City of Red Deer
Province nixes first choice so City Council negotiating Plan B for homeless shelter location
City formally recommends site for future shelter in Red Deer
A future shelter site is being recommended to the Province of Alberta following today’s City Council meeting after Mayor Johnston and members of City Council met with and worked with the Province of Alberta last week to find the right site for Red Deer.
At this time, The City of Red Deer is unable to share the location of the recommended site because land negotiations must still occur.
On September 12, 2022, City Council selected a potential site for recommendation to the Province of Alberta, and after engaging with provincial counterparts, providing additional information, and exploring further site considerations, the site that was initially considered, was determined to be unsuitable. With this
in mind, City Council has now selected another location, which will be formally recommended to the Province of Alberta today.
“We have already involved and engaged our provincial colleagues, and we anticipate our recommendation will be formally accepted,” said Mayor Ken Johnston. “This is an exciting step in the process, and we will continue to work with our provincial counterparts and the private landowner of the recommended site as we navigate next steps.”
The current landowner of the recommended site is aware of The City’s recommendation to the Province of Alberta.
“We know our community has been awaiting a decision about the future location for the future shelter,” said Johnston. “I want to assure our community we will share the future location as soon as possible but right now, we have a legal responsibility to work through these negotiations while respecting the role of the Province of Alberta and the private landowner.”
“I truly believe the proposed site will foster integration and innovation in a whole new way as we look to address the unique challenges those experiencing homelessness face daily. I believe we have recommended the right site for Red Deer – a site that considers the needs of not only our most vulnerable but the needs of our entire community. The site being recommended by City Council considers the input of our community, stakeholders, and partners in this process. I speak on behalf of my Council when I say how appreciative we are of our community’s contribution to the site selection process and that we have truly listened to what our community shared with us,” said Johnston.
For more information on the future shelter project, visit www.reddeer.ca/shelter.
Join Red Deer Emergency Services, RCMP and Municipal Enforcement and keep cool every Thursday in July and August.
Beat the Heat pop-up spray parks are once again returning to a neighbourhood near you this summer!
Red Deerians are invited to join Red Deer Emergency Services as they use fire engines to create temporary spray parks every Thursday evening throughout July and August.
Pop-up spray parks will run from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the following locations for summer 2024:
- July 11 – Ecole Oriole Park School (5 Oldbury St)
- July 18 – Fairview School Park (5901 55 St)
- July 25 – Dawson Park (140 Davison Dr)
- August 1 – St. Elizabeth Seton School Park (35 Addinell Ave)
- August 8 – Kentwood Disc Golf Park (168 Kendrew Dr)
- August 15 – Joseph Welsh School Park (4401 37 Ave)
- August 22 – Father Henri Voisin School Park (60 Clearview Dr)
Municipal Policing Services and Red Deer RCMP will also be joining to offer police vehicle tours, and local partners from Red Deer Child Care Society, Red Deer Food Bank, Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre and community associations will be providing fun kid activities and treats.
Events are weather dependent and will not go ahead if weather warnings are in place. Please make sure to check The City’s social media pages each Thursday for updates.
For more information, visit reddeer.ca/popupsprayparks.
City of Red Deer
“Meet Me At The Park” Free drop in programing for kids at Kentwood’s St. Lorenzo School this week
Looking for fun this summer? Want to get outside and enjoy our beautiful neighbourhood parks and green spaces? Join us for Meet Me at the Park – a free drop-in program for all ages!
Meet Me at the Park aims to bring our community together by offering informal and unstructured recreational opportunities that support physical activity, creativity, and social connection.
Each park location has amenities to compliment the program and when possible, a gathering space such as an Activity Centre may be available to provide washroom access. Please note that parents are responsible for their children at all times and must be available in case of an emergency. Children under six years are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.
Activities may include the following:
- Soccer/basketball/tennis/pickleball/badminton/baseball
- Circuit courses, obstacle course
- Block party & yard games
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening and nature fun
The program runs Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday’s from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
2024 Schedule
| Date | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| July 8-12 | St Lorenzo School | 150 Kingston Drive |
| July 15-19 | Don Campbell | 99 Irving Crescent |
| July 22-26 | Clearview Meadows | 93 Cornett Drive |
| July 29 – Aug 2 | Mountview Sunnybrook | 4316 32 Street |
| Aug 6-9 | Normandeau | 49 Noble Avenue |
| Aug 12-16 | Morrisroe East | 35 McLean Street |
| Aug 19-23 | Oriole Park | 5 Ogden Avenue |
| Aug 26-30 | West Park | 3811 57 Avenue |
Activities offered will vary from site to site based on the amenities available and will include a variety of options for unstructured creative play. Activities may change based on community interests and should provide options for all ages and abilities.
The following may be offered:
- Circuit courses, obstacle course
- Soccer/basketball/tennis/pickleball/badminton/baseball
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening and nature focused
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