The city of Leduc is located 33 km south of the Alberta provincial capital Edmonton. Leduc sits in the Edmonton Capital Region metropolitan area.
The trade of gas and oil continue to dominate the financial system of the city. Moreover, the Edmonton International Airport is a main employer in the city. The airport is located within Nisku, which is a major industrial park and lies adjacent to Leduc.
Though the city of Leduc is located within the Edmonton Capital Region, it has not developed as quick as other communities near Edmonton, nevertheless, it has steadily continued to develop over recent decades. The Leduc Representative is the local newspaper. There is likewise a regional newspaper called the Leduc-Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer. Leduc Radio is the community radio station which serves the city.
Due to the nearness of Edmonton, all the major media from the big city including television, radio and newspapers, serves Leduc and its surrounding area.