In the 1970s, another boom was caused by the construction of world-scale petrochemical plants east of the city at Joffre and at Prentiss. Red Deer is a vibrant, growing community located midway between Alberta's major cities, Calgary and Edmonton, in the beautiful parkland of Central Alberta. You can find us a short 70 minute drive from the international airports of either of those cities. We have 63,940 energetic citizens, a diverse and growing economy and a quality of life envied throughout Western Canada. Visitors are delighted to discover a safe and friendly community with a sophisticated range of amenities.
People here have a strong sense of community.
They are committed to preserving our beautiful natural setting and attractive lifestyle. Volunteerism is a partof that lifestyle and Red Deer is known for its outstanding force of volunteers. Red Deer's main economic base is agriculture and food processing, oil and petrochemicals, small manufacturing, tourism and the retail and other services required by the Central Alberta marketplace of about 200,000 people. The economy is driven, to a large extent, by small business operators who have chosen to establish and grow in our community. Our citizens have a vigorous entrepreneurial spirit and a strong work ethic.