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  The Red Deer
  Region is Canada's
  best location to live,
  work, visit and play.

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Sylvan Lake sky
 
Bower Ponds Red Deer
 
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Gasoline Alley park and commercial south of Red Deer
 
Nova Chemicals at Joffre



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Booming economy, perfect location, beautiful parks and lakes  
The Red Deer Region is the activity hub for transportation, distribution, heritage, tourism, agriculture and conventions . . .
  . . . plus a wide range of recreational, cultural and shopping opportunities

Expansion of petro chemical complexThe city of Red Deer and the Red Deer Region have the perfect location -- halfway between Alberta's two major urban centres, in the centre of Canada's fastest growing economic corridor.
 
The area is close to the Rocky Mountains, beautiful parks and open spaces, heritage sites, all types of accommodation, dining, shopping and other major attractions and facilities.


The people are energetic, friendly, innovative and community oriented. Diversity of culture, heritage, the arts, and its many festivals earned the city the title of cultural centre of Canada in 2003.

             the Region boasts . . .     
 
Sylvan Lake- spectacular lakes and recreation areas,
- world class facilities and attractions,
- historical and cultural diversity,
- a thriving and dynamic economy,
- accommodations and shopping for every taste,
- proactive and involved citizens
- an entrepreneurial spirit, and
- an array of competitive economic advantages.
 
Alberta Sports Hall of FameSome of the many features of the
Red Deer Region include:
- Waskasoo Park river trails,
- Alberta Sports Hall of Fame,
- Westerner Park event venue,
- music, dance, theatre and art,
- business and industrial parks,
- railway excursions and wildlife parks,
- forts, museums, historical villages, 
- a regional airport with scheduled
               passenger service,

annual Westerner parade- resorts, beaches, golfing, fishing, camping
- winter activities including hockey, skiing, curling,
- huge variety of shopping, dining and night life,
- festivals, conventions, concerts, rodeos, trade shows,
- community and social organizations,
- advanced education and healthcare,
- resort hotels, budget hotels, B&Bs, campgrounds
- a trading area of well over 225,000 and its influence.


 Red Deer River        

 
Beautiful parkland . . .
   Thriving economy . . .
      Strategic location . . . 
         Cultural diversity . . .


city downtown at dusk

These are just a few of the many reasons for residents, visitors, investors, researchers, workers and entrepreneurs to explore Red Deer and the region's many unique communities.

Focus on the Red Deer Region is your comprehensive guide to the economy, attractions and facilities of Central Alberta

                                                         
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Kerry Wood Nature Centre
 
Waskasoo Park

Kerry Wood Nature Centre,
Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary,
Fort Normandeau, Heritage Ranch, Bower Ponds, Cronquist House,
Great Chief Park, Discovery Canyon, Riverbend Golf Course,
Great West Adventure Park
 

What's New
in Focus on the Red Deer Region
 
Updated Background Report:
The City and County Enter
New Era of Co-operation

The dynamic relationship that requires
trust and respect for future
development

Future City Growth Maps

City and County Working
Together for Growth

Agreement in principle to long term
growth strategies after months of stress

 
2006 Canada Census and
2007 Municipal Census Results

and historical populations
 

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
 
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 (Dec. 2006):
The Dynamics of
Competitive Rapid Growth

from the Intermunicipal Development Plan to 'Future Directions -- Red Deer at 300,000'
 

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