News Room

This page contains latest media and information releases, in date order.

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Posted March 12, 2025

Strathcona County launches Extended Producer Responsibility program

On April 1, 2025, the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program will go into effect in Strathcona County. As part of the program residents will see expanded recycling options, including plastic clamshell containers and plastic takeout containers, and receive a credit on their utility bills.

Posted March 11, 2025

Fuelling the future: Strathcona County partners to explore hydrogen for local fleets

Strathcona County is proud to be a partner in the Alberta Zero-Emissions Fleet Fueling (AZEFF) project, a clean energy initiative funded through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA). This groundbreaking project supports Edmonton region municipalities to test new technology and explore hydrogen as a sustainable fuel source for heavy-duty municipal fleets.

Posted March 4, 2025

“Tracing Days” inspires connection at Gallery@501

“Tracing Days” inspires connection at Gallery@501

Posted March 3, 2025

The countdown is on to the 2026 Alberta Summer Games

The countdown is on to the 2026 Alberta Summer Games

Posted March 3, 2025

Enhancing road safety in Strathcona County: Peace Officers pilot Mandatory Alcohol Screening

Enhancing road safety in Strathcona County: Peace Officers pilot Mandatory Alcohol Screening

Posted February 27, 2025

Strathcona County welcomes Stacy Fedechko as new Chief Commissioner

After an extensive search, Mayor Rod Frank, on behalf of Strathcona County Council, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacy Fedechko to the position of Chief Commissioner. Her position is effective March 3, 2025.

Posted February 6, 2025

Family Day fun supports Everybody gets to play™

This Family Day, February 17, residents can make a difference in the lives of our community members by visiting Strathcona County recreation facilities. One hundred per cent of admissions collected on Family Day will support the Everybody gets to playTM program in Strathcona County which helps families with limited income access recreation and culture services in our community.

Posted January 31, 2025

School bus “fly-bys” a growing safety concern

Drivers are reminded that “reds flashing means no passing” as the number of school bus "fly-bys" in Strathcona County continues to grow.

Posted January 31, 2025

Snow route parking ban declared

A snow route parking ban will go into effect on Sunday, February 2 at 6 p.m. on all collector roads in Sherwood Park.

Posted January 29, 2025

County invests over $1.2 million to support local social-sector non-profits

To support non-profit organizations in meeting social service needs in Strathcona County, Council has approved 17 grant recipients of the 2025 Social Framework Community Grant program.