CANADIAN ARMED FORCES P R O C U R E M E N T
About the M.D. of Bonnyville One significant task f rom the Municipal District of Bonnyville’s Business and Industry Growth Strategy was to create a community profile to help attract new people and businesses to our area. What is a community profile? It is a snapshot of information, resources, and trends within the community that establishes the context for decision making specific to personal re-location or business retention, expansion, and attraction. Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake has operated since 1954. Original construction took place between 1952 and 1954. CFB Cold Lake is an important component of diversifying the economy. CFB Cold Lake as a neighbour to the M.D. is approximately 35 kms south of the Cold Lake Weapons Range (CLAWR). The weapons range occupies 1.17 million hectares a significant portion of the M.D. landmass dedicated to training for the CF-18 Hornets. Many local businesses both directly and indirectly support CFB Cold Lake.
Workforce The M.D.’s workforce of those over the age of 15 is approximately 10,000 with a participation rate of 68 per cent.
Education Levels Close to eight per cent of M.D. residents have a university certificate, diploma, or degree. Approximately 18 per cent of residents have a college or non-university certificate or diploma, and over 14 per cent have apprenticeship trade certificates or diplomas.
CFB Cold Lake is the busiest fighter base in Canada as a world class tactical fighter training facility that supports both the domestic and international roles of Canada’s Air Force. The M.D. of Bonnyville trade area exceeds 67,000 people and the region is predicted to grow over the next decade. The average household income in the region is among the highest in the province, supported by natural resources.
Population Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census
M.D. of Bonnyville -------------------------- 11,889 City of Cold Lake ---------------------------- 15,661 Lac La Biche County ------------------------ 7,673