Leduc is a city of 33,000, located in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of the province. The oil and gas industry comprises most of the economic activity in Leduc, with the petrochemical industry following a close second. Situated on the CANAMEX Trade Corridor at the intersection of two CP railway lines, Leduc is an important economic player in Alberta.
While Leduc itself does not have a significant Jewish population or history, Jews have made significant contributions to Alberta’s history, culture and economy. We thank Mayor Bob Young for proclaiming May 2023 as Jewish Heritage Month in Leduc. It is this support from communities with smaller grassroots Jewish presence that makes Jewish Heritage Month special.