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Posted March 9, 2020

Residents urged to keep off stormwater ponds

 

Residents urged to keep off stormwater ponds

With the recent warm weather, ice is melting on stormwater ponds and natural bodies of water in Strathcona County. Ice safety is everyone’s responsibility. Please remind your family and friends to obey all posted signs, play safe and keep off the ice.

Many factors affect ice strength including air temperature, road runoff, sun, wind, snow and overall thickness of the ice. As well, the constant flow of stormwater into the ponds increases ice instability. With fluctuating water levels creating a freeze/thaw environment and unknown ice conditions, stormwater ponds are unsafe for recreational activities like ice skating and hockey.

For more information about ice safety, contact the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories at 780-415-1755.

Strathcona County offers several indoor skating opportunities, visit strathcona.ca/skating or call 780-467-2211 for details.

 

Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County is a thriving, successful and vibrant community of over 98,000 residents. Strathcona County is made up of the urban area of Sherwood Park and a large adjacent rural area of farms, acreages and smaller hamlets. It is home to 75 per cent of hydrocarbon processing in Western Canada. Strathcona County is a leader in environmental conservation, and 55 per cent of its land is within the UNESCO Beaver Hills Biosphere. With a focus on economic, governance, social, cultural and environmental sustainability, Strathcona County is committed to balancing the unique needs of its diverse community.

 

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Contact:  Strathcona County Communications, 780-410-6595

Posted March 2, 2020

Reminder: register or renew your dog’s licence

Dog owners across Strathcona County are reminded to register or renew their dog licence by March 31, 2020. All dogs residing in Strathcona County are required to have a valid dog licence, renewable each year.

 

Posted February 25, 2020

Gallery@501 exhibit features local artist Paddy Lamb

Gallery@501 is pleased to present Repeated Visits to the Museum of Life by local artist, Paddy Lamb. This exhibit opens March 5 and will be on display at Gallery@501 until April 26. 

Posted February 21, 2020

Recreation Online launches in Strathcona County

After much anticipation, Strathcona County’s new program registration software, Recreation Online, has officially launched to the public at RecOnline.strathcona.ca.
 

Posted February 21, 2020

Snow route parking ban starts Monday, February 24

A snow route parking ban will go into effect on all collector roads in Sherwood Park on Monday, February 24 at 7 a.m.

Posted February 12, 2020

Family Day fun in support of Everybody gets to play™

This Family Day, February 17, residents are encouraged to visit Strathcona County recreation facilities where 100 per cent of admission fees are allocated to the County's Everybody gets to play™ program.

Posted February 12, 2020

Strathcona County votes to maintain its transit service, while still pursuing regional transit partnerships

On February 11, Strathcona County Council voted to maintain its current transit service by declining the invitation to join the Regional Transit Services Commission; while also passing a motion to continue exploring partnerships with sub-regional transit initiatives.

Posted February 11, 2020

Strathcona County applies to province to become a Family Resource Network Hub

Strathcona County Family and Community Services has applied to Alberta Children’s Services to serve as the Family Resource Network Hub for Strathcona County, providing services to children between the ages of 0-18 years and their caregivers.

Posted February 6, 2020

Awards of Excellence 2020 - Nominate by March 23

Improving quality of life for others, diversifying our economy and protecting our environment are just a few ways individuals and groups are making a positive impact in Strathcona County. In recognition of these outstanding contributions and achievements, citizens are invited to nominate an individual or group for the 2020 Strathcona County Awards of Excellence. 

Posted February 4, 2020

County invests over $1 million towards a shared vision of community well-being in partnership with 16 local non-profits

As part of its community-based partnered approach to implement Strathcona County’s Social Framework, Council voted to invest a total of $1,094,660 in 16 local social non-profit sector organizations.
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