Visit the Castle Provincial Park and Wildland Park! An area comprising of more than 100,000 hectares in the deep southwest corner of our Region and Province, visitors will enjoy a variety of day use and longer stay facilities as well as recreational opportunities. To view the Summer brochure for the Castle Area click here. To learn more about the Castle Provincial and Wildland Park
Diversity of Investment Currently in the Region there are a variety of investments underway in various stages of approval or construction:new tour operators a coal mine expansion of an existing wind farm the first large scale commercial solar developments (800 + acres) the first medicinal cannabis production facility in the Region
Live, work, and play in Alberta SouthWest! Our fifteen communities have attracted and retained many people for the lifestyle they offer. Within our Region there is two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a National Park, multiple Provincial Parks, an International and Provincial border and many recreational activities. The teacher to student ratios are favourable, most people have access to a family doctor, and the oft missed small town hospitality remains alive and well here. Alberta SouthWest is becoming increasingly connected to the rest of the world with 5 communities having high speed fiber optic networks to the home and businesses enabling residents and businesses in these communities to satisfy all of their connectivity needs. This creates opportunities for people who want to live and work in small communities and can telecommute for their work. Learn more about our communities
Tour our Region in Photos The Alberta SouthWest Region contains an abundance of scenic backroads, big sky views, and ever changing landscape to appease every photographers wishes. Paddle on a mountain lake draped in thick fog listening to the sounds of the forest nearby. Focus in our the smallest of wildflowers as you tour through one of the most diverse regions of flora and fauna. Look up to the dark skies and marvel at the Milky Way and numerous constellations. Take in the 180 degree views of the Rocky Mountains and of the prairies, briefly intercepted by the rising foothills. View more photos here
What is a REDA? Alberta SouthWest is one of nine Regional Economic Development Alliances (REDAs) within Alberta. An often asked question to us is: what is a REDA? Read more and view the full REDA Map