Redcliff is a town of 4,372 (2001) people located north of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Medicine Hat is a city of about 50,000 people located in the southeastern part of the province of Alberta, Canada on the Trans-Canada Highway Number 1 and on the South Saskatchewan River. ... Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th)  - Land 642,317 km²  - Water 19,531 km² (2. ...

Origins

Industry

The primary industries that support the local economy relate to oil and gas, and the climate in Southern Alberta.

There are many businesses in and around Redcliff that provide services to the Oil and Natural Gas industries from well drilling to the laying of pipelines.

Due to the quantity of cheap and abundant natural gas reserves plus being known as one of the sunniest places in Canada -- a flourishing greenhouse industry has grown-up in an around Redcliff. Greenhouse products include vegetables (sweet bell peppers, beefsteak tomatoes, tomatoes on the vine, and long english cucumbers) and plants, mostly flowers, but including trees.

In the past, Redcliff was known for the production of glass, brick and pottery products. Now these factories have moved to Medicine Hat or vanished. IXL - the brick plant, has moved all Redcliff operations to Medicine Hat.

Recreation

There's a pool.

Schools

Redcliff has three schools located within the town serving children from kindergarten to grade 9. Kindergarten (German for garden for children) is a name used in many parts of the world for the first stages of a childs classroom education. ...

They are:

• Isabel F. Cox Elementary School (kindergarten - grade 3)
• Margaret Wooding Elementary School (grades 4-6)
• Parkside Junior High School (grades 7-9)

High school students (grades 10-12) are bused to Eagle Butte High School in Dunmore, or may enter the Medicine Hat School District.

External links

• Town of Redcliff official homepage