News Room

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

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Posted October 4, 2024

Strathcona County welcomes Bartlett Group’s new manufacturing facility

Strathcona County is proud to announce that Bartlett Group, a leader in industrial services and custom metal fabrication, has selected Sherwood Park, located within Strathcona County, for their new Canadian headquarters and manufacturing facility. This significant investment underscores Strathcona County’s position as a prime destination for innovative manufacturing, industrial growth and diversification.

Posted October 3, 2024

Discover the evolution of landmarks at Gallery@501

Gallery@501 is pleased to present “LANDWATCH - EVOLUTION” by Edmonton artist Lynn Malin. This exhibit is on at Gallery@501 from October 17 until December 14, 2024.

Posted September 26, 2024

Strathcona County Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council

Strathcona County received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed specifically for the organization’s work in the Special Purpose Website category that impacted over 100,000 residents.

Posted September 17, 2024

2024 municipal census shows continued growth

The count is in! Strathcona County’s population is on the rise, according to the 2024 municipal census results. The County’s population has grown by 3.5 per cent since 2022, bringing the total number of residents to 103,829 people. The County saw population increases of 3.5 per cent in urban areas (75,575 residents) and 3.3 per cent in rural areas (28,253 residents).

Posted August 26, 2024

Making dollars and sense of the 2025 County budget

A follow-up budget survey is now open for residents and businesses to have their say about Strathcona County’s budget, spending and priorities. This second round of engagement follows the spring survey that asked our community for their thoughts about spending priorities, tax increases and County services.

Posted August 22, 2024

Savour event celebrates and supports local independent restaurants, artists and musicians

Residents in and around the community of Sherwood Park are invited to enjoy Savour Strathcona County on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the Strathcona County Community Centre in Sherwood Park, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This one-day, family-friendly event features local independent artists, restauranteurs, food trucks, distillers and live music!  

Posted August 13, 2024

Reflect and renew this fall at Gallery@501

Gallery@501 is pleased to present two new exhibitions this fall, “Translations of Han” by Toronto artist mihyun maria kim and “Sacred Patterns” by local Ojibway artist Jessica Desmoulin of the Pic River First Nation.

Posted August 12, 2024

UnCharitable movie screening challenges assumptions and beliefs about charities

Strathcona County and the Strathcona Food Bank have partnered to host a free screening of the powerful documentary, UnCharitable, on Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Posted July 25, 2024

Strathcona County shortlisted for 2024 Canada’s Safest Employers Award

Strathcona County is proud to announce it has been shortlisted as an Excellence Awardee in the 2024 Canada’s Safest Employers Awards by Canadian Occupational Safety magazine.

Posted July 24, 2024

A monument to Reconciliation in Strathcona County

Strathcona County is inviting Indigenous community voices to join a new project that will explore the idea and design of a Reconciliation monument in our community.