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Welcome to CRS Red Deer, the Online Guide for people Relocating or Moving to Red Deer, organized by Categories of interest from Arts to Weather. You don't have to browse the Web; we have done it for you.
RED DEER BRIEF:
Red Deer's central location, growing economy and competitive advantage are fast making Red Deer
opportunity central. Active citizens, innovation entrepreneurs and large and small businesses are thriving in Red Deer.
Located in the heart of Alberta's beautiful parkland and midway between the two major cities of Calgary and Edmonton, Red Deer is Central Alberta's trading and distribution centre.
The central location gives Red Deer the distinction of being the only city on the Canadian prairies with a potential market of over 1.8 million people within a 160 kilometer radius. The trade area has grown to over 180,000 people.
The Red Deer and area population has been growing steadily over the past 10 years with a cumulative growth rate of 12.3%. This consistent growth has allowed large national and international chains to bring their businesses to Central Alberta.
Red Deer is home to just over 98,000 residents (2014 Census).
A growing manufacturing industry, a strong retail and wholesale service and distribution industry, along with the agriculture, oil and petrochemical industries help ensure a diversified economy.
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