City of Red Deer
City Council holding tax increase below 2%. Average home to pay $3,151 this year.
From the City of Red Deer
City Council considers 2019 tax rates
Red Deer City Council gave first reading to the 2019 Property Tax Bylaw at today’s Council meeting.
If approved, the combined tax increase needed to fund the municipal tax requirement and requisitions for Alberta Education and Piper Creek Foundation would result in a total tax increase of 1.89 per cent for residential and non-residential properties and 4.09 per cent increase for multi-family properties.
“The City is required under legislation to collect education taxes for the Province. Education tax makes up 28 per cent of an average home property tax bill this year,” said Joanne Parkin, Revenue and Assessment Services Manager. “Due to delay of the provincial budget, an estimate for collection of education revenues has been included in the bylaw. This ensures stability and predictability for tax payers when the provincial budget is released later this year.”
The 2019 Tax Rate Bylaw will collect $46.3 million in property taxes on behalf of the Government of Alberta to fund education.
In accordance with the approved 2019 Operating Budget, the proposed 2019 Property Tax Bylaw would collect $136.4 million in municipal taxes to fund programs and services.
The proposed tax increase would mean a typical house assessed at $325,000 would increase by $4.26 per month for municipal tax. The education portion would increase by $0.49 per month and the Piper Creek Foundation portion would increase by $0.12 per month bringing the total tax increase to $4.87 per month under the proposed bylaw. This would equate to an annual tax bill of $3,151 up from $3,092 in 2018, which is an increase of $58.44 per year.
“Our municipal taxes are essential to providing the services The City delivers, everything from maintaining our roads and parks, to police and emergency services,” said Parkin. “It’s about providing necessary services for our growing city.”
The Tax Rate Bylaw will come back for consideration of second and third readings at the Council meeting on April 29. Taxes are due Friday, June 28, 2019.
City of Red Deer
City of Red Deer Employee Honoured with Bob Stollings Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions

Annette Scheper, Community & Program Facilitator in the Safe & Healthy Communities Department is The City’s 2025 recipient of the Bob Stollings Memorial Award.
The Bob Stollings Memorial Award is given out each year to a City employee who displays outstanding performance in alignment with The City’s RISE cornerstone values – respect, integrity, service and excellence. Nominations for the award are submitted by fellow coworkers detailing the employee’s achievements professionally and interpersonally, along with letters of support. The award is considered a great honour among City staff.
With an impressive 22-year career, Annette has played a pivotal role in shaping Red Deer’s cultural and special events landscape. Her leadership and innovation have brought thousands of successful events to life, creating lasting traditions that enrich the lives of residents. Her commitment to excellence and resourcefulness has ensured that community initiatives are inclusive, accessible, and impactful.
One of Annette’s most notable achievements is the development of the Community Loan Program, which provides essential resources for local groups, contributing an annual value of $86,778.95 back into the community. In addition, she has successfully led and executed a variety of large-scale events, demonstrating remarkable problem-solving skills and a dedication to sustainability. From creating elaborate event designs with repurposed materials to managing complex logistics, she continuously sets the standard for excellence.
“Annette exemplifies the best of our organization,” said City Manager, Tara Lodewyk. “Her unwavering dedication, innovative thinking, and ability to bring people together has made a profound impact on our city. This award is a testament to her hard work and passion for creating meaningful experiences for our community.”
The Bob Stollings Memorial Award was first established in 1985 and is presented every year to honour Robert (Bob) E. Stollings, a loyal and dedicated City employee from 1960-1984.
City of Red Deer
Red Deer will choose a new Mayor as Ken Johnston decides to step away

It’s a telling detail about the person who leads Red Deer City Council. Always putting the city’s needs ahead of his own, Mayor Ken Johnston has announced his intentions within days of the opening of Nominations for October’s municipal elections,
After 12 years on council, Mayor Ken Johnston has decided against running for a second term as Mayor this fall. Johnson shared his decision in front of colleagues and supporters in a touching announcement on Wednesday.
At 71 years old, Johnston remains vibrant, passionate and healthy. He says that’s exactly why he and his wife Carolyn have decided now is the right time to start their next stage of life together.
Mayor Johnston listed a number of highlights and achievements he can look back on, including his help advocating for the redevelopment of Red Deer Regional Hospital, the growth of Red Deer Polytechnic, and positive moves in Economic Development.
All these lead of a feeling of ease about the decision to step away, though affordable housing and a permanent shelter for the homeless remain pressing concerns.
With about 8 months remaining in his term, Mayor Johnston is planning to push hard to move the needle on these housing issues.
“We’re looking forward to some more work and we’ll be going to the community shortly about it. So I still have optimism that maybe before the term is out we can have an announcement.”
This is the second major political announcement in Central Alberta in the last number of days. Earlier this week Red Deer Mountain View MP Earl Dreeshen announced he won’t be running in the next federal election.
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