News Room

Strathcona County RCMP are warning the public about a scam involving fraudulent telephone calls that appear to come from financial institutions.

Strathcona County’s Returning Officer has declared that Aaron C. Nelson has been elected by acclamation. He is the sole candidate for councillor in Ward 5 in the Strathcona County 2025 municipal election.

Candidates confirmed for Strathcona County’s 2025 municipal election

On September 30, Strathcona County is inviting the community to wear orange and recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and presenters. The program will be held at Festival Place from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and smudging will begin at 1:30 p.m., prior to the formal program. The legacy of Justice Murray Sinclair, who passed away in November 2024, will be honoured throughout the program, including by keynote speaker, singer-songwriter Phyllis Sinclair.

Amisk Wâciw Âsokan (Beaver Hills Bridge) is now open — a new pedestrian footbridge across the North Saskatchewan River connecting Edmonton and Strathcona County. 

Strathcona County Peace Officers issue 53 impaired driving sanctions in first six months of pilot initiative.

Strathcona County is pleased to present Korean Stories: Rooted in Hanji, a new exhibition by Edmonton artists Eunju Park and ILang Song. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on September 7, 2025, and shows until October 22, 2025. 

As students return to class, Strathcona County is reminding drivers to be extra cautious around school buses. The number of school bus “fly-bys”—when a vehicle passes a stopped bus with flashing red lights—continues to be a safety concern.

Savour returns with new experiences and more local flavour 

Strathcona County’s drop-off site for yard waste will be moving to a new location as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025.