Rural Entrepreneur Stream – Participating communities

Find participating communities to apply to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program’s Rural Entrepreneur Stream.

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Overview

Candidates interested in a specific rural Alberta community can connect with the community contact person to discuss their business proposal and schedule an exploratory visit. Each community has their own process for scheduling an exploratory visit.

  • Communities reserve the right to meet only with potential entrepreneurs they choose.

The following rural Alberta communities are currently participating in the Rural Entrepreneur Stream. When contacting a community, use only the contact details listed in each community’s profile. Communities not listed here but wanting to participate can submit the Community Enrolment Form to [email protected].

The following rural communities are participating in the Rural Entrepreneur Stream:

Table 1. Rural Entrepreneur Stream communities and contacts

CommunityContactEnrolment date
City of BrooksMitchell Iwaasa 
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 403-362-3333
Email: [email protected]
May 13, 2022
City of CamroseKevin Johnson
Business Development Coordinator
Phone: 780-672-4428
Email: [email protected]
May 13, 2022
City of Cold LakeKevin Nagoya
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-594-4494 extension 7930
Email: [email protected]
June 19, 2023
City of Grande PrairieAinsley Miller
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 780-830-7432
Email: [email protected]
November 25, 2022
City of LacombeIwa Post
Community Economic Development Associate
Phone: 403-782-6666
Email: [email protected]
May 13, 2022
City of LethbridgeTrevor Lewington
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 403-331-0022
Email: [email protected]
January 31, 2023
City of WetaskiwinVern May
Economic Development Manager
Phone: 780-361-4450
Email: [email protected]
March 14, 2023
County of CamroseJessica Ohm
Economic Development Assistant
Phone: 780-678-3070
Email: [email protected]
December 12, 2022
County of WetaskiwinCarla Thompson
Economic Development Manager
Phone: 780-361-6232
Email: [email protected]
March 24, 2022
Flagstaff CountyJenalee Waring
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 780-384-4152
Email: [email protected]
January 31, 2023
Fort McMurray Wood BuffaloBeverley Tjarera
Program Manager, Workforce Development
Phone: 780-972-1657
Email: [email protected]
January 31, 2023
Lac La Biche CountyHeather Stromquist
Manager, Economic Development & Tourism
Phone: 780-623-5017
Email: [email protected]
October 6, 2023
Lac Ste. Anne CountyTanya Vanderwell
Senior Development Officer
Phone: 780-785-3411
Email: [email protected]
June 19, 2023
Lacombe CountyKerrie Taylor
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 403-782-8389
Email: [email protected]
May 13, 2022
Montana First NationGeorge Addai
General Manager
Phone: 780-287-8588
Email: [email protected] 
April 24, 2024
Municipal District of Peace
No. 135
Barb Johnson
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-338-3845
Email: [email protected]
October 5, 2022
Municipal District of Smoky River
No. 130
Diane Chiasson
Economic Development Executive Officer
Phone: 780-837-6630
Email: [email protected]
October 5, 2022
Municipal District of Spirit River
No. 133
Dan Dibbelt
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-864-3500
Email: [email protected]
October 5, 2022
Red Deer CountySandra Badry
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 403-357-2395
Email: [email protected]
March 24, 2022
Town of BlackfaldsPeter McGee
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 403-885-6246
Email: [email protected]
May 13, 2022
Town of BonnyvilleMark Laver
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 587-899-9116
Email: [email protected]
June 14, 2022
Town of Bow IslandDavid Matz
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 403-545-2522
Email: [email protected]
December 9, 2024
Town of ClaresholmAli Hemmaway
Economic Development Assistant
Phone: 403-468-8043
Email: [email protected]
March 14, 2023
Town of DidsburyAlexandra Ross
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 403-818-1892
Email: [email protected]
March 24, 2022
Town of FalherDiane Chiasson
Economic Development Executive Officer
Phone: 780-837-6630
Email: [email protected]
October 5, 2022
Town of Fox CreekDeivydas (Davis) Prizgintas
Communication and Economics Development Coordinator
Phone: 403-493-3118
Email: [email protected]
