News Room

A snow route parking ban will go into effect on Thursday, December 18 at 6 p.m. on all collector roads in Sherwood Park.

Strathcona County Council has approved a 4.88 per cent municipal tax revenue increase for 2026. This decision ensures high-quality service levels for residents while maintaining one of the region’s lowest tax rates.

Community members are invited to celebrate the arrival of 2026 at Strathcona County’s New Year’s Festival on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m.

With a focus on maintaining existing assets and service levels, today Strathcona County Administration began presenting Council with the proposed 2026 budget which includes a 5.18 per cent municipal tax revenue increase for 2026.

What matters to you when it comes to the 2026 Strathcona County budget? On Nov. 24, 2025, Strathcona County Budget 2026 meetings will begin.

Strathcona County is pleased to present Ink Horizons: East to West, a new exhibition by New Brunswick artist Dan Xu. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on November 6, 2025, and shows until December 20, 2025.

On Saturday, November 15, you are invited to help kick off Strathcona County’s holiday season with the annual Celebration of Lights winter wonderland festivities at Festival Place.

Meet Charlotte. Wrapped in yarn and named by the children at A Safe Place, an emergency shelter in Strathcona County, Charlotte is a three-foot elephant, set to bring awareness to Family Violence Prevention Month this November.

Strathcona County is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Vern Hartwell; a visionary leader and former Mayor whose legacy continues to shape the community he served with dedication and heart.

Strathcona County’s Returning Officer has declared the results of the 2025 General Municipal Election official as of Friday, Oct. 24 at 12 noon.