News Room

Before the votes can be tallied, Strathcona County is counting on the community to apply for various roles to support the 2025 election. 

A recent commercial vehicle safety operation inspected 195 commercial vehicles travelling through Strathcona County—with 33 per cent passing inspection.

Strathcona County is seeking public input for the final phase of the Open Space Master Plan (OSMP).

Strathcona County is pleased to announce the official unveiling of Veterans Memorial Park, a new community space dedicated to honouring all veterans.

From June 2 – 8, 2025, Strathcona County celebrates Seniors’ Week and the important work and contributions older adults make in our community.

Strathcona County’s biggest celebration of the year is back! Join us on Tuesday, July 1 for a full day of family fun at this year’s Canada Day Festival at Broadmoor Lake Park (Oak Street, Sherwood Park), featuring a mix of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages, plus live entertainment from morning to night.

June is National Indigenous History Month, and everyone is welcome to celebrate the heritage, culture, history, resilience and achievements of Indigenous Peoples.

Strathcona County has reduced its fire restriction to a fire advisory effective immediately, due to cooler temperatures and rain. Under a fire advisory, fire and fireworks permits are valid however they may be temporarily suspended based on the current conditions (wind speed, temperature etc.).

A fire restriction has been declared for Strathcona County, effective 4 p.m. on May 5. The County has called the restriction in response to the dry conditions and windy weather. The restriction applies to all rural areas in the County.

Strathcona County residents will soon receive their property tax notices, which reflect a cumulative increase of 3.90 per cent. The County continues to have one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the Edmonton urban metropolitan region. 95 per cent of revenues go to services to support citizens, not to banks to pay debts.