Why Sturgeon County

Let’s Make Things Happen

Discover an innovative ecosystem that includes talent, infrastructure, market access and more.

5 Reasons to Set Up in Sturgeon County

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Global Market Access

Discover a location with multi-modal transport options supporting trade by land and air within the region, and by sea through access to national-level port services.

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Strong Talent Pipeline

Access a robust regional pipeline of graduate talent and tap into an established workforce of over 840K individuals spanning diverse industries.

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Market Potential

Locate in a diverse, growing community that embraces rural lifestyles while enjoying the benefits of being in one of the fastest growing regions in Canada.

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Sectoral Opportunities

Explore a wealth of opportunities in leading sectors such as Aerospace, Defence and Security, Data Centres, Energy, Transportation and Logistics, and Value-Added Agriculture.

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Quality of Life

Tap into rural-urban charm with beneficial amenities for everyone.

Global Market Access

Sturgeon County is a location with the necessary infrastructure and trade regulations to help you access your target markets.

The municipality is situated just north of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada and is a leading municipality in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

Sturgeon County is serviced by 14 highways and three key development areas, nationally connected class 1 freight railways and access to renowned airports and seaports serving international markets.

Connected, innovative, and primed for sustainable investment, and bonus – we’re less than 4 hours from the Rockies.

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Trade Agreements and Corridor Access

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)​
Canada - United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA)​
Canada-United States- Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)​
New West Partnership Trade Agreement
New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA)

Strong Talent Pipeline

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Access to Talent

Young Diverse Talent Pool

With a population of 1.4 million, 8 post secondary institutions and more than 130,000 students, the Edmonton region is well equipped to meet workforce requirements.

Large Regional Workforce

Sturgeon County is strategically positioned to take advantage of the Edmonton metropolitan region workforce catchment of over 450,000 individuals, with 144,860 having a bachelors degree or higher.

Globally Renowned Research Partners

The Edmonton Metropolitan Region is quickly becoming a world leading research hub, ranked 3rd globally for artificial intelligence research and additional strengths in robotics, autonomous vehicles, sustainable agriculture and cleantech.

Local Academic Institution Ecosystem

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Located in a Leading Regional Economy

Sturgeon County is a proud member of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region (EMR), one of the fastest growing regions in Canada. The EMR has more than double the national average in export growth, generating $110B in GDP.

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Deep regional talent pool with 8 post-secondary institutions

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Global market access via highway and CN Railway’s Class 1 Network (spans Canada and mid-America, connecting to three coasts)

Availability of Suitable Land

Thousands of acres of shovel-ready heavy, medium and light industrial land await.

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Land in Sturgeon

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Industrial Heartland

Has 582 square kilometer industrial energy cluster and Canada’s largest hydrocarbon processing region.

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Villeneuve Airport

Has development plans in place to turn the area into a hub for tech, aerospace and defence business.

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Sturgeon Industrial Park

Has lands suitable for food processing, ag-tech development, food ingredient production and more!

Companies Choosing Sturgeon

Quality of Life

The Edmonton Region Has Some of the Lowest Property Costs in the Country

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Healthcare

Universal healthcare ensures essential medical services for all.

Outdoor Living

Walking trails and the Rockies within four hours drive.

Education Free

Free primary and secondary schooling for all families.

Emergency

Reliable emergency response ensures community safety always.

Golf Options

Many local golf courses for recreation and leisure.

Family Support

Programs enhance social wellbeing and support families.

Relocation Resources

Sturgeon County
Live in Canada

Information and resources for immigrants on how to come to Canada to work and become a resident.

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Opportunity Alberta

Tips for how to start a business in Alberta.

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Sturgeon County Resident Guide

New the County, or need a refresh on our services? View our Resident Guide for up to date information in living and working in Sturgeon County.

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