Is Red Deer Alberta a good place to live?
Red Deer has been ranked 12th in Canada's Best Places to Live 2018 and fourth overall in Alberta according to MoneySense. Nearby to Lacombe, which ranked first place overall in Alberta, Red Deer is growing quickly, with low and rapidly dropping unemployment rates according to the magazine.
Why is it called Red Deer?
The Origin of the name “Red Deer”
Red Deer was named after the river on which it sits on. The natives called the river Waskasoo Seepee- interpreted as “Elk River.” However, the British traders translated it to “Red Deer River” as they mistakenly assumed that Elk was the European red deer.
How many Indians are in Red Deer?
In 2016, there were 5,185 Aboriginal people in Red Deer, making up 5.3 per cent of the population, similar to the 5.2 per cent in 2011. Between 2011 and 2016 there was a 13 per cent increase in the Aboriginal population compared to an 11 per cent increase in Red Deer's overall population.
Are there mountains in Red Deer?
There are 2 named mountains in Red Deer County. Moose Mountain is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is Antler Hill.