La Crete’s economy is fueled primarily by agriculture with logging a close second. The largest employer of La Crete is La Crete Sawmills Ltd. (located a few km southeast of LaCrete along Highway 697) It employs approximately 110 people. It is located next to Evergreen Lumber that specializes in dimensional lumber, rough and planed, also cutting squares.
PHOTO of logs at the sawmill. VIEW PHOTO. PHOTO of Sawmill Sign. VIEW PHOTO
Aspen Point Sawmills Ltd. Specializes in Aspen Cants and dimensional lumber.
CAMPING IN AND AROUND LA CRETE:
- Elmwood RV Park: Overnight Camping. 1km west of LaCrete along Township Road 1062. Full hook-ups, showers.
- LaCrete Inn & Suites and RV Park. Electrical hook ups, water, sewer. 10101-101 Street. (780) 928-3806.
- Reinland Park: (Day-Use Area) located in La Crete along Highway 697. Kitchen shelter, water, Sani Station, playground.
- Lake Tourangeau: (Day-Use Area)2.5 km west of La Crete. Boat Launch, fishing.
- La Crete Ferry Campground: (Located on the south banks of the Peace River) This campsite was developed in 2008, and has 44 sites, wood and water supply, shelter building, playground, concession store, RV sewer dump.
Reinland School - more info
Hospital - RCMP: There is no hospital in La Crete or an RCMP station. La Crete's Medical facility is serviced by doctors from Fort Vermilion and High Level.