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skaters at Bower Ponds Red Deer
 
Red Deer city hall
 
hay wagon rides
 
Alexander Way banner downtown Red Deer
 
historic Gaetz and Ross downtown Red Deer
 
old court house at dusk
 
St. Marys church
   
CF 104 at Innisfail
 


Trans Canada Trail pavilion Red DeerRecent News Snippets . . .
Major Attractions Proposed for Red Deer
The Forth Junction Heritage Society is proposing two major visitor and community attractions based on a theme of railways and other ground transportation. One attraction would be . . . (more)

County Heritage Plan Approved
Red Deer County is being credited with being the first rural municipality in Alberta to approve a detailed heritage management plan designed to identify, preserve and protect historical . . .
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Economic Groups to Attract Investment

Red Deer Regional Economic Development (RDRED) and Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) are collaborating in a campaign to diversify and strengthen the regional economy by attracting foreign businesses from the United States . . .
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Regional Trail Bridges to be Completed by March
Two pedestrian bridges that will form part of the Central Alberta portion of the Trans Canada Trail are expected to be finished by the end of March. Footings for the Battle River bridge at Ponoka were placed last fall and the five sections are expected . . .
(more)
 
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:


Feb. 13, 2010
Live-Work Units Proposed
Feb. 12, 2010
Tennis Club Plans New Facility
Feb. 11, 2010
City Now on Google Street View
Feb. 10, 2010
Royals Band Looks for New Home
Subdivision Expands at Sylvan
Two City Hotels Change Brands
Highway 22 to be Upgraded

Feb. 9, 2010
City Commits to Curling Centre
City Drafting Aboriginal Accord

Feb. 8, 2010
Tourism to Study Economic Impact
City Parkade to be Ready by June

Chamber Adopts Nine Policies
 

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
 
skating at Bower Ponds and 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:


Mar. 9-13 - Women vs the Stereotype
          Scott Block Theatre downtown RD
Mar. 10 - Hawksley Workman
          RD Memorial Centre 8 pm
Mar. 11-14 - Pond Hockey Tournament
          Sylvan Lake
Mar. 11 - Thursday Live
          RD College Arts Centre 1-2pm $2
Mar. 11 - Billy Talent Concert
          Enmax Centrium Westerner 6:45pm
Mar. 11 - Symphonic Winds
          RD College Arts Centre 7:30pm
Mar. 12-14 - Electric Garage
          Westerner Park all day
 

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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     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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