DAWE: Railroad history runs deep in Red Deer - Red Deer Advocate
Central Alberta is very rich in railroad history. Most of the communities in this region began as townsites or sidings on a rail line. One of the most spectacular heritage railroad landmarks is the huge Alberta Central Railway bridge across the Red Deer River, south west of the City, near the old railroad hamlet/siding of Mintlaw.
Source: reddeeradvocate.com