Innovation Employment Grant

The Innovation Employment Grant encourages economic growth by supporting small and medium-sized businesses that invest in research and development (R&D). Businesses can receive a grant worth up to 20% of qualifying expenditures. For more information, visit the Innovation Employment Grant page.

Tax Incentives

  • Northern Living Allowance: Businesses and residents qualify for Canada's Northern Living Allowance, providing additional financial benefits.

  • 2023 Tax Rates in Northern Sunrise County:

    • Non-residential tax rate: 13%
    • Residential tax rate: 3%
    • Farm tax rate: 7.6%
  • Sunrise Gateway Business Park Tax Incentive for New Development:

    • 75% off non-residential municipal tax for the first year
    • 50% off non-residential municipal tax for the second year
    • 25% off non-residential municipal tax for the third year

Transportation Infrastructure

  • Highways and Roads: Northern Sunrise County is well-served by key north-south and east-west highways. Highway 2 is the primary route, connecting the County to the Town of Peace River, Grande Prairie, and Edmonton. In 2017, Hwy 2 saw daily traffic counts of 3,372 commuting passenger vehicles and 1,038 transportation trucks.

  • Air Traffic Network: The Peace River Airport, located minutes from the Town of Peace River, offers charter services.

  • Rail Connection: The CN rail network services Northern Sunrise County with access points in the Village of Nampa and two transloading stations in Reno and off Highway 683.

Utilities

Northern Sunrise County, the Village of Nampa, Lubicon Lake Band #453, and Woodland Cree First Nation have partnered to build a new energy-efficient regional water system aimed at delivering safe, reliable drinking water across the region. The County also offers abundant water resources, natural gas availability, and larger electricity providers with capacity reserves suitable for major users.

Community Experience and Strengths

  • Spectacular Scenery and Wildlife: Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife, alongside the rich cultural heritage of Francophone, Ukrainian, and Aboriginal communities.
  • Welcoming Communities: The County offers a variety of recreational opportunities including public parks, fishing lakes, hiking trails, outdoor ice rinks, and maintained campgrounds.
  • Facilities: The area boasts well-maintained community halls, centers with playgrounds, co-op housing in St. Isidore with low rentals for seniors, and a 9-hole Heart River Golf Course.
  • Strategic Location: A population of 17,000 resides within a 45-minute drive, with a well-developed highway system and nearly 5,000 vehicles passing daily on Highways 2 and 688.
  • Economic Development Support: Northern Sunrise County has an established Economic Development Committee and Economic Development Officer dedicated to fostering a business-friendly environment and sustainable economic growth.
  • Council Commitment: The County Council is deeply committed to building a sustainable economic future, with positive feedback from existing businesses and strong partnerships with regional municipalities.

Why Invest in Northern Sunrise County?

Northern Sunrise County is renowned in northwest Alberta for its highly desirable quality of life, vibrant and welcoming communities, and expansive countryside. We invite new partners, investors, and entrepreneurs to discover the many opportunities for business development, supported by a robust network of resources and incentives.