News Room

On Friday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Strathcona County Enforcement Services and RCMP will be collecting donations for the Strathcona Food Bank at the Save-on-Foods, Sobeys and Superstore Baseline Road locations. Staff will be onsite with a police cruiser and are encouraging shoppers to cram the cruiser with food donations.

Strathcona County is entering a new phase of the Open Space Master Plan (OSMP) and is seeking community input to continue to shape the plan!

Strathcona County is proud to announce that Bartlett Group, a leader in industrial services and custom metal fabrication, has selected Sherwood Park, located within Strathcona County, for their new Canadian headquarters and manufacturing facility. This significant investment underscores Strathcona County’s position as a prime destination for innovative manufacturing, industrial growth and diversification.

Gallery@501 is pleased to present “LANDWATCH - EVOLUTION” by Edmonton artist Lynn Malin. This exhibit is on at Gallery@501 from October 17 until December 14, 2024.

Strathcona County received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed specifically for the organization’s work in the Special Purpose Website category that impacted over 100,000 residents.

The count is in! Strathcona County’s population is on the rise, according to the 2024 municipal census results. The County’s population has grown by 3.5 per cent since 2022, bringing the total number of residents to 103,829 people. The County saw population increases of 3.5 per cent in urban areas (75,575 residents) and 3.3 per cent in rural areas (28,253 residents).

A follow-up budget survey is now open for residents and businesses to have their say about Strathcona County’s budget, spending and priorities. This second round of engagement follows the spring survey that asked our community for their thoughts about spending priorities, tax increases and County services.

Residents in and around the community of Sherwood Park are invited to enjoy Savour Strathcona County on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the Strathcona County Community Centre in Sherwood Park, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This one-day, family-friendly event features local independent artists, restauranteurs, food trucks, distillers and live music!  

Gallery@501 is pleased to present two new exhibitions this fall, “Translations of Han” by Toronto artist mihyun maria kim and “Sacred Patterns” by local Ojibway artist Jessica Desmoulin of the Pic River First Nation.

Strathcona County and the Strathcona Food Bank have partnered to host a free screening of the powerful documentary, UnCharitable, on Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.