RED DEER - "OPPORTUNITY CENTRAL"

Close to 73,000 people call Red Deer home. Right in the middle of Alberta's two largest cities, Edmonton and Calgary, Red Deer is a thriving centre of business and activity with a potential trading and distribution market of over 2 million people. Businesses in Red Deer's strong economy enjoy no business tax and the lowest overall taxes in the country.

Record breaking industrial and residential land sales, resulting in above average building permit values, attest to a growing economy.

Major expansions, new industrial companies, many new service and retail businesses are the economic building blocks for a promising Red Deer future. We look forward to making it a part of your future.

Culture, Sport and Community

Red Deer's brilliant location is only a part of its charm. With such strong community spirit the Arts Culture is flourishing and the Sports Excellence is felt throughout the country. Red Deer will host the Scott Tournament of Hearts, Canada's women's curling championships, in February 2004. Red Deer is also home to the 2001 Memorial Cup Champion Red Deer Rebel's Hockey Team and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum which honors Alberta's athletes.

Take a look at the Red Deer Events Calendar to take in a wide scope of activities and gatherings in town. http://www.tourismreddeer.net/

What you will probably notice the most about Red Deer is that it has that safe, small-town atmosphere, with all the amenities of a big city. The ideal environment for an active family.