News Room

Strathcona County is inviting youth, parents/caregivers and youth service providers to share ideas on how the community can best work together to meet the needs of its youth and young adults, between the ages of 14 and 29. Feedback will help with future planning and service delivery that enables youth and young adults to thrive in Strathcona County.

During this year’s Seniors Week, June 3 to 9, residents are invited to celebrate seniors’ contributions towards creating a safe, supported and connected community for all in Strathcona County.

Nearly 5,000 people, representing over 34,000 voices, provided input into the direction of recreation and culture opportunities in Strathcona County over the next 12 years. The response overwhelmingly agreed that recreation and culture are important elements in people’s lives and the overall community.

Strathcona County has earned a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting Achievement for the fourth consecutive year, this time for its 2017 Annual Report.

The artistic talent of local artists will be on display at Gallery@501 as part of the Strathcona Salon Series exhibit. This annual exhibit, featuring original pieces by both adults and high school students, will showcase artwork that Strathcona County is considering for purchase or loan as part of its art collection.

Awards ceremony – June 10

The 2019 Pride of Strathcona Awards recipients have contributed to our community through outstanding achievements and contributions. Leading the way for future generations, showing agricultural leadership at home and abroad, meaningful contributions through visual arts, and supporting our seniors are some of the accomplishments that will be celebrated at the Pride of Strathcona Awards.

Payment deadline June 28
Strathcona County has kept residential property taxes for the municipal portion to a 0.8 per cent increase.

Tax notices will be mailed in mid-May. The tax payment deadline is Friday, June 28, 2019.

Statement from Strathcona County Mayor Rod Frank:

“A recent media interview commented on Strathcona County’s response to the November 6 parkade explosion in the Community Centre. The County’s communications efforts and interaction on social media in particular are being questioned.

Residents are invited to attend a follow-up open house to review traffic safety recommendations in Heritage Hills.

On Friday, May 3, in celebration of Arbor Day, grade one students from across Strathcona County received a seedling and enjoyed educational activities at Broadmoor Lake Park.

Residents are invited to attend a final open house on the Range Roads 231 and 232 functional planning study, to learn about recommended improvements to safety and traffic flow to support future growth.

Strathcona County’s Community Centre Parkade will re-open for public parking on May 8, after a six-month closure due to the November 6, 2018 explosion incident.