News Room

Strathcona County residents are invited to show their community pride and “pitch-in” with litter removal from April 24 to May 7, 2023. This annual campaign helps remove litter left behind after the spring thaw. 

Strathcona County is deeply saddened to learn of the death of our own RCMP member, Constable Harvey Dhami.

Strathcona County is proud to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 9 to 15. This week honours the unsung heroes who answer thousands of emergency calls, provide initial life-saving assistance to 9-1-1 callers and dispatch emergency professionals and equipment.

A new waste collection program based on cart sizes for Strathcona County households will be available May 1, 2023. Advance sign-up is available now.

Strathcona County greatly values inclusiveness and accessibility in recreation, and it’s doggone time this was extended to furrier County dwellers through a new Active Paws membership.

Strathcona County residents are invited to apply for two types of Social Framework Community Grants to support local connections or projects that foster positive changes in the community. Applications are open until May 1, 2023.

As a member of the Alberta Mid-Sized Cities Mayors’ caucus, Strathcona County supports the call to provincial party leaders to commit to developing a framework that ensures Alberta’s mid-sized cities can build a meaningful, working partnership with the provincial government that will support the needs of all Albertans. Please see the media release below for more details.

Each year, Strathcona County supports local talent by purchasing artwork through its Annual Art Acquisition program and Salon Exhibition. Local artists, and those with a significant connection to Strathcona County, are encouraged to submit their artwork for consideration. The application deadline is April 17. 

Council has approved the Community Standards Bylaw, establishing clear standards of presentation and accountability within Strathcona County.

Strathcona County is pleased to present two exciting new exhibitions focused on landscapes and our connection to the land.