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Archive: November
Posted November 25, 2024
Budget 2025: Balancing short-term needs with long-term sustainability
Strathcona County Council has approved a 3.90 per cent property tax revenue increase for 2025, one of the lowest in the region, ensuring continued high-quality services for residents.
Posted November 25, 2024
Snow route parking ban declared
A snow route parking ban will go into effect on Tuesday, November 26 at 7 a.m. on all collector roads in Sherwood Park.
Posted November 22, 2024
The CPKC Holiday Train is bringing holiday cheer to Josephburg
On Thursday, December 12, the CPKC Holiday Train will pull into Josephburg, stopping at the Moyer Recreation Centre from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Decorated for the holidays with thousands of Christmas lights, the festive train will feature an outdoor music concert with Magic! and Sophia Camara.
Posted November 13, 2024
Proposed budget maintains services and manages growth
Today Strathcona County Administration began presenting Council with the proposed 2025-2028 budget which includes a 3.87 per cent property tax increase for 2025 to maintain high service levels and introduce a new focus on managing growth. This tax increase is inclusive of the 2 per cent recreation infrastructure tax Council approved in 2023.
Posted November 8, 2024
Budget meetings begin next week
On November 13, Strathcona County Council will begin deliberations for the 2025-28 multi-year budget.
Posted November 7, 2024
National award showcases local businesses to international audience
Strathcona County is proud to announce its recent accolade at the 2024 Marketing Canada Awards, hosted in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, by the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC). The County’s creative marketing has been recognized as the best in the nation, underscoring Strathcona County’s commitment to excellence in economic development and community marketing.
Posted November 4, 2024
Commercial vehicle inspections support safer County roads
A recent safety operation inspected 66 commercial vehicles travelling through Strathcona County, and only 17 per cent passed the inspection.
Posted November 1, 2024
Start the holiday season with Strathcona County’s annual Celebration of Lights
On Saturday, November 16, you are invited to help kick off Strathcona County’s holiday season with the annual Celebration of Lights winter wonderland festivities at Festival Place.
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