Regional Profile Overview

FieldWellThe GROWTH Alberta region offers convenient access to markets throughout Northern Alberta with amongst the lowest operating costs in the province. Businesses choose the region for its highly productive land, abundant resources, skilled and participatory workforce, and genuine ‘open for business’ attitude. Residents enjoy the safe and welcoming atmosphere of the region, packed with amenities and extremely close to the City of Edmonton, but with priority access to healthcare and education that only rural communities can offer.

Get to know the GROWTH Alberta region, and let us help you decide whether we're the right fit for your business and your family.

Economics

Discover the benefits of the GROWTH Alberta region's low rates of taxation, competitive operating costs, unparalleled access to markets, and supportive municipal regimes.

Labour

See how our labour market can fill your needs by learning about the region's overall population, experienced labour by industry and occupation, and educational attainment levels.

Quality of Life

Learn about the quality of life in the GROWTH Alberta region, and discover why others have been attracted to our impressive education, healthcare and community services. We're not trying to be everything to everyone, but for those interested in quiet, safe communities with loads of rural charm, you'll certainly be impressed by the amenities we have to offer.

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Upcoming Events

  • County of Barrhead Council Meeting
    August 03, 2010 (9:30 AM)
    Council Meeting Dates Regular meetings of the Council of the County of Barrhead No. 11 are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each and every month commencing at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the County ...
  • Woodlands County Council Meeting
    August 03, 2010 (7:00 PM)
    Regular Woodlands County council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, alternating locations between the Fort Assiniboine and Whitecourt offices. Meetings are open to the public. Meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month begin at...
  • Town of Barrhead Council Meeting
    August 09, 2010 (5:00 PM)
    The Town of Barrhead invites you to attend regular council meetings held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The meetings are in the Town of Barrhead Council Chambers and are open to the public. Address:  5014-50 Avenue, Barrhead, AB
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