Spruce Grove, Alberta
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Profile
Spruce Grove, Alberta, is a vibrant, dynamic city located approximately 11 kilometres west of the provincial capital. It boasts a mix of industry, commerce and community that make Spruce Grove a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Population
According to the census completed in 2018 , the population of Spruce Grove is 35,766, with a relatively even split between males and females. Spruce Grove is a family oriented community with the largest population being adults aged 30 to 34, followed closely by the 35 to 39 age group and then children aged 0 to 9.
Arts & Culture
When it comes to arts and culture, Spruce Grove is a community rich in artistic talent. From the performing arts at Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre , to the works of numerous area artisans in our local gallery operated by the Allied Arts Council – there’s always something to choose from.
Community Awards
Spruce Grove is proud to be home to many talented and successful people. If you know someone who has excelled in their field, or made a significant contribution to the community, consider nominating them for one of our many awards. Nomination and eligibility criteria vary by award, so please take the time to choose the one that's most appropriate.
Economic & Business Development
Economic development is the intentional practice of improving a community's economic well-being and quality of life. Visit us at investsprucegrove.ca to find out more about how we support businesses in Spruce Grove.
City Council
Spruce Grove City Council is comprised of one mayor and six councillors who serve four-year terms. There are no wards or political parties; instead, individuals put their names forward as candidates in each municipal election. Once elected, members of council are responsible to: Make decisions in the best interest of the entire municipality; Set the overall strategic direction of the City; Provide guidelines for City Administration to follow as it runs the municipality; and Represent the City on various boards and committees.
Mayor Jeff Acker
Councillor Jan Gillett
Councillor Reid MacDonald
Councillor Danielle Carter
Councillor Stuart Houston
Councillor Dave Oldham
KEY INDUSTRIES Industry clusters generate jobs, investment, and economic activity. These key industries are our primary focus.
- TRANSPORTATION SUPPLY & LOGISTICS
Companies attracted to Spruce Grove specialize in overweight and oversized loads with destinations west and northwest of the region. Spruce Grove is improving Jennifer Heil Way north to TransCanada Yellowhead Highway 16 as the oversize overweight load corridor. - ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION
A diverse range of EPC-related firms are located in Spruce Grove, from small engineering firms, such as Aegis West, to large construction companies such as Thompson Construction Group. We offer plenty of opportunities in areas such as heavy construction, modular housing, engineering services, and more. - AGRI-FOOD PROCESSING
There are many advantages for agricultural processing companies including workforce, lower start up costs, a mix of regional crops and livestock and processors in and around the city. - WHOLESALE TRADE
Our trade area population of 150,000 requires a wide array of products and services. Wholesale Trade in Spruce Grove continues to experience noteable growth. - MANUFACTURING FABRICATION & PROCESSING
With the demand for fabricated metal products, servicing of power plants, and pipeline design, construction, and maintenance – industrial and oilfield fabrication is well established in Spruce Grove. - ENERGY SECTOR SERVICES
The energy sector has a strong presence in Spruce Grove. In addition to activity tied to mining and oil and gas extraction, there is considerable crossover into our other prominent sectors. - EVENT TOURISM
Event tourism is one of the highest growth potential ‘industries’ in Spruce Grove. While considerable progress has been achieved in developing this sector, the goal remains to draw more tourists and capture the associated retail, commercial, and hospitality expenditures. - ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGIES
Spruce Grove is serious about the environment. We have sustainable neighbourhoods, implement green standards into City operations, and operate out of LEED certified municipal buildings. This supports industry growth within these sectors. - DESTINATION RETAIL, HOSPITALITY, ENTERTAINMENT, & ACCOMMODATION
A major commercial centre for a large trade area, Spruce Grove has exciting opportunities in this sector. With the potential of a new civic centre being built in Westwind Centre, we need more hotels, entertainment facilities, and full-service dining. - FILM PRODUCTIONS
Spruce Grove has many eye-catching site-worthy locations and events that would be ideal settings for film directors and producers.