Red Deer County
38106 Range Road 275 T4S 2L9 Red Deer, AB, Canada

Please be advised that Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CP) may increase railway design speed from 45 mph to 60 mph at 2 public crossings. For more information, visit: rdcounty.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1664

Gingerbread House Contest!! Please submit your picture through Facebook, text to Kristin at 403-877-7163, or email Kristin at [email protected] fo...r a chance to win a gift card! Contest starts Monday December 7th and ends Monday December 21st at noon. The winner will be contacted on the 21st. See more

Red Deer County Protective Services joined the Springbrook Community Association to bring some cheer to the community over the weekend. Fire and Patrol were joined by Santa Claus for a tour of the hamlet! Red Deer County would like to thank our community members for their innovative ways to celebrate the season this year. If you have pictures from a COVID-19 friendly event in your area of the County, please share them with us!

Register now for a Red Cross certified Babysitting Course! Open to youth age 11+, this course teaches valuable skills in basic care for babies and children, home alone safety, basic emergency care and more. For more information or registration details, visit: rdcounty.ca/574/Recreation-Programming or call 403.350.2150. All current provincial health regulations will be followed.

If you have a child celebrating a birthday in the coming weeks, the #StayHome Superheroes program wants to recognize them with a drive-by visit from our Red Deer County first responders. Drive bys will take place on Saturdays and the deadline to apply for this week is December 9. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/37a9Jwv

Red Deer County farmers and ranchers - we want to hear from you! This winter, we’d like to offer lunch-time webinars related to our ALUS Program, with a focus on providing real, on-farm solutions and answers to your questions. Fill out this short questionnaire and let us know which topics you would like to hear about: rdcounty.ca/GoAskALUS

Learn how to prevent and manage clubroot at an online mini conference. Topics include seed breeding, canola genetics, research and prevention. To register, email [email protected].

Red Deer County has been named the recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for their 2020-2022 budget document. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Red Deer County has received the GFOA budget award. Read more in the latest news release on our website: rdcounty.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1663

Join Foothills Forage & Grazing Association, Mountain View County, Wheatland County, Ducks Unlimited Canada and ALUS Canada as they explore the hidden opportunities found in your marginal lands. Register online at: eventbrite.ca/e/marginal-lands-and-hidden-opportunities-tic

Preparing for calving/lambing season? Alberta Agriculture has a manual to help producers reduce their risk of coyote predation through management. If you are losing stock to coyotes, contact Red Deer County Ag Services at 403.342.8654 for assistance. https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca//deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex43/$FI

Red Deer County’s Agricultural Service Board (ASB) member Mabel Hamilton was recently appointed by the Government of Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education as a public board member on the Olds College Board of Governors. With over 30 years of experience as an ag producer, Mabel also dedicated her career to agriculture and has a strong understanding of the political structure behind the industry. Congratulations Mabel! Mabel is pictured here (far right) with the other Red Deer County ASB members after a meeting last year.

Safety is essential to the wellness of your family and the success of your farm. To help keep you safe and promote safe practices on your farm, Red Deer County offers an Agricultural Training Sponsorship Program, which reimburses County residents 50% (up to $200) of an agriculture or safety related training course. Visit our website for more information: rdcounty.ca/580/Training-Rebates-Sponsorship

Red Deer County is currently developing a new Local Area Structure Plan (LASP) for lands located on the west side of Gasoline Alley. The Waskasoo LASP area is roughly 393 acres in size, south west of the City of Red Deer, straddled between Highways QE2 & 2A. This LASP will serve as an economic development opportunity for the County as it will provide guidance for new development and redevelopment opportunities for the area. To read more about the Waskasoo LASP, visit: rdcounty.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1659

Thank you to everyone that came to the Joint Public Hearing. Following the updates to final draft, the Sylvan Lake IDP will be going back to the 8 Councils for 3rd Readings.

Heading out to find the perfect Christmas tree is a cherished tradition for many Alberta families. You can cut your own tree on select areas of Crown land with a permit. Helpful tips: You may cut up to 3 Christmas trees on a single permit Keep your permit with you at all times. Fill in the back after you cut your tree(s).... Cell phone service may be limited or unavailable in some areas. Dress for the weather and tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back. Check the online map for designated trails and approved roads to use. Road conditions can vary. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended. For permit, map and tree cutting rule info, visit https://www.alberta.ca/christmas-tree-cutting.aspx