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About the M.D. of Bonnyville One significant task from 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. Alberta has always been known for its abundance of tourism products. The M.D. of Bonnyville is invested in tourism. The visitor experience is an important component of the M.D. economy. A significant portion of the M.D. is dedicated to the tourism sector. The M.D. owns and operates 12 campgrounds and Kinosoo Ridge Resort, which offers year-round elevated adventures with 42 acres of skiable terrain in the winter and a 60-foot-tall Aerial Adventure Park and target golf in the summer. Tourism helps diversify the local economy. Travel Alberta’s goal is to almost double total travel spending in the province from $10 million to $19 million by 2035. The M.D. plans to be part of this tourism revenue and product growth with upgrades and expansions to our owned and operated recreation facilities. The visitor economy impacts many local businesses. 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.
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.
Population Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census
M.D. of Bonnyville -------------------------- 11,889 City of Cold Lake ---------------------------- 15,661 Lac La Biche County ------------------------ 7,673