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'''Red Deer County''' is a [[List of municipal districts in Alberta|municipal district]] in central [[Alberta]], [[Canada]] within [[Division No. 8, Alberta|Census Division No. 8]] and surrounding the [[Red Deer, Alberta|City of Red Deer]]. The neighbouring municipalities of Red Deer County are [[Clearwater County, Alberta|Clearwater County]] to the west, [[Lacombe County]] to the north, the [[County of Stettler No. 6]] to the east, [[Kneehill County]] to the southeast and [[Mountain View County]] to the south. It is located approximately midway between [[Edmonton]] and [[Calgary]], bisected by the [[Alberta Highway 2|Queen Elizabeth II Highway]] and bounded on the north and east by the [[Red Deer River]].
'''Red Deer County''' is a [[List of municipal districts in Alberta|municipal district]] in central [[Alberta]], Canada within [[Division No. 8, Alberta|Census Division No. 8]] and surrounding the [[Red Deer, Alberta|City of Red Deer]]. The neighbouring municipalities of Red Deer County are [[Clearwater County, Alberta|Clearwater County]] to the west, [[Lacombe County]] to the north, the [[County of Stettler No. 6]] to the east, [[Kneehill County]] to the southeast and [[Mountain View County]] to the south. It is located approximately midway between [[Edmonton]] and [[Calgary]], bisected by the [[Alberta Highway 2|Queen Elizabeth II Highway]] and bounded on the north and east by the [[Red Deer River]].


== Agriculture ==
== Geography ==
=== Communities and localities ===
[[File:Highway11-Red Deer County.JPG|thumb|left|200px|[[Alberta Highway 11|Highway 11]] passing through ranch land and [[aspen parkland]] in the west of the county]]
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Red Deer County is largely an [[agriculture|agricultural]] area, and much of the rural land is actively used for growing crops, feeding livestock and providing [[lumber]] and mineral resources. The County has initiated several projects to ensure that agriculture and the environment are represented as it continues to grow.
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An Agricultural Profile has been created to detail the County's existing agriculture, land and water resources. The County was divided into 19 distinct geographic areas called County Neighbourhoods. These delineations distinguish variations in drainage, soil type, water resources, and primary production. County Neighbourhoods have specific characteristics that will assist future growth and development plans.
The following [[List of municipalities in Alberta#Urban municipalities|urban municipalities]] are surrounded by Red Deer County.<ref name=city>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page_Map_Carte_Detail.cfm?Lang=E&G=1&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4808011&Geo2=CD&Code2=4808&Data=Count&SearchText=red%20deer&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1&geocode=4808011 | title=Red Deer, City (Census Subdivision), Alberta | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=2012-06-20 | access-date=2012-08-13}}</ref><ref name=communities>{{AltaML}}</ref>

Livestock and crop production are an important part of the economy. The County has dairies that make cheese, U-pick vegetable and fruit farms and the largest [[organic farm]] in Alberta. Amenities for trout fishing exist at a U-fish pod. The County also has elk, deer, and apiary farms as well as a mouse farm, which raises white mice for the pet food industry.

== Development ==
Construction of residences and most buildings in Red Deer County require County-issued development permits to assure that proposed projects are in conformance with applicable County bylaws and statutory plans and are also consistent with requirements regulating property divisions and uses such as setbacks, minimum frontage, potable water supply and sewage disposal systems.

As well, permits are often required from other agencies such as Alberta Transportation or Alberta Environment. Although the County has no jurisdiction in these areas, it can assist applicants through the process.

== Demographics ==
In the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Red Deer County recorded a population of 19,541 living in 7,097 of its 8,440 total private dwellings, a {{percentage|{{#expr:19541-18316}}|18316|1}} change from its 2011 population of 18,316. With a land area of {{convert|3961.85|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|19541|3961.85|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 8, 2017 | accessdate=February 8, 2017}}</ref>

In the [[Canada 2011 Census|2011 Census]], Red Deer County had a population of 18,351 living in 6,643 of its 7,703 total dwellings, a -1.6% change from its 2006 adjusted population of 18,649. With a land area of {{convert|3949|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|18351|3949|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2011.<ref name=2011censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table-Tableau.cfm?LANG=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=51&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48&CMA=0 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta) | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=February 8, 2012 | accessdate=February 8, 2012}}</ref>

