Living, Working, Learning

Alberta’s International Region has an outstanding quality of life, thrives on a wide range of sectors, and has access to first-class educational resources.

The region has an excellent location that is safe, affordable and prosperous.

• The region’s proximity to the province's Capital offers substantial value to the communities by providing access to a large urban centre while maintaining a small town lifestyle. 
• Communities in the region have been designated as ‘Safe Communities’ and are now active members of the Safe Communities Foundation of Canada.  This increases safe practices in all areas of life whether it be driving, working, or enjoying your weekend.
• Housing costs in Alberta are among the most reasonable in the country and Alberta is the only province that does not incur a provincial tax on goods and services. 
• This region has a wealth of recreational opportunities, a multi-cultured population and a wide array of amenities that will satisfy any family.

The region is compiled of a wide range of dynamic industries that offer stability and substantial growth opportunities.  Nisku Business Park, western Canada's largest business and industrial park, is the heart of the region and provides a strong anchor.  The core industries are Energy and Transportation & Logistics.  Other industries include Agri-Business, Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering/Technical Services, Environmental Services, Retail/Commercial, Technology/Communications, Tourism/Entertainment, and Professional, Financial and Government Services. There are distinct advantages that place Alberta before other regions when considering where to set up a business including no provincial sales tax, a low overall tax regime, streamlined regulations, an ultra-modern infrastructure, a  highly skilled and productive workforce, a legally-mandated balanced provincial budget and one of the highest R&D spending per capita regions in all of Canada.

Alberta's International Region offers a wide variety of education and learning experiences. Residents living in the region are given only the best opportunities at improving their education.  Alberta's public school system has recently been recognized as one of the best in the world as demonstrated in a recent PISA International Assessment.  Dozens of elementary and secondary schools provide education ranging from tiny-tots to high school.  In addition, there are several impressive public libraries, workforce and employer learning opportunities, local training facilities, work experience programs and apprenticeship programs.  There is also excellent access to Edmonton based post-secondary institutions including University of Alberta, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and MacEwan College. This gives the region a highly skilled workforce and access to newly graduated students with up-to-date training in all sectors.