News Room

Strathcona County is highlighting the importance of Emergency Preparedness Week, May 1 to 7. Everyone plays an important role in keeping family, friends, businesses and the community safe. 

Strathcona County residents are invited to show their community pride and “Pitch-in” with litter removal from May 13 to 29, 2022. This annual campaign helps remove litter left behind after the spring thaw.

Strathcona County is looking for resident feedback on its approach to clearing over 200 kilometres of trails and pathways during the winter. 

The City of Edmonton, Strathcona County and the River Valley Alliance (RVA) have finalized funding to realize their shared vision for a new footbridge over the North Saskatchewan River, which is scheduled to begin construction late summer/early fall. 

Strathcona County is celebrating Mental Health Week from May 2-8, encouraging residents to practice self-compassion and kindness to others after two years marked by disconnection.

County-based artists and not-for-profit arts, culture and heritage organizations are eligible for enhanced financial supports as part of recent updates to the Strathcona County Arts, Culture and Heritage Community investment program. 

Nominations are now being accepted for the Millennium Place Sports Wall of Recognition. The Sports Wall of Recognition program pays tribute to Strathcona County residents for outstanding contributions and achievements in sport, as well as builders who have acted in leadership capacities through their roles as coaches, trainers, officials, managers or volunteers.

Strathcona County is proud to recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 10 to 16. This week honours staff who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment and provide initial life-saving assistance to 9-1-1 callers.

Spring cleanup of roads in Sherwood Park will get underway next week in order to enable safe travel for all modes of road transportation.

Strathcona County residents are invited to apply for two types of Social Framework Community Grants to support local connections or projects that foster positive changes in the community. Applications are open until April 30, 2022.