Thriving, dynamic, diverse, beautiful, strategic, historic, fun!
Rapid Growth Brings Opportunity, Co-operation

Wide range of attractions and facilities
A perfect blend of spirit, amenities and location
The Red Deer Region, with its perfect location -- halfway between the two major cities of Edmonton and Calgary, in the centre of Canada's thriving economy and at the crossroads of major highway and rail corridors, make it the activity hub of Western Canada.
 

Recent News Headlines: Apr. 22, 2008 City Okays Regional Wastewater Plan Apr. 21, 2008 Blackfalds Discusses Policing Options Apr. 19, 2008 Summer Village Pursues Annexation Apr. 17, 2008 Lacombe Museum Gets More Funding Apr. 16, 2008 Sunnybrook Farm Expanding Sylvan Lake to Revitalize Beachfront Red Deer County Expenses Up 14% Gasoline Alley Traffic to be Studied Apr. 15, 2008 Ponoka Plan Would Double Town Size Apr. 14, 2008 City Plans New River Water Intake See News section for detail - or More Headlines   Headlines by Topic:   Municipal Growth Major Projects Transportation Education Business & Economy Housing & Real Estate Community Life Heritage & Culture        City-County Relations

Cultural diversity, beautiful parks, community pride
Communities offer diverse living and working 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.

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

Accommodations:
Hotels and Motels in Red Deer
Hotels/Motels within 30 minutes of Red Deer
Hotels/Motels within 60 minutes of Red Deer
Campgrounds
 
City Restaurants
 
 
Facilities:
Convention Hub
Event Facilities
Recreation Facilities
 
 
Attractions:
Major Attractions     Golf Courses
Parks and Nature      Museums      Heritage Sites
 
The Region:   Climate    Transportation    Geology

Business/Economy:  Business Parks   Economic Sectors
 
Distance between Communities
 

Coming Events:   May 14 - Old Fashioned Ham Dinner               Sunnybrook Farm Museum May 16-19 - Spring Horse Show               Westerner Park Red Deer May 17 - Markerville Creamery               Season Opening Markerville May 17-18 - Rocky National Historic Site              Season Opening Rocky Mtn House May 18 - Marching Band Festival               Centrium Westerner Park 1 pm May 19 - Farmers Market Season Debut               Red Deer Arena parking lot May 22 - Spring Quarter Horse Show               Westerner Park Red Deer   Coming events details and complete list

Weather at Red Deer Regional Airport Current Temperatures around the Region

Background Report:
City & County Enter New Era of Co-operation
A dynamic relationship that requires trust and respect for future development
 
City and County Working Together
Long term strategy agreement for growth developed after several months of stress and conflict
 
Red Deer Plans Strategy for
City of 300,000
Explosive growth, vibrant economy results in long term strategies for annexation

Red Deer County Creates
Plan for Gasoline Alley
Businesses consulted to develop innovative community plan

2006 Canada Census Results, Historical Populations and Demographics
Red Deer, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake experience explosive growth
 
Future City Growth Maps with
Historical Perspective
 
Major City Projects Planned and Proposed
Unexpected growth results in major projects in Red Deer over the next 10 years
 
Red Deer County Deals with Rapid Growth
Plans balance growth with preservation of agricultural land and environment
 
Background Report:
The Dynamics of
Competitive Rapid Growth

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Latest update: May 13, 2008