a matter of probably two weeks,” he says. “The typical way of building you would have to wait three or four months to have a new bridge built.” When choosing manufactures to fabricate projects like that, and when choosing contractors to install them, Charles says they look for “reputable companies,” particularly ones with a track record in their field. If they have worked with other municipalities, and those municipalities have good reviews, that’s especially valued. “Having experience is a big thing for us because we don’t want to pay for something, turn around, and then have to pay to do it again,” he says. The County of Northern Lights also prefers to work with Alberta companies when possible. Charles says, “I’m Alberta born and raised, so I like supporting my province.” He concedes, however, that being Alberta-based is not a “make or break,” the county is happy to work with companies from BC, Saskatchewan and Ontario – “as that’s still supporting Canadian.” H.A.E. Enterprises is an example of a frequent partner that is based in Alberta. They are a family owned and operated business whose values – including hard work, efficiency, affordability, and quality – are evident in every project they undertake. Their service offering includes sewer and water services, demolition and clean up, equipment services, and lagoon dredging. Since forming in 2014, they have become Northern Alberta industry leaders in all those sectors. The County of Northern Lights also enjoys close partnerships with other nearby municipalities. One of the main ways they foster those partnerships is APRIL 2025
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