News Room
This page contains latest media and information releases, in date order.
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Posted May 27, 2024
Strathcona County hosts specialized wildfire training program
Every year, wildfires threaten our safety. They’re becoming more common, and they’re burning closer to our communities.
Between May 27 and May 30, Strathcona County will be the first Canadian community in 2024 to host the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Responding to the Interface (RTI) program and further their specialized training in fighting wildfires that burn in areas where communities meet grasslands and forests.
Posted May 16, 2024
Brewing community connections over Coffee with a CPO
When was the last time you sat down and had a conversation with a Community Peace Officer? Never? Strathcona County’s new initiative wants to change that.
Posted May 14, 2024
Strathcona County receives exceptional marks through annual satisfaction survey
The results of Strathcona County’s annual resident satisfaction survey are in and, spoiler alert: people love it here.
Posted May 8, 2024
Annual tax notices to be mailed mid-May
Strathcona County residents will start receiving their property tax notices next week reflecting a cumulative 4.84 per cent increase but maintaining the lowest municipal tax rate in the Edmonton urban metropolitan region.
Posted May 6, 2024
Money Matters 2025: Shaping the future of our community
Strathcona County Council is beginning to plan for Budget 2025 and wants to hear from residents about what matters most.
Posted May 2, 2024
Strathcona County gears up for Emergency Preparedness Week
In an emergency, would you be prepared to take care of you and your loved ones for 72 hours?
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week from May 5 to 11, Community Safety Educators from Strathcona County can help you be prepared for emergencies and disasters and answer questions you may have about emergency preparedness.
Posted May 1, 2024
Census 2024 – Count me in!
Strathcona County’s municipal census is underway. Households in the County should have received a census PIN letter, outlining instructions for the seamless completion of the census online.
Posted May 1, 2024
Strathcona County moves to fire advisory
Strathcona County has reduced its fire restriction to a fire advisory effective immediately, due to cooler temperatures and rain. Under a fire advisory, fire and fireworks permits are valid however they may be temporarily suspended based on the current conditions (wind speed, temperature etc.).
Posted April 23, 2024
New strategy sets actions to improve housing affordability
Strathcona County’s new Housing Affordability Strategy, approved on April 23, 2024, defines the County’s vision, actions and targets for housing affordability.
Posted April 22, 2024
Fire restriction in effect for Strathcona County
A fire restriction has been declared for Strathcona County, effective 12 noon on April 22. The County has called the restriction in response to the dry conditions and windy weather. The restriction applies to all rural areas in the County.
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