Alpha Dairy

The milk condensery at 5302 Gaetz Avenue Red Deer opened in 1936, enabling the production of evaporated milk in central Alberta. The plant expanded into other production lines over the years and continues to process milk products today.

Buffalo Hotel and Club Cafe

The Buffalo Hotel and the Club Café were part of a neighbourhood collection of cafes and hotels which would greet train passengers arriving in the city.

Local Breweries

From the first purpose-built brewery in the 1950s to the present, breweries have had an impact on Red Deer, and cheers to that!

Oil and Gas Industry

Oil and gas have long been central to the economic development of the Red Deer region, much like the rest of Alberta. From the investment firms that emerged in the early 1900s to the ongoing operations of nearby petrochemical plants, the discovery and production of oil and related products have left a lasting impact on the area.

Red Deer Advocate

For over 125 years, the Advocate has recorded the history of Red Deer as it happens.