CORE

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Industries that drive our region.

These are industries where CORE has existing assets, experience and potential.

Energy & Industrial Services activity in the CORE region

01 — Sector

Energy & Industrial Services

The CORE region has a long history of supporting Alberta's energy sector through specialized industrial services, fabrication, maintenance and environmental expertise. Its skilled workforce and access to resource markets support continued investment and diversification.

Opportunities

  • Equipment servicing
  • Fabrication
  • Maintenance services
  • Environmental services
  • Industrial contracting

Competitive Advantages

  • Established industrial ecosystem
  • Experienced workforce
  • Regional service hubs
  • Access to resource markets
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Forestry & Value-Added Wood activity in the CORE region

02 — Sector

Forestry & Value-Added Wood

Abundant timber resources, established forestry operations, skilled trades and transportation infrastructure create a strong foundation for value-added wood manufacturing and fibre-based industries.

Opportunities

  • Engineered wood products
  • Biomass energy
  • Fibre products
  • Prefabricated building materials

Competitive Advantages

  • Established forestry industry
  • Skilled trades workforce
  • Transportation connections
  • Biomass and value-added potential
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Agriculture & Agri-Food activity in the CORE region

03 — Sector

Agriculture & Agri-Food

Strong crop and livestock production, available land and connections to Alberta's food-processing market create opportunities to process, store, distribute and add value to regional agricultural products.

Opportunities

  • Food processing
  • Livestock processing
  • Feed production
  • Greenhouses
  • Cold storage
  • Distribution

Competitive Advantages

  • Strong production base
  • Highway 43 market access
  • Available industrial land
  • Growing value-added opportunities
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Manufacturing & Fabrication activity in the CORE region

04 — Sector

Manufacturing & Fabrication

A skilled trades workforce, available industrial land and demand from energy, forestry, agriculture and construction make the region a practical location for manufacturing and fabrication investment.

Opportunities

  • Metal fabrication
  • Equipment manufacturing
  • Modular construction
  • Industrial products

Competitive Advantages

  • Diversified industrial customers
  • Experienced welders, machinists and mechanics
  • Development-ready sites
  • Access to regional supply chains
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Transportation & Logistics activity in the CORE region

05 — Sector

Transportation & Logistics

Highway 43, rail and regional airport connections provide access to Edmonton, northern Alberta and major industrial and resource markets, supporting logistics, warehousing and distribution investment.

Opportunities

  • Warehousing
  • Transportation services
  • Distribution centres
  • Supply chain support

Competitive Advantages

  • Highway 43 Corridor location
  • Edmonton and northern market access
  • CANAMEX corridor connection
  • Existing transportation services
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Construction & Industrial Services activity in the CORE region

06 — Sector

Construction & Industrial Services

Industrial, commercial, agricultural and infrastructure activity sustains demand for construction and trades services. Experienced contractors and suppliers can support projects throughout the connected region.

Opportunities

  • Civil construction
  • Mechanical services
  • Electrical services
  • Industrial maintenance

Competitive Advantages

  • Demand across multiple industries
  • Deep skilled-trades pool
  • Large-project experience
  • Established supplier network
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