News Room

This page contains latest media and information releases, in date order.

Media inquiries may be directed to Strathcona County Communications: 780-410-6595 or email news.inquiries@strathcona.ca

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Posted September 15, 2026

State of agricultural disaster declared in Strathcona County

Strathcona County Council declared a state of agricultural disaster for the County on Tuesday at the advice of County administration and the Agricultural Service Board.

Posted September 9, 2026

Project TENSOR East drives traffic safety results

Strathcona County Enforcement Services has concluded Project TENSOR (Traffic Enforcement Noise/Speed Offence Reduction) East for 2026.

Posted August 31, 2026

One delicious afternoon celebrating the best of local food, art and music: Savour Strathcona County returns Sunday, Sept. 13

Get ready to taste, sip, shop and celebrate local. Savour Strathcona County returns on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, transforming the Strathcona County Community Centre and Festival Lane into a vibrant showcase of the region's culinary talent, artistic creativity and live entertainment.

Posted August 27, 2026

Family Traditions at Gallery@501: Celebrates making art across generations

Gallery@501 welcomes the public to Family Traditions, featuring artworks that reflect family stories passed from one generation to the next and reimagined through the artists' creative practices. 

Posted July 13, 2026

Fieldhouse public art opportunities now open to artists

Strathcona County is inviting Canadian artists and artist teams to submit portfolios for multiple public art opportunities at the new Strathcona County Fieldhouse.

Posted July 9, 2026

Let the Games begin!

Strathcona County is set to welcome more than 2,200 participants for the 2026 Alberta Summer Games (ASG), taking place July 16–19.

Posted July 7, 2026

Council supports Sherwood Park Senior Centre renovation and expansion

Strathcona County Council has voted in favour of renovating and expanding the current site of the Sherwood Park 55+ Club and Log Cabin.

Posted June 25, 2026

Fitness with the Fuzz hits the ground running July 8

Fitness with the Fuzz, a new weekly summer workout series hosted by Strathcona County Enforcement Services, begins July 8.

Posted June 24, 2026

Step into Wonderpool: Portals to Imagined Worlds

Gallery@501 invites the public to step into Wonderpool: Portals to Imagined Worlds, where everyday materials become gateways to imagination, memory and myth.

Posted June 23, 2026

Strathcona County releases 2025 Annual Report

Strathcona County has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of steady progress, strong financial results and continued investment in services that support a growing community.