News Room

Strathcona County will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday on September 30. 

Strathcona County 2021 Municipal Election

Today is Nomination Day for the Strathcona County 2021 General Municipal Election. The following individuals are the official candidates for the positions of Mayor and Councillor.

Effective Monday, September 20, Strathcona County is participating in the Government of Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program (REP).

On Wednesday, September 15, the Government of Alberta declared a State of Public Health Emergency along with additional restrictions and an exemption program that impact Strathcona County residents, businesses, programs, services and facilities. 

As part of Strathcona County’s commitment to safety, for both guests and staff, the County has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to masking non-compliance. 

Strathcona County continues its important work to develop Pointe-aux-Pins Acres, which represents a vital link to the importance of agriculture in the community. While an unstable construction market has required a purposeful pause in construction of Pointe-aux-Pins Acres, Administration continues its operational, services and event strategy, with a focus on bringing the Pointe’s vision to life.

Strathcona County Council has approved a new Sustainable Rural Road Master Plan to guide how all 1,300 kilometres of rural road are maintained and improved.

Residents are invited to attend a free car seat inspection and information clinic on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The free event, located at Ordze Transit Centre (970 Ordze Road, Sherwood Park) runs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; rain or shine.

The new residential water fill station in South Cooking Lake is now open, thanks to input from area residents and support from provincial grant funding.

On Saturday, September 4, provincial masking rules took effect in all indoor public places, workplaces and vehicles in Alberta for everyone ages two and over. 

On September 7, 2021, Administration presented findings from the needs assessment component of the Seniors’ Supports and Services Project.

The public is invited to celebrate Gallery@501’s 10-year anniversary through two new exhibits; AMPLIFY and Reckoning | Unraveling | Reclaiming; a journey to self, as part of the gallery’s anniversary exhibition series.

At a special Council meeting on September 1, 2021, Strathcona County Council approved the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw 53-2021 that requires the public to wear masks in all indoor public places and public vehicles including taxis, buses and rideshares. Due to the provincial mandatory masking announcement on September 3, Strathcona County is reviewing our bylaw for regional alignment and direction. Please follow all Provincial restrictions.