Gibbons AB

Toys has been a significant community supporter since its inception, expanding its operations over the past 30 years and contributing to local employment. Another key player is Surerus, an oilfield pipeline company from Fort St. John, BC, which has become a mainstay in Gibbons, providing critical jobs and supporting its economic infrastructure. These businesses and others like them, alongside various local restaurants, and grooming services, form the backbone of the Gibbons economy. Fortunately, the Town does not just focus on its local partnerships; regional partnerships are also vital to promoting the community’s many amenities and leisurely quality of life. To enhance its visibility and attract investment, Gibbons partners with Edmonton Global, a regional marketing group that promotes communities within the Edmonton area globally. DEVELOPING INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS The other partnerships that Gibbons maintains are related more to its infrastructural growth and community development. “We’ve been working with Landrex Inc., one of Gibbons’ major landowners / developers with over 52 years of experience in building successful projects and have had significant impact in each chosen community. To maximize positive outcomes, we have been working hard to develop key residential and commercial projects with them,” O’Malley confirms. These partnerships help Gibbon’s market its community effectively while simultaneously driving residential and commercial development, ensuring that it is prepared to meet the oncoming demands of the economic seeds currently being planted. Gibbons is actively engaged in several infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing community amenities. One major initiative is the Heartland Station development, a 4.5 acre commercial site featuring a newLoblaws Independent Grocery Store,TimHortons, A&W Restaurant, and various other businesses. This project alone is set to create between 200-300 jobs and significantly boost local property tax revenues RICH IN HISTORY ROOTED IN FAMILY Gibbons is a vibrant and growing community located along the picturesque banks of the Sturgeon River Valley. WWW. G I B BON S . C A 6 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 07