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Ring in 2024 with free, family-friendly festivities on Sunday, December 31 starting at 6 p.m. The evening will conclude with spectacular fireworks at 8 p.m., early enough for even the youngest of festival goers to enjoy. The fun will take place at Broadmoor Lake Park and includes activities at Festival Place and the Sherwood Park Arena and Sports Centre.

On December 4, 2023, Strathcona County Council approved a 5.87 per cent tax revenue requirement for the 2024 budget, including a 2 per cent recreation levy. The average tax increase for a property valued at $448K in 2024 will be approximately $117 annually, or $9.75 per month.

On October 26, 2023, the Emergency Communications Centre for Strathcona County became the first 9-1-1 centre in Canada to transition to the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) network.

Strathcona County is excited to announce the opening of the Gemstone Gallery, a new art space dedicated to exhibiting artwork by local youth.

Discover an exciting array of captivating artworks that express our relationship between human existence and the environments we inhabit.

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, no matter their age or fitness level. Approximately 35,000 cardiac arrests occur in Canada each year, and less than 10 per cent of victims survive. Strathcona County wants to change that.

On November 15, Strathcona County Administration presented Council with a proposed 2024-26 budget which includes a 4.69 per cent property tax increase for 2024 to maintain high service levels and add in new amenities such as the Pointe, a new fire hall and additional emergency services staff to meet the community’s needs.

A new online portal for tax and utility billing launches in Strathcona County

On November 15, Strathcona County Council will begin deliberations for the 2024-26 multi-year budget.

On Saturday, November 18, the community is invited to help kick-off Strathcona County’s holiday season with the annual Celebration of Lights winter wonderland festivities at Festival Place.