== Communities and localities ==
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The following [[List of municipalities in Alberta#Urban municipalities|urban municipalities]] are surrounded by Red Deer County:<ref name=city>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page_Map_Carte_Detail.cfm?Lang=E&G=1&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4808011&Geo2=CD&Code2=4808&Data=Count&SearchText=red%20deer&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1&geocode=4808011 | title=Red Deer, City (Census Subdivision), Alberta | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=2012-06-20 | accessdate=2012-08-13}}</ref><ref name=communities>{{cite web | url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/msb/2012-RuralMuni.pdf | title=Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities | publisher=[[Alberta Municipal Affairs]] | date=2012-03-01 | accessdate=2012-08-12}}</ref>
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;[[List of cities in Alberta|Cities]]
*[[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]]
*[[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]]
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*[[Jarvis Bay, Alberta|Jarvis Bay]]
*[[Jarvis Bay, Alberta|Jarvis Bay]]
*[[Norglenwold, Alberta|Norglenwold]]
*[[Norglenwold, Alberta|Norglenwold]]
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The following [[Hamlet (place)|hamlets]] are located within Red Deer County:<ref name=communities/>
The following [[Hamlet (place)|hamlets]] are located within Red Deer County.<ref name=communities/>
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;[[List of hamlets in Alberta|Hamlets]]
*[[Ardley, Alberta|Ardley]]
*[[Ardley, Alberta|Ardley]]
*[[Benalto, Alberta|Benalto]]
*[[Benalto, Alberta|Benalto]]
*[[Dickson, Alberta|Dickson]]
*[[Dickson, Alberta|Dickson]]
*[[Gasoline Alley, Alberta (hamlet)|Gasoline Alley]]<ref name=MuniCodes>{{AltaMC}}</ref><ref name=RDCnews>{{cite web | url=https://reddeercounty.civicweb.net/filepro/document/43433/County%20News%20November%202018.pdf | title=Red Deer County News: Gasoline Alley West Becomes County's Newest Hamlet | publisher=Red Deer County | page=1 | date=November 2018 | access-date=May 12, 2020}}</ref>
*[[Linn Valley, Alberta|Linn Valley]]
*[[Linn Valley, Alberta|Linn Valley]]
*[[Gasoline Alley, Alberta|Gasoline Alley]]
*[[Lousana, Alberta|Lousana]]
*[[Lousana, Alberta|Lousana]]
*[[Markerville, Alberta|Markerville]]
*[[Markerville, Alberta|Markerville]]
*[[Springbrook, Alberta|Springbrook]]
*[[Springbrook, Alberta|Springbrook]]
*[[Spruce View, Alberta|Spruce View]]
*[[Spruce View, Alberta|Spruce View]]
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The following [[Locality (settlement)|localities]] are located within Red Deer County:<ref name=localities>{{cite web | url=http://stds.statcan.gc.ca/sgc-cgt/2006/ersl-rerl-fin-eng.asp?criteria=4808001 | title=Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4808001 - Red Deer County, geographical codes and localities, 2006 | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=2010-03-05 | accessdate=2012-08-12}}</ref>
The following [[List of localities in Alberta|localities]] are located within Red Deer County.<ref name=localities>{{cite web | url=http://stds.statcan.gc.ca/sgc-cgt/2006/ersl-rerl-fin-eng.asp?criteria=4808001 | title=Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4808001 - Red Deer County, geographical codes and localities, 2006 | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=2010-03-05 | access-date=2012-08-12}}</ref>
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*Balmoral
*Balmoral
**[[Balmoral NW, Alberta|Balmoral NW]] ([[designated place]])
**[[Balmoral NW, Alberta|Balmoral NW]] ([[designated place]])
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*Doan
*Doan
*Elspeth
*Elspeth
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*[[Evarts, Alberta|Evarts]]
*[[Evarts, Alberta|Evarts]]
*Fleming
*Fleming
*[[Garrington, Alberta|Garrington]]
*Garrington
*Garrington Acres
*Garrington Acres
*Gleniffer
*Gleniffer
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*Horseshoe Lake
*Horseshoe Lake
*Kevisville
*Kevisville
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*Knee Hill Valley
*Knee Hill Valley
*[[Kountry Meadows, Alberta|Kountry Meadows]] (designated place) or Kountry Meadow Estates
*[[Kountry Meadows, Alberta|Kountry Meadows]] (designated place) or Kountry Meadow Estates
*Kuusamo
*Kuusamo
*[[Les Trailer Park, Alberta|Les Trailer Park]] (designated place)
*[[Les Trailer Park, Alberta|Les Trailer Park]] (designated place)
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*McKenzie Subdivision
*McKenzie Subdivision
*Melody Meadows Trailer Park
*Melody Meadows Trailer Park
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*Nisbet
*Nisbet
*[[Pine Lake, Alberta|Pine Lake]]
*[[Pine Lake, Alberta|Pine Lake]]
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*Poplar Ridge or Poplar Ridge Subdivision
*Poplar Ridge or Poplar Ridge Subdivision
*Prevo
*Prevo
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*Wild Rose
*Wild Rose
*[[Woodland Hills, Alberta|Woodland Hills]] (designated place)
*[[Woodland Hills, Alberta|Woodland Hills]] (designated place)
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;Business Parks
;Business Parks
The following are [[Business park|business parks]] located within Red Deer County:<ref>{{cite web|title=Business Parks & Real Estate|url=http://www.rdcounty.ca/338/Business-Parks-Real-Estate|website=Red Deer County|accessdate=July 20, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
The following are [[business park]]s located within Red Deer County:<ref>{{cite web|title=Business Parks & Real Estate|url=http://www.rdcounty.ca/338/Business-Parks-Real-Estate|website=Red Deer County|access-date=July 20, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
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*Belich Business Park
*Belich Business Park
*Blindman Industrial Park
*Blindman Industrial Park
*Burnt Lake Business Park
*Burnt Lake Business Park
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*Clearview Industrial Park
*Clearview Industrial Park
*Energy Business Park
*Energy Business Park
*Gasoline Alley Business Park
*[[Gasoline Alley, Alberta|Gasoline Alley Business Park]]
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*Kuusomo Industrial Park
*Kuusomo Industrial Park
*McKenzie Industrial Business Park
*McKenzie Industrial Business Park
*Petrolia Business Park
*Petrolia Business Park
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*Piper Creek Business Park
*Piper Creek Business Park
*Red Deer Industrial Park
*Red Deer Industrial Park
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== Demographics ==
In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Red Deer County had a population of 19,933 living in 7,430 of its 8,674 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:19933-19531}}|19531|1}} from its 2016 population of 19,531. With a land area of {{cvt|3919.25|km2}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|19933|3919.25|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000202&geocode=A000248 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=February 9, 2022}}</ref>

