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SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE
NORTHERN SUNRISE COUNTY
NORTHERN
SUNRISE
COUNTY
We’ve got it all… and we want to share it!
Northern Sunrise County is seeking partners, investors,
and entrepreneurs. We’re always investing in our
economy, and now we’re attracting and welcoming
value-added, agricultural businesses. We have research,
business plans and an ideal location. If this interests you,
we want to hear from you and see how we can help.
LIFE IN NORTHERN SUNRISE
Nestled comfortably in northwestern Alberta, Northern
Sunrise County has 21,000 square kilometres of
Alberta’s finest wilderness and agricultural land. Below
ground, we have one of the province’s largest
oil sands deposits.
We enjoy a desirable quality of life in the countryside,
and we’re near the town of Peace River, which has all
the amenities for modern living.
A CULTURE OF AGRICULTURE
Northern Sunrise County is an integral part of the most
northern agricultural region in the world. Our farming
products and practices are as diverse and innovative as
our people.
Generations of collective farming knowledge has
led to the Peace Country becoming internationally
renowned for its superior agricultural products.
The Village of Nampa has a grain terminal, which
is one of twelve available in the wider region. We also
have multiple transloading facilities with
direct access to CN Rail.
DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE
FOR THE SUNRISE GATEWAY
BUSINESS PARK
First year is 75% off municipal taxes,
second year is 50% off municipal taxes,
and third year is 25% off municipal taxes.
Investors have the advantage of
tapping into a well-trained and competent
workforce, thanks to the presence of
Northern Lakes College and Northwest
Polytechnic campus, which provides
courses tailored to meet the demands of
the local labour market.
SUGGESTED VALUE-ADDED
AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES
Here are a handful of opportunities for
value-added businesses in Northern
Sunrise County. For research, business
plans, or information about getting your
value-added business started, please
contact us directly.
Annual development grants
exist for those starting a
value-added agri-tourism
business. We have conceptual
plans for a distillery, winery
or small cheese business,
and other businesses may be
eligible, too.
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Canola processing facilities:
Our region is very well suited for
growing canola. A local crushing
and refining plant would increase
financial incentive for our farmers
to increase canola production,
which will help Canada meet
market demands.
Oat processing plant: A facility
that produces rolled and steel-cut
oats would be ideal in Northern
Sunrise County. If interested, we
have a business plan available.
Barley processing plant: The
Northwest doesn’t have a barley
processing plant. Our barley is
sent to processors elsewhere in
Alberta and Canada. We’re also
close to several local breweries
that purchase malt barley.
A yogurt, cheese curd or
ice cream factory: Northern
Sunrise County is home to
Enterprise Lavoie Dairy Farm and
Baars Dairy Farm. While other
agriculture commodities struggle
with prices, weather, and disease,
the dairy industry is stable. The
challenges lie in keeping costs
down and efficient management.
For more information, contact:
Lynn Florence, Economic Development Officer
780-625-3288
lflorence@northernsunrise.net
NorthernSunrise.net