Tap into Canada's armed forces assets here in Sturgeon County. Use our location advantages to meet your ITB obligations and secure sustainable procurement needs as you take advantage of our multi-modal transportation and infrastructure systems.
Located along the western boundary of Sturgeon County, Alexander First Nation (AFN) is a member of the Villeneuve Landing Network and is home to Alexander Business Corporation.
Located mere minutes from Sturgeon Industrial Park (SIP) and Edmonton’s downtown core, CFB Edmonton is home to the "Army of the West", 3rd Canadian Division Support Group (3 CDSG). It provides personnel, administrative and technical support, range and training areas needed by other Canadian Armed Forces units and their members along with proximity to both CFB Wainwright and RCAF 4 Wing Cold Lake. Base personnel includes 5,829 regular force members, 403 reservists and 506 civilian employees, nearly half of whom live in our community.
Regional strengths in AI/Machine Learning, Communications, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Space Sciences and Health Technology. Access to the fourth largest number of STEM graduates in the country and maximize multiplier opportunities by partnering with world renowned universities, colleges, polytechnics and research institutions.
The lands surrounding Villeneuve Airport (ZVL) are prime for commercial and industrial investment. There is huge potential to support regional economic growth, diversification and new jobs. The area benefits from tremendous road, rail, and air infrastructure as well as innovative businesses already onsite.
