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HintonRenee LaBoucaneDirector of Economic Development2nd Floor 131 Civic Centre Road Hinton, Alberta Canada T7V 2E5 E-mail: Phone: (780) 865-6004 Fax: (780) 865-5706 Web: www.town.hinton.ab.ca  COMPLETE
PROFILE Complete Profiles courtesy of AlbertaFirst.com. Hinton Map: Click here. Photo Gallery - Hinton 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. Yellowhead Region Educational Consortium Yellowhead Region
Educational Consortium Powerhouse Community Learning Councils Hinton Literacy Centre 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. Andre-Kopp & Associates Realty Ltd. Century 21 Windgate Realty REMAX 2000
Realty Inc. Mountain 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:
Utilities Telus Communications provides
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