News Room

Spring cleanup of roads in Sherwood Park is underway. Street sweeping on main and arterial roads started late last week, and County crews will start sweeping residential areas today.

Residents are encouraged to get loud about what mental health really is and inspire others by sharing ways to nourish mental health during this year’s Mental Health Week, May 7-13, 2018.

Strathcona County residents are invited to show their community pride and “Pitch-In” with waste removal from May 1 to 31. 

Flags at all Strathcona County facilities have now been lowered to half-mast to honour the victims of the Toronto tragedy; as well as the National Day of Mourning.

Strathcona County is responding to localized flooding in the northern part of the County, caused by a sudden rise in temperature and a rapid melt.

As part of its commitment to public health and safety, Strathcona County is exploring the prohibition of smoking and vaping (of any substance) in public places, as defined in the draft Smoking Bylaw 18-2018.

Residents are invited to attend an open house to inform a study on Range Roads 231 and 232, between Highway 630/Wye Road and Township Road 522/Whitemud Extension.

For those looking to get into retail in Strathcona County, a recent retail analysis shows electronics and appliances and apparel present good opportunity.

*** April 26, 2018: Please note that this event is at maximum capacity. Registration is now closed. Strathcona County and Elk Island Catholic Schools are joining together to present an amazing evening with Dr. Jody Carrington on the importance of connections with our children through building positive relationships.

As part of ongoing efforts to further increase access to social programs and services, Council recently approved the exploration of the design, functionality and feasibility of a possible community hub model in Strathcona County.

Parents of preschool children are invited to attend a free, fun and interactive festival celebrating the first 2,000 days of childhood at the Ardrossan Recreation Complex (80-1 Ave, Ardrossan) on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Beginning this spring, Strathcona County is piloting Word Fetch, a dog collar that translates a dog’s barks into basic sentences, using a patented language algorithm converter.