Red Deer County Slashes Rural Connect Funding in New Multi-Year Budget
Red Deer County Council finalized its 2026-2028 operating budget, cutting millions from Rural Connect Ltd. and adjusting dust suppression fees despite internal opposition.
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Red Deer County MPC Greenlights Garden Suite and Five-Acre Farmstead Subdivision
In a 15-minute session, the Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission unanimously approved a new garden suite in Division 3 and the subdivision of a five-acre lot from an agricultural parcel in Division 5.
Red Deer County Probes Forensic Audit and CAO Performance
Red Deer County officials met behind closed doors Tuesday to discuss a forensic audit and the CAO's evaluation while addressing a resident petition over the Innisfail pool.
Red Deer County Budget Clears Committee; Council Secrecy Shields 'Rural Connect' Details
Red Deer County's Governance & Priorities Committee unanimously moved the 2026 draft budget to Council for final approval while spending nearly four hours behind closed doors to discuss CAO performance and regional connectivity.
Red Deer County Board Defers Telus Tower Approval for Resident Input
The Municipal Planning Commission has put a proposed 60-meter communication tower on hold for 12 weeks following concerns over landowner consultation.