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: February

Posted February 28, 2018

Imagining a new Recreation and Culture Strategy

Strathcona County is inviting the public’s input as planning begins for the next 12 years of recreation, parks and culture investments into the community.

Posted February 28, 2018

2017 surplus reported

Strathcona County reports a 2017 surplus of $13.3 million, 3.7 per cent of the total $355 million operating budget.

Posted February 23, 2018

Residential snow removal begins Tuesday, February 27

County crews will start removing snow on residential streets starting at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27.

Posted February 21, 2018

Help shape the future of transit in our community

The public is invited to share ideas on how to best invest and plan for Strathcona County Transit service delivery over the next ten years, as part of the Transit Master Plan review.

Posted February 13, 2018

Community stands to win in Smart Cities Challenge

From open WI-FI to fleet with automated vehicle location (AVL) to Community Energy to automated water sensor technologies, Strathcona County is a “smart” municipality.

Posted February 6, 2018

Choose kind

Officially declared by Mayor Rod Frank as Choose Kind month, February will be filled with initiatives and events that encourage residents to champion Choose Kind as a way to build respectful and healthy relationships throughout the community.

Posted February 6, 2018

Reminder: dog licence deadline is March 31

Dog owners across Strathcona County are reminded to register/renew their dog licence by March 31, 2018.

Posted February 5, 2018

2018 Pride of Strathcona Awards - Nominate by March 23

In recognition of outstanding contributions and achievements, citizens are invited to nominate an individual or group for a 2018 Pride of Strathcona Award. The deadline for nominations is March 23, 2018.