News Room

Strathcona County is supporting a safe and healthy Halloween for all trick or treaters this year through free recreation passes to local youth, Halloween events and a focus on creating an accessible Halloween for everyone.

 

In 2001, Strathcona County created a bylaw prohibiting casinos from operating in the County. The bylaw was created in response to a petition received from members of the community.

As part of our commitment to our community’s health and safety, Strathcona County is requiring vaccines for all staff effective Monday, November 1. 

The public is invited to visit and reflect on a new exhibit at Gallery@501 titled “...bring a folding chair”, on display from October 9 - 30, 2021. This exhibit, inspired by Black History Month, recognizes the significant on-going contributions Black Canadian artists make in Alberta. 

Strathcona County is reviewing how to best take action to support the plans and needs of local small and medium businesses. Economic Development and Tourism is conducting a business retention and expansion survey, with random businesses called between October 12 and November 5, 2021.

Strathcona County will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday on September 30. 

Strathcona County 2021 Municipal Election

Today is Nomination Day for the Strathcona County 2021 General Municipal Election. The following individuals are the official candidates for the positions of Mayor and Councillor.

Effective Monday, September 20, Strathcona County is participating in the Government of Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program (REP).

On Wednesday, September 15, the Government of Alberta declared a State of Public Health Emergency along with additional restrictions and an exemption program that impact Strathcona County residents, businesses, programs, services and facilities. 

As part of Strathcona County’s commitment to safety, for both guests and staff, the County has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to masking non-compliance.