[2] Established in 1964 as Red Deer College, (RDC), the institution was built for a smaller semi-rural community but, in the years since its founding, the city has grown into the third largest in the province.

Red Deer College's arms, supporters and flag (all designed by Darren George) were registered with the Canadian Heraldic Authority on February 20, 2004.

[6][needs update] The Agora Student Conference is held annually at RDP in support of undergraduates in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

The Donald School of Business (DSB) was situated in downtown Red Deer in the Millennium Centre building.

[7] Team and mixed sports Red Deer Polytechnic participate in include: basketball, soccer, volleyball, hockey, badminton, cross country running, curling, rodeo, dance, and (formerly) golf.