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Posted May 20, 2026

Strathcona County earns top marks again in 2025 Public Satisfaction Survey

Strathcona County continues to receive top ratings as one of Canada’s most livable communities, with residents expressing strong pride in their quality of life and confidence in the services they receive.

Posted May 19, 2026

Strathcona County earns Canadian Award for Financial Reporting

Strathcona County’s annual financial report for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024 was awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).

Posted May 12, 2026

Strathcona County accepts provincial EMS contract to maintain ambulance service

Strathcona County Council has approved accepting the Government of Alberta’s Emergency Health Services (EHS) contract offer for ground ambulance services, ensuring the continuation of locally delivered ambulance care through Strathcona County Emergency Services (SCES).

Posted May 9, 2026

RCMP investigating community incident

Strathcona County RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating an incident that occurred in Sherwood Park on May 8, 2026.

Posted May 8, 2026

Strathcona County statement: Community incident

The RCMP is leading the investigation into the incident in Strathcona County on May 8, 2026.

Events

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May 20 2026 - 9 a.m.

Council Public Hearing - Live webcast available

May 20 2026 - 5 p.m.

Raising Healthy Chickens Outdoors

May 20 2026 - 6:30 p.m.

At Home Alone

May 20 2026 - 6:30 p.m.

Beekeeping 101

May 21 2026 - 10 a.m.

Nature Nuts - Parented (0-6Y)

May 21 2026 - 6:30 p.m.

No Such Thing as a Bad Kid - For parents/caregivers of children aged 2-12Y

May 21 2026 - 7 p.m.

Seniors' Dance & Social

May 22 2026 - 9:30 a.m.

Stay and Play - Parented (0-6Y)

May 22 2026 - 6 p.m.

Wheels Playshop - Family Event (all ages)

May 25 2026 - 9:30 a.m.

Stay and Play - Parented (0-6Y)

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County Connect

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County Voice

A space for our community to share ideas, discuss important topics, give feedback and shape the future of Strathcona County.

MyAccounts

View your Strathcona County property, utility, and receivable accounts.

Recreation Online

ePermits

One place to apply, track and pay for a wide range of online permits.

Maps

Interactive and printable maps offering detailed information of Sherwood Park and rural Strathcona County.

Open Data

Public information made available in a machine-readable format that can be freely used, modified, and shared by anyone.

SC Alerts

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