Travis Toews named first independent chair of Invest NW Alberta
The former Alberta finance minister will lead efforts to unify municipal economic development priorities across the Grande Prairie-Greenview Corridor.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a coordinated push to attract investment and jobs across multiple northwest Alberta municipalities rather than each competing separately.
Invest Northwest Alberta has named Travis Toews as its first independent chair. Toews, a lifelong resident of the Peace region, previously served as Alberta's Minister of Finance, president of the Treasury Board, and president of the Canadian Cattle Association.
In his new role, Toews will work with municipal leaders across northwest Alberta to advance the organization's priorities, including identifying and removing barriers to economic growth in the Grande Prairie-Greenview Corridor. He said the region's natural resources and skilled workforce position it to compete nationally and globally, and emphasized the value of pursuing regional success ahead of individual municipal interests.
City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton said the appointment of an independent chair strengthens Invest NW Alberta's collaborative approach by bringing experienced leadership to shared regional priorities. She said Toews' understanding of the region and its key industries aligns with the goal of making northwest Alberta one of Canada's most competitive places to invest and do business.
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