County Advantages

The County of Northern Lights possesses all the necessary elements to support development within its boundaries including:

Proximity to resources and to two large urban centres (Peace River and Grande Prairie)
Extensive transportation infrastructure: air access, rail service and a “corridor” highway route. The Mackenzie Highway (Highway #35) is a major trucking route to NWT.
Offers residents a vibrant quality of life (including education and health amenities complimented by abundant recreation opportunities)
Residents represent a quality workforce (good skills and work ethic)
Demonstrated business and development success
Strong internal business community cooperation and support
Dedicated economic development strategy endorsed and supported by Council
Available, advantageously priced land for development