Business View Civil and Municipal l January 2023

204 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 With the publication of the 2022 to 2027 Strategic Plan, the M.D. of Bonnyville’s goals in the coming years are clear. First, it wants to focus on the diversification of its economic development. While the oil and gas industry is booming now with higher energy costs, the industry can be volatile. Additionally, the trend of environmental sustainability likely will force Canada and much of the world to be less dependent on these fossil fuels in the decades ahead. Hoggan believes the M.D. needs to diversify in other areas. Second is that the M.D. of Bonnyville will undergo a targeted rebranding campaign designed to maximize its year-round recreational events and make it more of a destination for tourists as an alternative to the more expensive Canadian Rockies. A third goal is the continuous improvements and upgrades to the district’s infrastructure, namely with water and sewer services. These services need to support not just residents but the Bonnyville Regional Airport and other commercial entities. Such upgrades are needed to handle the expected influx of tourism. Lastly, the M.D. of Bonnyville looks to have a positive impact on the climate with carbon capture and sustainable efforts where feasible. “The future is extremely bright for us with many projects underway to support our community growth and emphasis on tourism,” Hoggan concludes. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n KristallTurm® GmbH & Co. KG www.kristallturm.com KristallTurm® is the world’s leading manufacturer of free-standing, high quality High Ropes Courses for over 12 years. This German-based company takes care of the entire process, from initial visualization, planning and consulting to production, logistics and after-sales service. Learn more on our website: www.kristallturm.com n SE Design and Consulting Inc. https://sedesign.ca SE Design and Consulting Inc. is a growing Civil/Municipal engineering firm located in the Lakeland area since 2004.We specialized in a range of planning, engineering, geomatic survey, construction inspection services, and project management; using leading-edge technology to achieve the best results for every job. n Dr. Reno Renovations & Restorations www.drrenoresto.com