer man has been charged with child exploitation offences following an investigation led by the Lacombe Police Service.Police began their investigation on Aug. 3, 2025 after receiving a public ...
Aug 07, 2025