Economic Base
The residents of Bighorn believe that the historically solid industrial base of resource extraction and processing industries, power generation and other industrial development, should continue to be supported as responsible and economically important contributors. Key companies doing business in Bighorn include:
- Burnco Rock Products (gravel and concrete)
- Graymont Western Canada Inc. (lime and calcium carbonate production)
- Lafarge Canada (cement production)
- Baymag (magnesium oxide production)
- Petro Canada, Shell Canada, TransCanada Pipeline, Husky, Canadian 88 Energy Corp., Olympia and Esprit (oil and gas industry)
- TransAlta (hydropower generation)
The MD of Bighorn recognizes regional differences and seeks an appropriate balance amongst agriculture, industry, tourism, other development, and the natural environment. Bighorn strives to balance human development and the protection of the natural environment in a mutually beneficial manner.
Mission Statement and Goals
Natural Resource Extraction and Processing at Exshaw