News Room

A snow route parking ban will go into effect on Friday, December 20 at 6 p.m. on all collector roads in Sherwood Park.  

Ring in 2025 with Strathcona County’s annual New Year’s Festival!

Join the celebration on Tuesday, December 31 starting at 6 p.m. Free activities will take place at Broadmoor Lake Park, including Festival Place and the Sherwood Park Arena and Sports Centre. The evening will wrap up with fireworks at 8 p.m., early enough for the whole family to enjoy! Remember to dress warmly as activities will take place both indoors and outdoors.

In October 2025, Strathcona County will hold a municipal election for Mayor and eight Ward Councillors for the 2025 to 2029 Council term.

Strathcona County Council has approved a 3.90 per cent property tax revenue increase for 2025, one of the lowest in the region, ensuring continued high-quality services for residents. 

A snow route parking ban will go into effect on Tuesday, November 26 at 7 a.m. on all collector roads in Sherwood Park.   

On Thursday, December 12, the CPKC Holiday Train will pull into Josephburg, stopping at the Moyer Recreation Centre from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Decorated for the holidays with thousands of Christmas lights, the festive train will feature an outdoor music concert with Magic! and Sophia Camara.

Today Strathcona County Administration began presenting Council with the proposed 2025-2028 budget which includes a 3.87 per cent property tax increase for 2025 to maintain high service levels and introduce a new focus on managing growth. This tax increase is inclusive of the 2 per cent recreation infrastructure tax Council approved in 2023.

On November 13, Strathcona County Council will begin deliberations for the 2025-28 multi-year budget. 

Strathcona County is proud to announce its recent accolade at the 2024 Marketing Canada Awards, hosted in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, by the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC). The County’s creative marketing has been recognized as the best in the nation, underscoring Strathcona County’s commitment to excellence in economic development and community marketing.

A recent safety operation inspected 66 commercial vehicles travelling through Strathcona County, and only 17 per cent passed the inspection.