News Room

Strathcona County is pleased to present two new exhibitions by Canadian artists this fall. “Ni’kmaq - My Family” features artwork by Nelson White from St. John’s, Newfoundland. “Resilience” features artwork by Margaret Witschl from Edmonton, Alberta and Delio Delgado from Hamilton, Ontario. The exhibits open at Gallery@501 on August 22 and show until October 7, 2023.

On Sunday, August 13, 2023, Strathcona County is hosting L’Etape Canada by Tour de France - a unique cycling event with the history, atmosphere and passion of the legendary Tour de France.

Strathcona County Enforcement Services officers are reminding motorists to drive safely. Traffic enforcement efforts over two weekends in July intercepted several high-speed violations and stunting.

Shovels will hit the ground later this summer marking the formal construction of the Pointe-aux-Pins Acres (The Pointe) agricultural facility, following Council’s approval on the facility design and scope.

On July 10, 2023, Strathcona County Transit will be moving to a new On-Demand booking system and app. The change is a result of valuable transit user experience feedback that further improves the On-Demand local service as the pilot continues through to December of 2024.

Strathcona County is pleased to present “On the Surface”, a new summer exhibition featuring artwork by Jessica Plattner and Jen Pankratz. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on July 4 and shows until August 12, 2023.

Strathcona County has reduced its fire ban to a fire advisory effective immediately, due to cooler temperatures, rain and resource availability. Under a fire advisory, fire and fireworks permits are valid however they may be temporarily suspended based on the current conditions. Outdoor recreational fire pits and all barbecues are now allowed.

Beginning Thursday, June 15, Strathcona County’s Family Resource Network (FRN) is asking parents and caregivers of children from newborn to 18 years old to complete a short online survey. Feedback from the survey will be used to help shape the resources and support provided by the Family Resource Network to parents and caregivers in the County.

Strathcona County’s Emergency Communications Centre has recorded a significant increase in the number of accidental calls to 9-1-1. 

A fire ban has been declared for all of Strathcona County, effective at 12 noon on June 8. The ban applies to all rural areas, hamlets and Sherwood Park.