Economic Development Strategy
Clearwater County has adopted an Economic Development Strategy (click here to view the PDF) based on input from residents, business, and an investment readiness assessment.
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Comprehensive Community Profile
The 2022 Community Profile is a document that contains information about Clearwater County that is of interest to potential investors. The report document includes demographics, County assets and statistics that can assist in the decisions making process regarding investment and site selection.
Links to Other Economic Development Pages and Activities
- Nordegg Development Information
- Clearwater County Broadband Project
- David Thompson Country Tourism
- Nordegg Heritage Centre
- Business Permits
Report on Coal Mining in Clearwater County
In May 2020, the Government of Alberta rescinded the 1976 Coal Policy, which had set out what lands could have coal mining activity and the types of coal mines on those lands.
This opened the possibility of open pit mines in some parts of western Clearwater County. There was a mostly negative reaction from the public and the Government of Alberta reinstated the policy in February and committed to a consultation process about coal mining regulations in Alberta.
This report by our Economic Development Officer presents a brief outline of coal mining activity in the County and discusses the impact of recent decisions by the Government of Alberta.
If you have any questions about Economic Development in Clearwater County, please contact Jerry Pratt, Economic Development Officer, at 403-845-4444.