PROTEIN & AGRICULTURE T E C H N O L O G I E S
About the M.D. of Bonnyville
Workforce
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.
The M.D.’s workforce of those over the age of 15 is approximately 10,000 with a participation rate of 68 per cent.
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. The M.D. is rooted in farming and ranching. Agriculture is an important component of the economy and culture. A significant portion of the M.D. landmass is dedicated to the agricultural sector. Many local businesses are both directly and indirectly associated with farming and ranching. The M.D. of Bonnyville trade area exceeds 67,000 people. 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.
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.
Population Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census
M.D. of Bonnyville -------------------------- 11,889 City of Cold Lake ---------------------------- 15,661 Lac La Biche County ------------------------ 7,673