Non-profit sport, recreation and culture-based groups located in Strathcona County are eligible to submit content to The Rec and Culture Network.

If an organization is not based in Strathcona County, but the event or activity occurs in the County and will contribute to local economic development, it may be eligible at the sole discretion of Strathcona County. 

In some cases, for-profit organizations that deliver sport, recreation and culture services in the community can advertise through the Recreation and Culture Network.

Description: The Rec and Culture Network digital ads are shown on select tv screens in Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Complex.  

Cost:

• Non-Profit Rate: $40
• Business Rate: $50

Digital ads permitted: Sport, recreation and culture-based messages such as registration dates, tournament information, event/program information, sport or community group fund development initiatives (e.g. silent auction, golf tournament), and/or any additional information that Strathcona County deems appropriate are permitted. All promotion concepts will need to be approved and must be deemed an appropriate fit for a public recreation space (e.g. no bar fundraiser promotions), and not conflict with Strathcona County exclusivity arrangements.   

How to submit a Digital Ad: Submit your completed 2025 request form to rcnetwork@strathcona.ca

Description: The Rec and Culture Network Directory is intended to be a source of information for Strathcona County residents about local non-profit sport, recreation and culture-based groups that they can join.  

Cost: FREE  

Directory listings permitted: Information about non-profit sport, recreation and culture-based groups located in Strathcona County.  

How to submit a directory listing: Complete the online submission form.

Description: The Rec and Culture Network events calendar shows on select tv screens in Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Complex. This events calendar is intended to help local non-profit sport, recreation and culture-based groups promote permitted events, programs or fundraising initiatives. 

Cost: FREE 

Promotions permitted: 

• Sport, recreation and culture-based messages such as registration dates, tournament information, event/program information, sport or community group fund development initiatives (e.g. silent auction, golf tournament), and/or any additional information that Strathcona County deems appropriate are permitted.   

• Note: fund development initiatives must be for the benefit of the organization, not at a team level.  

• Note: Not intended for regularly scheduled games or practices  

• All promotional concepts require approval, must be deemed appropriate for public posting, and not conflict with Strathcona County exclusivity arrangements.   

• NEW: In response to the changing recreation environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual sport, recreation and culture event and activity submissions will temporarily be accepted. In addition to event information, submissions will contain a text box for hosts to input measures being taken to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 for any in-person events and activities that are operating. All events and activities must follow Alberta Health Services current guidelines.  

How to submit an event: complete the online submission form. 

Don't forget to submit your event to the FREE Strathcona County events calendar as well! 

Information about Recreation Guide Advertisements can be found here.