Our News page keeps you up to date on what’s happening at the Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce and across our regional business community.
Here you’ll find updates on Chamber initiatives, advocacy work, events, partnerships, and key developments that matter to local employers and entrepreneurs. Check back often to stay informed and engaged!
October 1st, 2026 –Â The Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s announcement that Pacific Link, the proposed West Coast oil pipeline originating near Bruderheim, has officially been designated a project of national interest by the Government of Canada. This represents another significant step forward for a project with important implications for…
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The moment we’ve been waiting for is here – the finalists for the 42nd Annual Business Awards have officially been announced! This year’s finalists represent some of the incredible businesses, organizations, and leaders who are making a difference across Fort Saskatchewan and Lamont County. From outstanding businesses and community champions to inspiring women-owned businesses and…
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With the current state of Canada-U.S. trade talks and the potential implications, we find ourselves in new and uncharted territory in the trade relationship and as a country overall. We need to be ready to lead as a strong, united front through a time of crisis and potential transformation. As I shared in my most recent…
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The Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomed a sold-out crowd for its Business Breakfast, bringing together local business leaders, community members and elected officials for a morning of conversation, connection and insight. The event featured speakers Jordan Walker from InvestAlberta and Brianna Morris from Alberta Innovates, who shared valuable perspectives and…
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The Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce recently hosted Alberta NDP Deputy Leader and MLA Rakhi Pancholi, alongside MLA Kyle Kasawski, for a roundtable discussion with local business leaders and Chamber members. During the discussion, the MLAs shared the Official Opposition’s priorities for Alberta’s future, including jobs and economic growth, strengthening traditional and emerging…
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The Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes Meta’s announcement that it will build a new data centre in Sturgeon County, within the Chamber’s service region and Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. The Sturgeon Data Centre will be Meta’s first data centre in Canada and is expected to play a key role in supporting the company’s…
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The Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce was proud to participate in ACABEX 2026 (Africa-Canada-Asia Business Exchange), held June 29-30 at Mount Royal University in Calgary. The international summit brought together government officials, business leaders, investors, economic development organizations, and delegates from across Canada, Africa, and Asia to explore opportunities in trade,…
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The Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce was pleased to participate in the Building Resilient Supply Chains strategic roundtable held this morning at Fort Distillery in Fort Saskatchewan. Organized by David Rist, Manufacturing Consortium Manager with EMC Canada, the roundtable brought together stakeholders from Alberta’s food, beverage, and distillery sectors to discuss the challenges and opportunities…
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The Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the MLA Ministers Fireside Chat: Shaping Alberta’s Economic Future, bringing together Senior Government Officials, Chamber members, regional employers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders for an important discussion on the opportunities and challenges shaping Alberta’s economy. Hosted at the Dow Centennial Centre, the event…
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The Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce recently convened a strategic roundtable bringing together Luigi De Masellis of the European Commission mission in Ottawa, leadership from the European-Canadian Centre for Innovation & Research (ECCIR), and key regional stakeholders to explore the European Union’s growing engagement with Western Canada particularly Alberta’s Industrial Heartland.…
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