Sturgeon County - Economic Innovation and Growth

[Sturgeon County - Economic Innovation and Growth @SturgeonEcDev]

Last night, our #SmallBusinessWeek Mixer brought a little ranch-chic charm to the evening as we celebrated the people, ideas and businesses that make our community thrive! #SturgeonProud
📍Free Spirit Ranch
📽️Take a look at some of the highlights!

[Sturgeon County - Economic Innovation and Growth @SturgeonEcDev]

Looking to grow your business and connect with new customers? Join regional industry leaders, major buyers, procurement teams and local suppliers at the 2026 Regional Supply Chain Forum.
📅 November 3 l 4-7 PM
📍 Sherwood Park
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://t.co/juOa8ZYZVa

[Sturgeon County - Economic Innovation and Growth @SturgeonEcDev]

Attend our business mixer for an evening of candid conversations, practical insights, local food and networking.

📍 Free Spirit Ranch
📅 October 20 | 5:30 to 9 p.m.
🎟️ Save 50% on ticket pricing until October 9: https://t.co/9iWspd5xtS

[Sturgeon County - Economic Innovation and Growth @SturgeonEcDev]

Our latest #EcDev e-Newsletter is out! In this edition:
• Take the Leap! Small Business Week Mixer
• Now live: online permitting
• Connect with local procurement opportunities

➡️ Read now: https://t.co/B2mZnMjrlv

📩 Subscribe to stay in the loop: https://t.co/zaQ4mZp5EK

[Sturgeon County - Economic Innovation and Growth @SturgeonEcDev]

Every business has a next leap. Join us at our 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗿 for real stories, practical ideas, local food and meaningful connections.
🎟️ Early bird ticket pricing till October 9
👉Register now: https://t.co/9iWspd4ZEk

[Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation @AlbertaAg]

This week in Agri-News:

🏆 Ag Hall of Fame
🚜 OFCAF open
💻 Rural broadband
🌾 AgriStability deadline
🎉 Celebrating ag societies
🌱 Fall crop estimates
❄️ Winter feeding
🧑‍🌾 Environmental Farm Plan
📆 Markets, events & more!

Read more: https://t.co/ulxZvHAIXm #abag

[Sturgeon County - Economic Innovation and Growth @SturgeonEcDev]

Our latest #EcoDev e-Newsletter is out!
• Finding Wellness in the Woods at Yarrowstead
• Updates on Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Road Projects
• Upcoming Learning + Networking Opportunities

➡️ Read now: https://t.co/OoNmXfNQdJ
📩 Stay in the loop: https://t.co/zaQ4mZp5EK

[Sturgeon County @SturgeonCounty]

Get on board!

Begin a new chapter this year by lending your voice to decisions that help shape our community! Sturgeon County is inviting residents to apply for opportunities on its boards and committees:
• Agricultural Service Board/ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee
• Assessment Review Board
• Community Services Advisory Board
• Economic Development Advisory Board
• *NEW* Naming Task Force
• Sand & Gravel Advisory Committee
• Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
• Transportation Advisory Committee
• Youth Advisory Committee

These roles are a meaningful way to share your perspective, learn more about local priorities, and contribute to the work happening across Sturgeon County. Opportunities vary by board or committee, including the time commitment and term length.

The application deadline is October 5, 2026. Detailed information for each opportunity is available online at https://t.co/GKVI1PMa2E

[Alberta Government @YourAlberta]

A new online portal has been created to collect information on how Alberta businesses are being affected by tariffs and counter-tariffs.

Share your feedback today and help shape Alberta’s response: https://t.co/qgArqSIjAx

[Alberta Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration @AlbertaEconomy]

At a time of rapid change in labour market needs, Alberta’s government is relaunching the Alberta Industry Skills Grant to support industry-led training projects that help build the workforce they need today and into the future. https://t.co/YdaBfDKoEr

[Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation @AlbertaAg]

Supporting local agricultural operations helps create jobs and keeps your hard-earned dollars in your community and our province.

Read more about how to get involved this #LocalFoodWeek: https://t.co/HVihhiojaA

#abag

[Sturgeon County - Economic Innovation and Growth @SturgeonEcDev]

Our latest #EcDev e-Newsletter is out!
• Positive 2026 BRE Survey results
• Forcade Farms business spotlight
• @Meta's Sturgeon Data Centre procurement and employment opportunities

➡️ Read now: https://t.co/lcKJN0HlHO

📩 Subscribe: https://t.co/zaQ4mZp5EK

[Danielle Smith @ABDanielleSmith]

Most Albertans have probably seen the headlines about companies wanting to invest in and build AI data centres in Alberta.

Many Albertans are excited about that, but others have legitimate questions.

Here are the answers to 6 common questions on everything from power to water to land use and how these investments will financially benefit our province now and in the future.

[EDC @ExportDevCanada]

Learn what changing trade rules mean for your business and how to manage cross-border complexity in the U.S. and Mexico at our upcoming webinar Thursday, August 13 at 1 p.m. ET. #Canada #Export

➡ https://t.co/OKivxvWUNj

[Defence Investment Agency @DIA_Canada]

We’re looking for Canadian companies with relevant expertise to accelerate the development, testing and production of uncrewed and autonomous systems for the @NationalDefence and @CanadianForces.
Submit your application by August 14, 2026. https://t.co/JrPPUVtntx

[National Defence @NationalDefence]

Today, the Government of Canada launched the Defence Drone Initiative, a new initiative that will accelerate the development, testing and production of Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems. https://t.co/v0uxDsof1y

[Invest Alberta @Invest_Alberta]

Our July newsletter highlights the investments and announcements shaping Alberta’s economy, including Meta’s AI data centre in Sturgeon County and other developments across technology, energy, clean tech, agriculture, and innovation.

Read more - https://t.co/FFhisf2wYC

[Sturgeon County - Economic Innovation and Growth @SturgeonEcDev]

@LadybugsAlberta More information about our approach to data centre development, approvals and when project details become public is available here: https://t.co/ZA3HMDrFPq.

For further questions or to continue the conversation directly, please contact us at [email protected].

[Sturgeon County - Economic Innovation and Growth @SturgeonEcDev]

Our latest #EcDev e-Newsletter is out!

• Whitson Construction expands in Pro North Industrial Park
• Vendor opportunities at the County Bounty
• EMC survey on tariff impacts to local industry

➡️ Read now: https://t.co/7Dns4ToEiI

[Danielle Smith @ABDanielleSmith]

Learn more about the new Meta AI Data Centre👇

💧 Water smart: The facility will use dry cooling technology, requiring very little water. In fact, the average Alberta golf course uses more water.

⚡️ New Power Plant: Meta is building new electricity generation to support the facility, improving our grid, and bringing down electricity bills for families

👷🏽‍♂️ Jobs for Albertans: 3,000 workers will help build the facility, with 300 permanent jobs once it is complete.

��� Building local infrastructure: Meta is investing approximately $60 million will be invested into roads, water systems, and other local infrastructure upgrades.

💰 A historic investment: Meta is investing $13 billion to build this data centre, one of the largest private sector investments in Canadian history, generating more than $250 million annually in benefits for Albertans, including through royalties, taxes, levies, and fees.