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Posted December 14, 2022
Millennium Place all aglow in more energy efficient lighting
Recreational facilities play an important part in the fabric and connection of a community.
Thanks in part to a Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) grant of approximately $645,000, lights in the ice and soccer arenas and in other areas in Millennium Place have been replaced with energy efficient lighting to reduce the building’s electricity consumption. With the County’s contribution, the project totalled over $915,000.
Posted December 12, 2022
Ring in 2023 at Broadmoor Lake Park
Ring in 2023 with free, family-friendly festivities on Saturday, December 31 starting at 4 p.m. The evening will wrap up 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 (2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park) and includes activities at Festival Place and the Sherwood Park Arena and Sports Centre.
Posted December 6, 2022
2023-2026 Strategic Plan sets the way forward
Just weeks away to a brand new year, Council approved the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, complete with goals, priorities, and indicators to move Strathcona County forward in its vision of becoming Canada’s most livable community.
Posted December 5, 2022
Gallery@501 members’ exhibits add creative spark to the festive season
Strathcona County is pleased to present two new exhibitions, featuring the diversity and skilled artwork of Gallery members. The exhibits open at Gallery@501 on December 9 and show until January 21, 2023.
Posted November 30, 2022
Council approves six-hole disc golf course at Greengrove Park
Council approved the implementation of a six-hole disc golf course at Greengrove Park, following the review of a pilot five-hole disc golf course at this Sherwood Park location.
Posted November 30, 2022
Integrated Transportation Master Plan update highlights community priorities
Council has approved an updated master plan to guide how the County manages and invests in its transportation network. The Integrated Transportation Master Plan (ITMP) update addresses significant changes in regional and County growth and planning since the plan was first developed in 2012.
Posted November 25, 2022
Residents urged to choose a safe place for outdoor skating
With the recent drop in temperature, ice has formed on stormwater management facilities throughout Strathcona County. Residents are reminded that this ice is dangerous and unsafe for public use. Instead, head out to one of Strathcona County’s many outdoor skating options; boarded rinks, snow-banked rinks and skating pathways.
Posted November 25, 2022
Council digs deep to reduce tax burden for residents and businesses
In an economic climate of high inflation, increased energy costs, supply shortages, shrinking grant dollars and post pandemic recovery realities, Strathcona County Council dug deep to look at ways to lessen the impact of these challenges to keep property taxes as low as possible.
Posted November 24, 2022
CP Holiday Train rolls into Josephburg
On Friday, December 9, the CP Holiday Train will pull into Josephburg, stopping at the Moyer Recreation Centre from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Decorated for the holidays with thousands of Christmas lights, the festive train will feature an outdoor music concert with Tenille Townes and Aysanabee.
Posted November 21, 2022
Standard adult transit riders can now load, tap and go with Arc
The City of Edmonton and its six regional transit partners have marked an exciting milestone with Arc, the Edmonton region’s fare payment system. Standard adult riders can now use Arc cards to tap on and off transit buses and LRT across the region, including Beaumont, St. Albert, Spruce Grove and Strathcona County. Leduc and Fort Saskatchewan will offer Arc to riders in 2023.
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