News Room

Strathcona County continues its important work to develop Pointe-aux-Pins Acres, which represents a vital link to the importance of agriculture in the community. While an unstable construction market has required a purposeful pause in construction of Pointe-aux-Pins Acres, Administration continues its operational, services and event strategy, with a focus on bringing the Pointe’s vision to life.

Strathcona County Council has approved a new Sustainable Rural Road Master Plan to guide how all 1,300 kilometres of rural road are maintained and improved.

Residents are invited to attend a free car seat inspection and information clinic on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The free event, located at Ordze Transit Centre (970 Ordze Road, Sherwood Park) runs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; rain or shine.

The new residential water fill station in South Cooking Lake is now open, thanks to input from area residents and support from provincial grant funding.

On Saturday, September 4, provincial masking rules took effect in all indoor public places, workplaces and vehicles in Alberta for everyone ages two and over. 

On September 7, 2021, Administration presented findings from the needs assessment component of the Seniors’ Supports and Services Project.

The public is invited to celebrate Gallery@501’s 10-year anniversary through two new exhibits; AMPLIFY and Reckoning | Unraveling | Reclaiming; a journey to self, as part of the gallery’s anniversary exhibition series.

At a special Council meeting on September 1, 2021, Strathcona County Council approved the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw 53-2021 that requires the public to wear masks in all indoor public places and public vehicles including taxis, buses and rideshares. Due to the provincial mandatory masking announcement on September 3, Strathcona County is reviewing our bylaw for regional alignment and direction. Please follow all Provincial restrictions.

Strathcona County is joining parents, caregivers, teachers and school staff to help support students returning to school on September 1, 2021.

The community is invited to attend an outdoor Q&A with 2020 Tokyo Olympic Gold Medallist Kelsey Mitchell on Saturday, August 14 at 2:30 p.m. at Emerald Hills Regional Park (4501 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park).