Redwater

Redwater is a prosperous growing community which is home to over 2200 people, 150 businesses and is in close proximity to Alberta's Industrial Heartland. Our town landmark, the oil derrick, is the tallest in North America. Redwater citizens enjoy a high quality of life that provides opportunity for involvement and a sense of belonging.

 

Redwater is located 40 minutes northeast of Edmonton and is a safe and secure community with an RCMP detachment securely ensconced in the community. The Redwater Health Center as well as ambulance service and the Redwater Volunteer Fire Department serve the Town of Redwater and surrounding community. We boast playgrounds, park areas, ball diamonds, soccer pitches, an outdoor swimming pool, a running track, 9-hole grass green golf course, a skateboard park and our recreational center, Provident Place. Provident Place has undergone a major renovation and is home to our indoor skating arena; curling club; golf club and our youth group. Redwater has a full range of educational opportunities — from preschool to adult programs - and has ensured a future for its children by maintaining a high standard in its education system. The preschool programs include playschool as well as a headstart program.

 

Located in the Town of Redwater, Ochre Park Elementary offers Kindergarten to grade 4 education and Redwater School provides grade 5-12 education. Redwater School also offers the Registered Apprenticeship Program (trades) as well as the Green Certificate Program (agriculture).