News Room

The results of Strathcona County’s annual resident satisfaction survey are in and, spoiler alert: people love it here.

Strathcona County residents will start receiving their property tax notices next week reflecting a cumulative 4.84 per cent increase but maintaining the lowest municipal tax rate in the Edmonton urban metropolitan region.

Strathcona County Council is beginning to plan for Budget 2025 and wants to hear from residents about what matters most.

In an emergency, would you be prepared to take care of you and your loved ones for 72 hours?

As part of Emergency Preparedness Week from May 5 to 11, Community Safety Educators from Strathcona County can help you be prepared for emergencies and disasters and answer questions you may have about emergency preparedness.

Strathcona County’s municipal census is underway. Households in the County should have received a census PIN letter, outlining instructions for the seamless completion of the census online.

Strathcona County has reduced its fire restriction to a fire advisory effective immediately, due to cooler temperatures and rain. Under a fire advisory, fire and fireworks permits are valid however they may be temporarily suspended based on the current conditions (wind speed, temperature etc.).

Strathcona County’s new Housing Affordability Strategy, approved on April 23, 2024, defines the County’s vision, actions and targets for housing affordability.

A fire restriction has been declared for Strathcona County, effective 12 noon on April 22. The County has called the restriction in response to the dry conditions and windy weather. The restriction applies to all rural areas in the County.

Strathcona County is celebrating our Emergency Communications Operators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 14 to 20, 2024.  

The community is invited to join Mayor Rod Frank and Council for an update about the current priorities and future vision for Strathcona County.