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Archive: April

Posted April 30, 2025

Annual tax notices will be mailed mid-May

Strathcona County residents will soon receive their property tax notices, which reflect a cumulative increase of 3.90 per cent. The County continues to have one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the Edmonton urban metropolitan region. 95 per cent of revenues go to services to support citizens, not to banks to pay debts.

Posted April 25, 2025

Budgeting for Strathcona County’s future

Strathcona County’s annual budget survey is open for residents to share their thoughts on taxes, spending and priorities. Results will be used to inform Council and County budget decisions.

Posted April 17, 2025

Experience the transformative power of art in “Journeys and Transitions” at Gallery@501

Strathcona County is pleased to present "Journeys and Transitions", a new exhibition featuring artworks by 75 members of Gallery@501. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on May 1, 2025, and shows until June 21, 2025.

Posted April 11, 2025

Planning the future of Strathcona County

What matters to you? Strathcona County is planning how best to meet our community’s needs for 2027-2030, and your opinions are an important part of making this plan successful.

Posted April 10, 2025

Pitch-In to help clean our community after the spring melt

Strathcona County residents are invited to show their community pride and “pitch-in” with waste removal from April 21 to May 4, 2025. This annual campaign brings volunteers together to help remove litter left behind after the spring thaw.

Posted April 9, 2025

Strathcona County celebrates the voices behind 9-1-1

Strathcona County is proud to recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 13 to 19, a time to honour the dedicated professionals who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency personnel and equipment, and provide life-saving assistance to 9-1-1 callers.

Posted April 7, 2025

Strathcona County welcomes visitors to “Go Strathco” during National Tourism Week and beyond

Strathcona County kicks off National Tourism Week with an actionable new marketing campaign and identity.

Posted April 4, 2025

Mayor to deliver future-focused State of the County address

Join Mayor Rod Frank as he shares his vision for the County’s future in our annual State of the County address!