LaPrairie North is a local, Fort McKay First Nation independent business, owned and operated by community member Bobby Shott in partnership with the LaPrairie Group of Companies. Bobby Shott, his group of companies, and the LaPrairie family are known for their commitment to safety, customer service and contributions to the local community. This partnership was intentionally designed to bring a much-needed Indigenous resource to the industrial arena within the Wood Buffalo region.

With the complete support of the Fort McKay First Nation, LaPrairie North's mandate is to provide opportunities for the betterment of the local Indigenous community and foster Indigenous employment opportunities throughout the region.