Red Deer population well above 100,000 again

From The City of Red Deer: Red Deer is home to 101,002 residents

Red Deer is home to 101,002 residents according to the 2019 municipal census, which wrapped up this month.

The census ran from April 1 until May 30, 2019, with enumerators counting every household in Red Deer.

“City Council evaluates the need for a municipal census annually as part of its budget process. The municipal census helps The City plan for growth and development, and gives us an opportunity to better understand and address the needs of our community,” said Frieda McDougall, City Clerk.

Census is a snapshot of a community’s population at one point in time. Keeping an accurate count of Red Deer’s population helps ensure The City receives its fair share of grant funding from the provincial and federal governments. This money is used to support growth, programs, and services in the community. For 2019, The City estimates it will receive approximately $249.47 per person in grant funding.

“Maintaining a population of over 100,000 is an indicator of a return to growth stability for our city after a net population loss in 2016,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “Over the last number of years, our local economy has been substantially impacted by the provincial recession, largely as a consequence of the decline in the energy sector, but as the third largest region in the province central on the QEII corridor, we continue to serve as central Alberta’s primary trade and service centre.”

The last municipal census was taken in 2016, and Red Deer’s population was 99,832. The City will release a full census report, with detailed demographics, by the end of July 2019.

For more information, go to www.reddeer.ca/census.

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Rebate programs launch again in Red Deer

Published on May 3, 2024

City of Red Deer

Red Deer residents who purchase and install a rain barrel, drought-tolerant plants, permeable mulch or a low-flow toilet may qualify for a rebate on their City utility bill.

Alberta is experiencing drought in many parts of the province due to a below average snowpack in winter 2022-23, these rebate programs help Red Deerians conserve water usage in their homes and on their property at a time when water conservation is top of mind for many. The province is currently in water shortage management stage 4 (out of 5) and multiple water management areas are impacted by water shortage.

Participants in the programs could see a reduction in water usage in their homes as well as time and money as yards and gardens require less watering and fertilizer.

Specific details vary per rebate, but each program is open to Red Deer residents who have a City of Red Deer utility account.

Plant and Mulch Rebates are open for qualifying residents who purchase and install qualifying plants and/or permeable mulch in 2024. There is one rebate available for 50% of the cost of plants up to $50 and one rebate available for 50% of the cost of mulch up to $50.

The Rain Barrel Rebate program is open for residents who purchase and install a new rain barrel in 2024. The rebate is for 50% of the cost of the rain barrel up to $50. To encourage residents to participate in the program, this rebate has been expanded for 2024. Participants who received one rain barrel rebate in past years are welcome to apply for one additional rebate. Maximum of two rebates per utility account for the lifetime of that utility account.

A Toilet Rebate is available for residents who replace a high-flow toilet with a low-flow model. Two $25 rebates are available per utility account. People who have participated in this program in previous years are not eligible to receive another rebate.

These rebate programs support the water-related goals in The City’s Environmental Master Plan by reducing Red Deerians water use and increasing water conservation efforts. More information on how you can conserve water can be found at reddeer.ca/drought.

2024 City Councilor By-Election

Chad Krahn wins City Council by-election: Official results Friday

Published on April 22, 2024

City of Red Deer

Unofficial 2024 By-Election Results

With 100% voting stations reporting, Red Deerians have elected a new City Councillor during The City’s first ever by-election.

Unofficial results of the 2024 Municipal By-Election are as follows:

Councillor for The City of Red Deer Number of positions to be filled: 1

	Candidate	Votes
1	BUCHANAN, S.H. (Buck)	479
2	CHILIBECK, Jason	287
3	COLLINGS, Mark	115
4	CULLEN-SAIK, Linda	296
5	HUIZING, Hans	381
6	KRAHN, Chad	2512
7	MACDONALD, Ashley	165
8	MILANEY, Liam (The Level)	29
9	TWEEDLE, Jaelene	2355
10	YZERMAN, Calvin	183