News Room

Strathcona County dog owners are reminded about their dog licence renewal deadline on March 31, 2016. 

As part of its Community Halls Sustainability Strategy, Strathcona County is inviting conversations about the current physical, social and operational state of its 18 community halls and senior centres. 

The emergency repairs to the waterline are complete sooner than anticipated, and the reservoirs are now being filled. Strathcona County’s water ban will be lifted by  6 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2016.

Effective immediately, Strathcona County has announced a ban on non-essential water use. The ban applies to residents and businesses in Sherwood Park, Ardrossan, Josephburg, Half Moon Lake, Collingwood Cove, Antler Lake, and Fultonvale. Country residential areas must also reduce their water use. 

On February 23, Strathcona County reported a $17.9 million municipal surplus, representing 6.6 per cent of the $270 million municipal operating budget. 

Due to warmer weather, Strathcona County residents are urged to stay safe and keep off all stormwater ponds. 

Beginning February 18, 2016, Strathcona County residents can bring toxic and hazardous materials to a new, permanent drop-off location.

On March 3, 2016 Strathcona County and Lamont County are co-hosting a Landowner Oil and Gas Information Workshop from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Heartland Hall, Strathcona County (55305 Range Rd. 214, south of Hwy 15 on Hwy 830). 

Ready to fill a need? Beginning February 17, Operation Lunchbox is collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations to help provide healthy lunches to children and youth in Strathcona County.

On February 24, residents are invited to wear pink, as part of Pink Shirt Day, to show support for ending bullying.

As part of its on-going commitment to provide emergency response in an efficient manner, Strathcona County Council initiated an in-depth review of the current Strathcona County Emergency Services (SCES) delivery model.

Reach Isolated Seniors Everywhere (RISE), is a national campaign that aims to combat loneliness or social isolation that may be experienced by seniors. 

On the weekend of February 21, residents are being asked to brighten the day of a senior in their life - a parent, a friend, a neighbour, a relative.  Ideas include phone calls, meeting for coffee, visiting a recreation facility.

Students attending art education exhibits will receive a transportation funding boost, thanks to a new bus subsidy program. 

This Family Day, February 15, 2016, residents are encouraged to disconnect from technology to reconnect with family, friends and their community.

Council receives Colchester Growth Management Strategy as information and requests comparison matrix for Bremner and Colchester