News Room

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

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Archive: April

Posted April 30, 2026

Connect through art in Common Ground at Gallery@501

Strathcona County presents Common Ground, a new exhibition featuring artwork by 65 members of Gallery@501.

Posted April 29, 2026

Annual tax notices will be mailed mid-May

The 2026 budget includes a 4.88 per cent municipal tax revenue increase to support ongoing services, growth, and long term planning.

Posted April 29, 2026

Arbor Day returns to Strathcona County with hands-on learning for students

Strathcona County’s long-standing Arbor Day tradition returns on Friday, May 8, welcoming more than 1,100 Grade 1 and homeschool students to take part in outdoor, hands-on activities focused on trees and environmental stewardship.

Posted April 20, 2026

Strathcona County recognizes 35 years of Victim Services

Since its establishment in 1991, the Strathcona County Victim Services Unit (VSU) has worked alongside the RCMP, Enforcement Services, and community agencies to ensure that victims of crime receive timely, compassionate support.

Posted April 13, 2026

Strathcona County recognizes the heroes behind the headset during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Often the unseen heroes of public safety, Strathcona County telecommunicators are the steady voices behind 911 and the non-emergency line.

Posted April 9, 2026

Pitch-In: Help clean our community after the spring melt

Strathcona County residents are invited to show their community pride and pitch in for a cleaner, healthier environment from April 20 to May 3, 2026.

Posted April 1, 2026

Strathcona Wilderness Centre announces extreme adventure experiences

The Strathcona Wilderness Centre (SWC) is expanding its outdoor programming this summer with the introduction of several new “extreme adventure” experiences inspired by the landscapes, wildlife and realities of the trails.

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