Sturgeon County is a diverse, active community that pioneers opportunities and promotes initiative while embracing rural lifestyles. Located on the northern boundaries of Edmonton and St. Albert providing residents with access to urban amenities and the advantages of country living. Presently, Sturgeon County has a population of 20,495 (Municipal Census 2016). Sturgeon County is best known for its agricultural sector, and is also home to a portion of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland with companies like Agrium, Northwest Upgrading, Provident Energy/Williams, Access Pipeline and Bunge Canada included in the list of major employers in the heavy industrial sector.