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Archive: December
Posted December 14, 2023
Ring in the new year at Broadmoor Lake Park
Ring in 2024 with free, family-friendly festivities on Sunday, December 31 starting at 6 p.m. The evening will conclude with spectacular fireworks at 8 p.m., early enough for even the youngest of festival goers to enjoy. The fun will take place at Broadmoor Lake Park and includes activities at Festival Place and the Sherwood Park Arena and Sports Centre.
Posted December 5, 2023
Council approves 2024 budget
On December 4, 2023, Strathcona County Council approved a 5.87 per cent tax revenue requirement for the 2024 budget, including a 2 per cent recreation levy. The average tax increase for a property valued at $448K in 2024 will be approximately $117 annually, or $9.75 per month.
Posted December 4, 2023
Strathcona County leads the country on Next Generation 9-1-1 network
On October 26, 2023, the Emergency Communications Centre for Strathcona County became the first 9-1-1 centre in Canada to transition to the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) network.
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