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historic flatiron building Lacombe
 
Sylvan Lake sky
 
Red Deer city hall
 
livestock industry
 
Sunnybrook Farm Museum
 
old court house at dusk
 
St. Marys church
   
CF 104 at Innisfail
 
 


Westerner Park CentriumRecent News Snippets . . .
City Council Supports Ring Road Expressway
Red Deer city council has unanimously thrown its support behind a 6-lane expressway along the east side of the city at 20 Avenue south to McKenzie Road. It is to be built as part of a ring . . .
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River Watershed Showing Stress

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance has presented its State of the Watershed Report to the public. The report states that the river system, including its sub-watersheds, is under . . .
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Gasification Plant to Start This Summer
The project manager for the proposed $90 million Plasco waste-to-energy gasification plant in Red Deer County met with members of the Central Waste Management Commission to assure them that the project is still on schedule to . . .
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Regional Projects Get Stimulus Funding

Stimulus funding from the federal and provincial governments were announced in Penhold for several projects in Central Alberta as part of a $300 million program for communities with a population under 100,000 across the province. Penhold will receive . . .
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Lots of recent regional News Highlights inside
Also a large archive from the past few years (see clickable headlines)

 
Recent Headlines in the News Section:


June 6, 2009
New Building for Hobbema RCMP
June 5, 2009
Former Hotel to Add Two Storeys
June 4, 2009
City Approves New Sewer Route
June 3, 2009
Local Chamber Policies Adopted
Sylvan Lakefront Prices Ease

June 2, 2009
City Council Supports Expressway
Single Family Permits Improve

June 1, 2009
Lacombe Athletic Park Set to Build
May 30, 2009
Gasification Plant on Schedule
May 29, 2009
Innisfail Projects Boost Activity
 

Topical News Headline Links:
 

   Municipal Growth
   Municipal Development
   Red Deer Major Projects
   Downtown Red Deer
   Regional Major Projects  
   Transportation
   Business & Economy
   Housing & Real Estate
   Community Life
   Education
   Heritage & Culture
   Parks & Recreation
   Attractions & Festivals
   
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Regional co-operation, plenty of opportunity and location define growth of the Red Deer Region
 
Cronquist houseA perfect blend of human spirit, amenities, and natural beauty
The Red Deer Region in Central Alberta, including the city of Red Deer, is strategically located in the centre of the healthiest economy in North America. Its people value regional co-operation, the abundance of opportunity, commitment to community, green space, water courses, beautiful parks and cultural diversity.


diversity sculpture in Sylvan LakeCultural diversity, beautiful parks, community pride
Communities offer diverse living, working and recreational choices
The people of the region, in communities large and small, are energetic, friendly, innovative and community oriented. A wide range of housing choices, scenery, recreational facilities and career opportunities make the Red Deer Region the best place in Canada to live, work, visit and play. Diversity of culture, heritage, the arts, and its many festivals earned Red Deer the title of cultural centre of Canada in 2003.
Sylvan Lake marina and lighthouse
The region's central location, midway between Calgary and Edmonton, make it ideal for many facilities catering to trade shows, entertainment and sporting events, conventions and a wide range of other meetings.
Facilities cater to Conventions,
Events and Recreation.
 

City Restaurants

Community Life and Resources


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Coming Events:

 
July 1-5 - Reining Alberta
         Agricentre Westerner Park Red Deer
July 4 - Fun Run for Families
         Heritage Ranch 8-11am 10or5 km
July 4 - Summer Raft Tour
         Kerry Wood Nature Centre 1-3pm
July 5 - Backcountry Skills Workshop
         Fort Normandeau 1-3 pm $10
July 5 - Nature Trail Ride
         Heritage Ranch 1pm
July 8-11, 15-19 - Bohemian Rhapsody
         The Matchbox Theatre
July 11 - Bluebird Festival
         Ellis Bird Farm 9am-1pm
 

 Coming events details and complete list

Downtown Red Deer


Weather at Red Deer Regional Airport
 


 
Current Temperatures around the Region

 

 
Alexander Way sign
 
Municipal Profiles:

           The City of Red Deer
           Red Deer County
           Town of Sylvan Lake
           Town of Innisfail
           Town of Lacombe
           Town of Blackfalds
           Town of Penhold
           Lacombe County
           More Municipal Profiles

 
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The Region:   Climate   
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                     Geology

 
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                     Economic Sectors


     Sylvan Lake cruise boat and lighthouse

The region's many Attractions include Parks and Natural Areas,                 Golf Courses,
           Museums and
           Heritage Sites.
 
Accommodations:

Hotels and Motels in Red Deer
Hotels/Motels within 30 minutes of Red Deer
Hotels/Motels within 60 minutes of Red Deer

 
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