June 19, 2024
Town of GrimshawBrian Allen
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-332-4626
Email: [email protected]
October 5, 2022
Town of High PrairieBill McKennan
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-523-3388
Email: [email protected]
July 20, 2022
Town of InnisfailGordon Shaw
Manager of Community Development Services
Phone: 403-227-3376
Email: [email protected]
August 2, 2022
Town of MayerthorpeChristopher Leggett
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-786-2416
Email: [email protected]
January 23, 2024
Town of McLennanDiane Chiasson
Economic Development Executive Officer
Phone: 780-837-6630
Email: [email protected]
October 5, 2022
Town of MundareColin Zyla
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-764-3929
Email: [email protected]
October 30, 2024
Town of OldsSandra Blyth
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 403-507-4839
Email: [email protected]
March 24, 2022
Town of OnowayJennifer Thompson
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-967-5338
Email: [email protected]
December 9, 2024
Town of OyenWanda Diakow
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 403-575-9533
Email: [email protected]
November 25, 2022
Town of Peace RiverKariene Whittley
Business Retention Specialist
Phone: 780-624-2574
Email: [email protected]
June 19, 2023
Town of PenholdBonnie Stearns
Executive Assistant
Phone: 403-886-3281
Email: [email protected]
June 30, 2023
Town of PonokaSandra Smith
Communications Manager
Phone: 403-783-4431
Email: mailto:[email protected]
March 18, 2025
Town of ProvostGarry Duffett
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 780-753-2261
Email: [email protected]
July 20, 2022
Town of SedgewickJim Fedyk
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-384-3504
Email: [email protected]
May 13, 2022
Town of Slave LakeMatoks Olasanoye
Director of Corporate Services
Phone: 780-849-8018
Email: [email protected]
June 14, 2022
Town of StettlerByron Geddes
Executive Director of Board of Trades
Phone: 403-742-3181
Email: [email protected]
May 13, 2022
Town of SundreJonathan Allan
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 403-638-3551
Email: [email protected]
June 14, 2022
Town of Sylvan LakeAmanda Mercer
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 403-864-5633
Email: [email protected]
July 20, 2022
Town of TaberAmy Allred
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 403-223-5500
Email: [email protected]
June 14, 2022
Town of TrochuJamie Collins
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 403-442-3085
Email: [email protected]
March 24, 2022
Town of Two HillsAdam Kozakiewicz
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-657-3395
Email: [email protected]
October 19, 2023
Town of VikingDouglas Lefsrud
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-336-3466
Email: [email protected]
March 21. 2025
Town of WainwrightCarley Herbert
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 780-842-3381
Email: [email protected]
May 13, 2022
Town of WhitecourtRhonda Hough
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 780-778-2273
Email: [email protected]
October 5, 2022
Village of AcmeGary Sawatzky
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 403-546-3783
Email: [email protected]
October 5, 2022
Village of BerwynDaniel Dibbelt
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 780-527-4033
Email: [email protected]
October 5, 2022
Village of ChauvinAllan Skinner
Chief Operating Officer
Phone: 780-858-3881
Email: [email protected]
October 27, 2024
Village of CliveCarla Kenney
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 403-784-3366
Email: [email protected]
March 24, 2022
Village of ConsortWanda Diakow
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 403-575-9533
Email: [email protected]
November 25, 2022
Village of DonnellyDiane Chiasson
Economic Development Executive Officer
Phone: 780-837-6630
Email: [email protected]
October 5, 2022
Village of ForestburgDwight Dibben
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-582-3668
Email: [email protected]
July 20, 2022
Village of GirouxvilleDiane Chiasson
Economic Development Executive Officer
Phone: 780-837-6630
Email: [email protected]
October 5, 2022
Village of VilnaEarla Wagar
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 780-636-3620
Email: [email protected]
April 24, 2024
Westlock CountyMark Gallant
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 780-349-3346
Email: [email protected]
April 11, 2023

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