Clearwater County economic development open house gathers new ideas
The Clearwater County economic development open house was held Tuesday evening in Leslieville.
Local businesses were invited to provide input following a 2016 economic census showing a decreasing and aging population in the county.
Economic Development Officer Jerry Pratt says from 2011 to 2016 Clearwater County’s population dropped 2.7%, despite an 11.6% increase in Alberta’s population.
The fastest growing age groups in the county are 60 to 74 and 75+, which could present issues in the county due to less spending in real estate, and less investment.