Cross Country Alberta awards Outstanding Ski Area Operations award to Strathcona Wilderness Centre

On June 9, at Cross Country Alberta’s Annual General Meeting in Edmonton, Strathcona Wilderness Centre will be presented with the 2017 to 2018 Outstanding Ski Area Operations of the Year award.

This award acknowledges significant contributions to trails and facilities development and operations in cross country skiing. Nominators noted the Strathcona Wilderness Centre has quickly gained a reputation for excellent conditions. Skiers enjoy a consistent world-class level of maintained ski trails, a clean and inviting lodge and friendly and helpful staff.

The Strathcona Wilderness Centre is located at 52535 Range Road 212 in Ardrossan, Alberta. More details or call 780-922-3939.

Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County is a thriving, successful and vibrant community of over 98,000 residents. Strathcona County is made up of the urban area of Sherwood Park and a large adjacent rural area of farms, acreages and smaller hamlets. It is home to 75 per cent of refining in Western Canada. With a focus on economic, governance, social, cultural and environmental sustainability, Strathcona County is committed to balancing the unique needs of its diverse community.

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Contact: Strathcona County Communications, 780-410-6595