In the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 Census of Population]] conducted by Statistics Canada, Red Deer County had a population of 19,541 living in 7,097 of its 8,440 total private dwellings, a {{percentage|{{#expr:19541-18316}}|18316|1}} change from its 2011 population of 18,316. With a land area of {{convert|3961.85|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|19541|3961.85|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 8, 2017 | access-date=February 8, 2017}}</ref>

== Economy ==
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[[Agriculture]] plays a role in Red Deer County's economy including livestock and crop production. Red Deer County has dairies that make cheese, U-pick vegetable and fruit farms, and the largest [[organic farm]] in Alberta. It also has elk, deer, and apiary farms as well as a mouse farm, which raises white mice for the pet food industry. [[Lumber]] and mineral resources are also present in Red Deer County.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Red Deer County
Municipal district
Highway 11 passing through ranch land and aspen parkland in Red Deer County
Highway 11 passing through ranch land and aspen parkland in Red Deer County
Location within Alberta
Location within Alberta
Coordinates: 52°16′5″N 113°48′40″W / 52.26806°N 113.81111°W / 52.26806; -113.81111
LandKanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division8
Established1944
Incorporated1963
Regierung
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 • MayorJim Wood
 • Governing body
Red Deer County Council
  • Lonny Kennet
  • Dana Depalme
  • Connie Huelsman
  • Brent Ramsay
  • Philip Massier
  • Christine Moore
 • ManagerCurtis Herzberg
 • MPBlaine Calkins
 • Administrative officewest of Red Deer
Area
 (2021)[2]
 • Land3,919.25 km2 (1,513.23 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total19,933
 • Density5.1/km2 (13/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Forward sortation area
T4E
Websiterdcounty.ca

Red Deer County is a municipal district in central Alberta, Canada within Census Division No. 8 and surrounding the City of Red Deer. The neighbouring municipalities of Red Deer County are Clearwater County to the west, Lacombe County to the north, the County of Stettler No. 6 to the east, Kneehill County to the southeast and Mountain View County to the south. It is located approximately midway between Edmonton and Calgary, bisected by the Queen Elizabeth II Highway and bounded on the north and east by the Red Deer River.

Geography

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Communities and localities

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The following localities are located within Red Deer County.[7]

Localities
Business Parks

The following are business parks located within Red Deer County:[8]

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Red Deer County had a population of 19,933 living in 7,430 of its 8,674 total private dwellings, a change of 2.1% from its 2016 population of 19,531. With a land area of 3,919.25 km2 (1,513.23 sq mi), it had a population density of 5.1/km2 (13.2/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Red Deer County had a population of 19,541 living in 7,097 of its 8,440 total private dwellings, a 6.7% change from its 2011 population of 18,316. With a land area of 3,961.85 km2 (1,529.68 sq mi), it had a population density of 4.9/km2 (12.8/sq mi) in 2016.[9]

Economy

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Agriculture plays a role in Red Deer County's economy including livestock and crop production. Red Deer County has dairies that make cheese, U-pick vegetable and fruit farms, and the largest organic farm in Alberta. It also has elk, deer, and apiary farms as well as a mouse farm, which raises white mice for the pet food industry. Lumber and mineral resources are also present in Red Deer County.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Red Deer, City (Census Subdivision), Alberta". Statistics Canada. June 20, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Municipal Codes" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "Red Deer County News: Gasoline Alley West Becomes County's Newest Hamlet" (PDF). Red Deer County. November 2018. p. 1. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  7. ^ "Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4808001 - Red Deer County, geographical codes and localities, 2006". Statistics Canada. March 5, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  8. ^ "Business Parks & Real Estate". Red Deer County. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  9. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
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