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Nov 6, 2024 · Red Deer South MLA Jason Stephan to host town hall. Town hall will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. about 4 hours ago Read more >.
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Red Deer RCMP warn public about fraudulent phone calls. Red Deerians report calls from fraudsters pretending to be police officers, alleged detainees. Nov 8, 2024 12:58 PM Read more >.
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Nov 5, 2024 · Alberta aims to add two seats to legislature, bringing total to 89 for next election. Nov 5, 2024 3:55 PM Read more >.
Red Deer utility rates going up - Red Deer Advocate
12 hours ago · A typical Red Deer household will pay nearly $184 more a year for electricity, water and garbage pickup next year. Electricity rates are going up 6.5 per cent, adding $3.64 to the monthly bill. An increase to what is known as the Municipal Consent and Access Fee (MCAF) will add another $1.71 for a monthly total of $5.32 or $63.84 a year.
Red Deer considering adding citizens to audit committee
10 hours ago · A Red Deer city councillor wants to beef up an audit committee with some citizen financial expertise. Coun. Bruce Buruma proposed a successful notice of motion calling on administration to update the Committees Bylaw to make room for two citizen representatives on the city's audit committee, which is comprised of the mayor and three councillors.
New foundation forming to address Red Deer homelessness
Nov 4, 2024 · A new foundation is being formed to tackle homelessness in Red Deer. The foundation is an offshoot of homelessness work led by Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce, which created a homelessness task force that delivered a major report in April. The primary recommendation of the report was to create a not-for-profit society led by a board ...
Latest ‘update’ on downtown Red Deer’s revitalization to be …
Aug 15, 2023 · Family-friendly activities, live music and an “exciting” update on the revitalization of the city’s core will be presented on Thursday in downtown Red Deer. A community celebration will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the heart of the city. The free event along Ross Street, between Gaetz Avenue and Little Gaetz, will have the past, present ...
City of Red Deer launches new online dashboard
May 28, 2024 · The City of Red Deer has developed a new strategy to update citizens on its strategic plan. In a press release Tuesday, the city said it has launched a new online dashboard to "improve transparency, share information, and report progress" on the plan. The dashboard is divided into the three strategic plan focus areas: Thriving City, Community ...
Red Deer council gets grim budget news - Red Deer Advocate
Oct 1, 2024 · Red Deer homeowners should prepare for double-digit tax increases next year as city council grapples with a budget shortfall of at least $17 million. The revenue gap could go as high as $19 million and remains even if council saves $3.4 million by reducing service levels. And already taken into account is a $4 million increase in a utility fee ...