News Room

Posted May 9, 2026

RCMP investigating community incident

Strathcona County RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating an incident that occurred in Sherwood Park on May 8, 2026.

Posted May 8, 2026

Strathcona County statement: Community incident

The RCMP is leading the investigation into the incident in Strathcona County on May 8, 2026.

Posted May 8, 2026

Update: Strathcona County Reviewing Provincial Changes to EMS Funding

At their upcoming council meeting on May 12, 2026, Strathcona County Council will discuss the future of ground ambulance service delivery in the community.

Posted May 6, 2026

Project TENSOR East revs up this month

Project TENSOR (Traffic Enforcement Noise/Speed Offence Reduction) East returns this month in Strathcona County. Introduced in 2021, this data-driven traffic safety initiative targets local hot spots for speeding, stunting, and traffic-related noise complaints over the summer months.

Posted May 1, 2026

Strathcona County invites community feedback to shape future recreation and culture

Strathcona County is inviting households and youth in Grades 7 to 12 to share their feedback to help shape the next four years of recreation and culture opportunities in the community.

Posted April 30, 2026

Connect through art in Common Ground at Gallery@501

Strathcona County presents Common Ground, a new exhibition featuring artwork by 65 members of Gallery@501.

Posted April 29, 2026

Annual tax notices will be mailed mid-May

The 2026 budget includes a 4.88 per cent municipal tax revenue increase to support ongoing services, growth, and long term planning.

Posted April 29, 2026

Arbor Day returns to Strathcona County with hands-on learning for students

Strathcona County’s long-standing Arbor Day tradition returns on Friday, May 8, welcoming more than 1,100 Grade 1 and homeschool students to take part in outdoor, hands-on activities focused on trees and environmental stewardship.

Posted April 20, 2026

Strathcona County recognizes 35 years of Victim Services

Since its establishment in 1991, the Strathcona County Victim Services Unit (VSU) has worked alongside the RCMP, Enforcement Services, and community agencies to ensure that victims of crime receive timely, compassionate support.

Posted April 13, 2026

Strathcona County recognizes the heroes behind the headset during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Often the unseen heroes of public safety, Strathcona County telecommunicators are the steady voices behind 911 and the non-emergency line.