The strategic plan sets clear, future focused direction for the next four years by defining the priorities for our community and guiding choices about services, investments and governance as the community grows and changes.
The current strategic plan was approved by Council in July 2026.
Our vision
"Becoming Canada’s most livable community.” This statement summarizes what we aspire to be as a municipality, and paints a picture of what the community could look like in the future. Our vision statement outlines elements that make our community livable and describes County-wide priorities and the results necessary to achieve that vision.
Strategic Plan summary
The strategic plan guides the County’s future work and can turn vision into reality. It tells us what we aim to achieve and build a great place to live, work, play and invest.
Our goals
Economic prosperity
Strathcona County is a prosperous community that capitalizes on the strength of its industrial, agriculture and business sectors while advancing economic diversity and growth.
Priorities:
Promote industrial opportunities to partners and collaborators that supports innovation and growth.
Support the attraction and retention of small and medium-sized businesses that foster economic growth.
Promote a diverse, value-add agricultural market that supports the local economy
Support the development of emerging sectors that drive innovation, economic diversification, and tourism.
Healthy and safe community
Strathcona County is a safe and supportive community that is healthy, active, connected and thriving.
Priorities:
Support a diversity of housing options that address affordability and density, align with community needs, and respond to changing demographics.
Provide services that enhance community well-being and safety.
Support a diverse, welcoming, inclusive, and accessible community for all, while acknowledging responsibilities and commitments to reconciliation.
Responsible development
Strathcona County is an innovative community that encourages sustainability and respects the environment.
Priorities:
Invest in infrastructure that balances lifecycle management with the development of complete communities.
Apply embedded environmental stewardship to guide responsible growth and infrastructure planning.
Support growth and development that prioritize community well-being and economic benefit.
Municipal excellence
Strathcona County is a leading municipality that moves the community forward through service excellence delivered by engaged and empowered employees.
Priorities:
Ensure the optimal use of people and financial resources to meet the community’s needs.
Build strategic, purposeful and productive relationships with all levels of government, partners and impacted parties.
Foster a workplace culture that is engaged, connected, supportive, inclusive and diverse.
Economic prosperity
Strathcona County is a prosperous community that capitalizes on the strength of its industrial, agriculture and business sectors while advancing economic diversity and growth.
Priorities:
Promote industrial opportunities to partners and collaborators that supports innovation and growth.
Support the attraction and retention of small and medium-sized businesses that foster economic growth.
Promote a diverse, value-add agricultural market that supports the local economy
Support the development of emerging sectors that drive innovation, economic diversification, and tourism.
Healthy and safe community
Strathcona County is a safe and supportive community that is healthy, active, connected and thriving.
Priorities:
Support a diversity of housing options that address affordability and density, align with community needs, and respond to changing demographics.
Provide services that enhance community well-being and safety.
Support a diverse, welcoming, inclusive, and accessible community for all, while acknowledging responsibilities and commitments to reconciliation.
Responsible development
Strathcona County is an innovative community that encourages sustainability and respects the environment.
Priorities:
Invest in infrastructure that balances lifecycle management with the development of complete communities.
Apply embedded environmental stewardship to guide responsible growth and infrastructure planning.
Support growth and development that prioritize community well-being and economic benefit.
Municipal excellence
Strathcona County is a leading municipality that moves the community forward through service excellence delivered by engaged and empowered employees.
Priorities:
Ensure the optimal use of people and financial resources to meet the community’s needs.
Build strategic, purposeful and productive relationships with all levels of government, partners and impacted parties.
Foster a workplace culture that is engaged, connected, supportive, inclusive and diverse.
Annual Report
Strathcona County’s 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of strong results, continued investment and meaningful progress across our community. It shows how we are supporting residents every day through infrastructure, services and programs that build a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable community. We remain committed to delivering value, advancing Council’s Strategic Plan and working toward becoming Canada’s most livable community.
Year 2 - 2024 Annual Report (7.4 MB)
Year 3 - 2025 Annual Report (14.9 MB)
Strathcona County’s financial reporting page includes quarterly management reports, audited financial statements and annual reports.
Living in Strathcona County
Strathcona County, located in the heart of Alberta, is an energetic and thriving community. A leader in North America’s petroleum industry and a champion for advancing diverse agricultural business, we use our energy to power our new tomorrow.
We are a specialized municipality, and work cooperatively with our urban and rural residents to govern as a single municipality. Proud of our distinct governance model, we promote and demonstrate our achievements.
We are a welcoming place to live and attract people of all ages, cultures and walks of life to join us. Families thrive in our dynamic, caring and safe community.
We strive to be a model of ecological integrity, protecting our environment and preserving our agricultural heritage.
Becoming Canada’s most livable community
Financial and Strategic Services
Phone: 780-464-8053
Fax: 780-464-8170
Email: financialservices@strathcona.ca