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Drayton ValleyManny DeolTown ManagerBox 6837 Drayton Valley, Alberta Canada T7A 1A1 E-mail: Phone: (780) 514-2200 Fax: (780) 542-5753 Web: www.town.draytonvalley.ab.ca  COMPLETE
PROFILEComplete Profiles courtesy of AlbertaFirst.com. Drayton Valley Map: Click here. Photo
Gallery - Drayton Valley Business Gallery  CommunicationsGAER features all the latest forms of communication and information services. Edmonton media – television, radio and newspapers – keep communities in touch with the world; local services offer regional news.
Workforce and TrainingIndustries bank on GAER’s productive workforce to provide the labour, drive and expertise for forestry, oil and gas, mining, agriculture, and tourism. The population here is energetic and employable; they are hardy and industrious people, younger on average than most Albertans or Canadians. The combination of industry opportunities and a motivated workforce means unemployment rates lower than the Canadian average and high prosperity throughout the region.In GAER, people are ready to work and learn - the foundation of a strong economy. Education & Training Education and training opportunities within the Grande Alberta Economic Region encompass a number of exciting choices from forest technology to business training. Consortiums offer post-secondary programs and services, while continuing education facilities arrange non-credit courses. Many communities offer literacy training, as well as help learning English as a second language. On-the-job-training, work-experience, and technical training can be gained through apprenticeship or industry training in one of the trades. If you are a prospective student, you may qualify for financial assistance through provincial channels, as well as the Canada Students Loan Program. You may also wish to explore the possibility of receiving (scholarships or bursaries). The Alberta Career Information Hotline can assist you in making knowledgeable career and training decisions. Pembina
Educational Consortium Phone: (780) 542-5400 Fax: (780) 542-4334 Email: pec.dv@ccinet.ab.ca Powerhouse Community Learning Councils Drayton Valley Adult Literacy Society Land/Real EstateFor information on land and real estate in the area, contact local municipal development offices or use MLS [link] to search realty listings. AlbertaFirst.com provides
information on provincial industrial land. Municipal land: Richard Grams Phone: (780) 514-2200
Venture Realty Remax Boxshaw Four Realty
Natural ResourcesFeaturing rich central Alberta farmland, aspen parkland and the Canadian Rockies, this is a region of abundant natural wealth – clear waters, green forests, fertile land, and sub-surface resources. The region’s major industries are forestry, oil and gas, mining, and agriculture.Resources in the area are developed with the help and guidance of key government departments: Alberta
Agriculture Alberta
Environment and Energy Alberta
Sustainable Resource Development Energy
and Utilities Board
UtilitiesTelus Communications provides local telephone service.
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