Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston revealed the third site selected for the city's permanent homeless shelter has now been dropped due to unsuccessful negotiations with the landowner, starting the whole process again. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Nominations open for Red Deer’s Mayor’s Recognition Awards

Nominations opened Wednesday for the Red Deer’s Mayor’s Recognition awards.

In a release, the City of Red Deer said the awards are about “honouring individuals, groups and teams who have made a special contribution that has brought honour and recognition to Red Deer.”

“While these awards recognize a broad range of achievements, we know many people have gone above and beyond to serve our community,” said Mayor Ken Johnston in a press release.

“If you know a group, individual or team who has demonstrated tremendous resiliency, strength and generosity, please consider nominating them for a Mayor’s Special Award.”

Nominations are open for five different awards:

  • Athletics
  • Distinguished Voluntary Service
  • Fine & Performing Arts
  • Community Builder Award
  • Mayor’s Special Award

To learn more about the awards or nominate someone, visit www.reddeer.ca/MRA.

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