News Room

This page contains latest media and information releases, in date order.

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Posted February 9, 2026

Strathcona County invites artists to shape public spaces through 2026 Annual Art Acquisition Program

Strathcona County is now accepting applications for its 2026 Annual Art Acquisition Program.

Posted February 5, 2026

Family Day fun supports Everybody gets to play™

This Family Day, Monday, February 16, 2026, residents can make a difference in the lives of community members by visiting Strathcona County recreation facilities.

Posted February 4, 2026

Utilities implementing Paper Bill Fee

Beginning April 2026, Utilities will begin charging a Paper Bill Fee of $1.50 per bill.

Posted February 3, 2026

Building Bridges to better support survivors of family violence

On February 25, Strathcona County RCMP, A Safe Place, and the Saffron Centre will host a new community event focused on building bridges of trust between individuals impacted by family violence, specialized victim support services, and the RCMP.

Posted January 27, 2026

Strathcona County named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers

Strathcona County is excited to announce that it has, once again, been selected as one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers in an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

Posted January 27, 2026

County invests over $1.2 million to support local social-sector non-profits

To support non-profit organizations in meeting social service needs in Strathcona County, Council has approved 16 grant recipients of the 2026 Social Framework Community Grant program.

Posted January 26, 2026

Awards of Excellence 2026 - Nominate by March 6

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Strathcona County Awards of Excellence.

Posted January 20, 2026

Strathcona County recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers

Strathcona County is proud to announce that it has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers 2026 on Forbes.com.

Posted January 19, 2026

Strathcona County launches 2025 Public Satisfaction Survey

Strathcona County is inviting residents to share their thoughts and experiences through the launch of the 2025 Public Satisfaction Survey.

Posted January 14, 2026

Being and becoming: a journey of self and community at Gallery@501

Strathcona County is pleased to present Being and Becoming, a new exhibition by Edmonton artists Garfield Morgan and Tere Cuellar.
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