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Archive: October

Posted October 28, 2024

Strathcona County Chief Commissioner retiring

Strathcona County Chief Commissioner announced his retirement effective January 31, 2025.

Posted October 24, 2024

Strathcona County celebrates Organic Waste Diversion pilot with ‘Catch the Cow’ campaign

As the Commercial Food Rescue and Organic Waste pilot is moving towards its close at the end of November, Strathcona County is recognizing the participants with a campaign called ‘Catch the Cow’.

Posted October 22, 2024

Treat yourself to an "eerie-sistible” Halloween

Strathcona County is supporting a safe, accessible and healthy Halloween for all trick-or-treaters this year through free recreation passes for local youth and events for everyone.

Posted October 21, 2024

New online service option for municipal bylaw tickets

A new online payment option is now available for County-issued bylaw tickets. Launching October 21, the website provides a secure, quick and easy way to pay municipal bylaw fines including dog, noise, parking, Community Standards Bylaw infractions, and more.

Posted October 17, 2024

Cram a Cruiser for the Strathcona Food Bank

On Friday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Strathcona County Enforcement Services and RCMP will be collecting donations for the Strathcona Food Bank at the Save-on-Foods, Sobeys and Superstore Baseline Road locations. Staff will be onsite with a police cruiser and are encouraging shoppers to cram the cruiser with food donations.

Posted October 15, 2024

Join the conversation about Strathcona County’s open spaces

Strathcona County is entering a new phase of the Open Space Master Plan (OSMP) and is seeking community input to continue to shape the plan!

Posted October 4, 2024

Strathcona County welcomes Bartlett Group’s new manufacturing facility

Strathcona County is proud to announce that Bartlett Group, a leader in industrial services and custom metal fabrication, has selected Sherwood Park, located within Strathcona County, for their new Canadian headquarters and manufacturing facility. This significant investment underscores Strathcona County’s position as a prime destination for innovative manufacturing, industrial growth and diversification.

Posted October 3, 2024

Discover the evolution of landmarks at Gallery@501

Gallery@501 is pleased to present “LANDWATCH - EVOLUTION” by Edmonton artist Lynn Malin. This exhibit is on at Gallery@501 from October 17 until December 14, 2024.