Town of Smoky Lake - Request for Proposal - Smoky Lake Regional Economic Development Framework

The Town of Smoky Lake has issued a Request for Proposal, solicitation number AB-2026-05705, to establish a regional economic development framework. This initiative involves intermunicipal collaboration between the Town of Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, the Village of Waskatenau, and the Village of Vilna to create a unified regional economic development organization. The project focuses on developing a governance structure, a strategic corporate identity, and a marketing and data platform to effectively represent the Smoky Lake Region. Key activities include conducting a Business Retention and Expansion project to build essential business relationships and gather critical data. The selected provider will be responsible for executing near-term projects identified through this data collection by early 2028, while actively promoting the region as an attractive destination for investment, employment, and residency. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 15, 2026.