Business View Civil & Municipal - May 2023

140 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5 their job shadow. So, it hooked them for future employment. It had a lot of successes in our community, engaging young people at the age when they’re starting to think about their future and moving into their future career plans.” A rig training program was also on offer through Northern Lights Public Schools, and although it was stopped during COVID, it provided an opportunity for older students to learn to operate oil rigs and other heavy machinery, a valuable skill in the region. Portage College is another significant resource for the county, supporting skilled workforce requirements, and offering a variety of degree and trade programs. Moving forward, Lac La Biche is ready to embrace growth, through planned careful investment in infrastructure, sustainability, and people. This, along with an ideal position close to two major highways, a railway, and an airport, along with an abundance of available land, and a high quality of life for residents, are a recipe for success. With this in mind, Mayor Reutov concludes, “We have the college, we’ve got a very robust health care facility for seniors, we’ve got very good childcare programs, we’ve got very good schooling, we cover off the entire range from childcare to senior care. We’ve invested the money into the infrastructure and we’re open for business.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Husky Blacktop Ltd https://huskyblacktop.com/