Alberta’s economy is largely based on an array of industries that primarily operate in rural areas, such as energy, forestry, mining, and agriculture. In recent years, sectors such as small business, tourism, manufacturing, renewable energy, and the value-added processing of natural resources and agricultural products have also become increasingly significant in rural Alberta. To sustain this development, the Government of Alberta and rural municipalities can collaborate to promote rural communities as a great place to live, work, visit, and invest.