City of Red Deer
City of Red Deer COVID-10 update
From the City of Red Deer
City continues to respond to COVID-19
A state of local emergency was declared at 9:20 a.m. Monday, March 16, to assist the City’s efforts to respond to the impacts from COVID-19 on city services, facilities and programs. The state of local emergency gives The City access to additional resources, and special powers under the Emergency Management Act.
“We know citizens are concerned and have many questions about the impact of this pandemic,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “The City is actively working with the province and other stakeholders to decisively respond to this rapidly evolving situation as new information arises. Citizens safety is our top priority.”
While the risk to residents remains low, we remain vigilant and prepared to support our community’s needs.
Other measures taken by The City at this time include:
- All City of Red Deer operated recreation and culture facilities are closed to the public
- Continued activation of The City of Red Deer Emergency Operations Centre
- Continued activation of The City of Red Deer call centre daily from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. for residents to make non-emergency inquiries about City services and policies (403-342-8111)
- Enhanced cleaning and janitorial services in high traffic areas
- Mandatory 14-day isolation period for City employees who are symptomatic and/or have returned from international travel after March 12, 2020
- Notifying customers affected by program cancellations and City facility closures
- Revised cancellation policies for passes, programs and room rentals. Details are posted on our COVID-19 information page.
- We continue to work with the provincial government to protect our vulnerable population.
In addition, the following City facilities remain open to the public at this time, however with potentially amended service levels:
- City Hall and Professional Building
- Sorenson Station and Red Deer Transit service
- Downtown Red Deer RCMP detachment
- Cemetery services
“The actions we have taken today, and will continue to take, are to protect our citizens and our staff,” said City Manager Allan Seabrooke. “While the situation in Red Deer has remained stable, we believe that as a municipality we have the responsibility to be proactive in the prevention of the spread of COVID-19. We are working hard to maintain essential City services, including but not limited to RCMP, Emergency Services, water and waste water.”
Residents are reminded not to attend City facilities or any public facilities if they are feeling ill. Call Alberta Healthlink at 8-1-1 for non-emergency health information about COVID-19 and 9-1-1 only in the case of a life-threatening emergency or crime in progress.
The COVID-19 outbreak remains a fluid situation and information can change quickly and often. The City of Red Deer is prepared to make additional changes to policies as required in order to keep residents safe and reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Residents are urged to visit the Alberta Health Services website at www.ahs.ca for the most up to date information.
City of Red Deer
Rebate programs launch again in 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
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:
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 |
Official election results for the Municipal By-Election will be announced by noon on Friday, April 26, 2024.
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