Are you new to Canada and Strathcona County? Do you want to connect with other newcomers and learn how to access supports and resources in your new community? Need information on subsidies to support your transition to our community? You are in the right place.

Strathcona County stands united with Ukraine. Find out about Ukrainian supports here.

If you have any questions about supports for newcomers, call Family and Community Services at 780-464-4044.

See below for new events and opportunities.

Relevant resources: 

County resources  

• Website translator  
• Strathcona County Library resources: receive help from a settlement contact for information on how to find a place to live, obtain official documents (eg: Alberta Health Card, Social Insurance Number), set up bank accounts, learning english, and more.
• Family and Community Services Program Guide  

Subsidies

• Transit subsidy
• Recreation subsidy

Financial supports  

• COVID-19 financial support for newcomers From the Government of Canada
• Emergency funds  From the Multicultural Family Resource Society (MFRS) 

Health information  

• COVID-19 information (available in multiple languages) | AHS 
• Vaccine and health information (available in multiple languages)  
• Healthcare information in Canada | Arrive  

Settlement services 

•  Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN) 

Community resources 

• Newcomer’s guide to Edmonton (available in multiple languages) | Edmonton.ca  
• Parenting groups | MFRS 

Learning English 

• Community language classes | CALLS  

Employment

• Employment Resources (EMCN)

Refugee supports 

• Refugee support | Alberta.ca 
• Refugee claimants | EISA  

Business supports 

• Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism 
• Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce