Strathcona County: Fire ban update

Effective May 31, the fire ban has been reduced to a fire restriction. Fire and firework permits are still suspended. This includes open fires such as brush fires and bonfires, and burn barrels.

Outdoor recreational fire pits and all barbecues are now permitted. Recreational fire pits must be in a contained non-combustible structure and have a screen. Visit strathcona.ca/fireban for more information or call 780-400-2010.

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Archive: March

Posted March 31, 2017

Street sweeping begins April 10

Spring cleanup of roads in Sherwood Park will begin on Monday, April 10, weather permitting.

Posted March 23, 2017

2016 surplus to advance community priorities

On March 23, Strathcona County reported a $19.3 million surplus from 2016 municipal operations, representing 6.9 per cent of the $280 million budget.

Posted March 20, 2017

Be a part of the County’s Canada 150 Mosaic

Strathcona County is excited to be participating in the Canada 150 National Mosaic Mural project, as part of Canada’s confederation celebrations.

Posted March 16, 2017

Provincial funding supports affordable seniors’ housing

As part of its 2017 Alberta budget, tabled today, the Province of Alberta has allocated $32.4 million to rebuild the Clover Bar Lodge in Sherwood Park.

Posted March 10, 2017

Introducing Project Pantry

The Strathcona County Youth Council, in partnership with the Strathcona Food Bank and the Strathcona County Professional Fire Fighters Association, is once again inviting the community to donate healthy food options for children and youth’s lunchboxes. Local usage of the Strathcona Food Bank doubled in 2016.