Infrastructure
- Transportation
Queen Elizabeth II Highway crosses the region from south to north, and the Yellowhead Highway from east to west. Other major highways include Highway 9, Highway 21, Veteran Memorial Highway, David Thomson Highway, Cowboy Trail, Grizzly Trail and Buffalo Trail. Poundmaker Trail runs through the north-east of the region.
- Health Regions
The following health regions are located in the region: Aspen Regional Health Authority, David Thompson Regional Health Authority and East Central Health.
- Education
Post-secondary institutions in the region are Red Deer College, Olds College, and Lakeland College.
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