News Room

Strathcona County residents are invited to apply for two types of Social Framework Community Grants to support local connections or projects that foster positive changes in the community. Applications are open until April 30, 2022.

Strathcona County is inviting a non-profit animal rescue organization to operate a cat shelter in Sherwood Park, as part of a 12-month pilot project.

Strathcona County is inviting eligible non-profits who serve seniors to submit a proposal to partner with the County to enhance senior supports and services in the community. The invitation to apply is the next step in Strathcona County’s Seniors Supports and Services Project work to ensure seniors are supported throughout the community.

Each year, Strathcona County purchases artwork through its Annual Art Acquisition Program and Salon Exhibition. Local artists and those with a significant connection to Strathcona County are encouraged to submit their artwork for consideration. The application deadlines are April 14 for those living outside Strathcona County, and April 29 for artists residing within the County.

As a result of the warmer temperatures, a significant amount of melting is affecting the strength of the ice on bodies of water in Strathcona County.

Starting May 1, Strathcona County will be conducting a municipal census. A census PIN letter will be mailed to every household in the County with instructions to complete the census online.

Leaders from across Strathcona County gathered in council chambers on March 16 to sign the Violence, Trauma and Suicide Prevention (VTSP) Protocol, committing to work together to support resident safety.

Snow route clearing is almost complete, and County crews will start removing snow on remaining residential streets overnight.

A snow route parking ban will go into effect on Sunday, March 6 at 7 a.m. on all collector roads in Sherwood Park. 

Guided by its Waste Management Roadmap, Strathcona County is starting a journey to change how we think about and manage our waste.