News Room

Posted September 9, 2021

It’s open! New residential water fill station in South Cooking Lake

The new residential water fill station in South Cooking Lake is now open, thanks to input from area residents and support from provincial grant funding.

Posted September 8, 2021

Reminder: Strathcona County face coverings bylaw in effect September 10 requires masks in places of worship

On Saturday, September 4, provincial masking rules took effect in all indoor public places, workplaces and vehicles in Alberta for everyone ages two and over. 

Posted September 8, 2021

County continues important work to support seniors

On September 7, 2021, Administration presented findings from the needs assessment component of the Seniors’ Supports and Services Project.

Posted September 7, 2021

Gallery@501 is celebrating 10 years with two new exhibits, as part of its anniversary exhibition series.

The public is invited to celebrate Gallery@501’s 10-year anniversary through two new exhibits; AMPLIFY and Reckoning | Unraveling | Reclaiming; a journey to self, as part of the gallery’s anniversary exhibition series.

Posted September 1, 2021

Due to the provincial mandatory masking announcement on September 3, Strathcona County is reviewing our bylaw for regional alignment and direction. Please follow all Provincial restrictions.

At a special Council meeting on September 1, 2021, Strathcona County Council approved the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw 53-2021 that requires the public to wear masks in all indoor public places and public vehicles including taxis, buses and rideshares. Due to the provincial mandatory masking announcement on September 3, Strathcona County is reviewing our bylaw for regional alignment and direction. Please follow all Provincial restrictions.

Posted August 25, 2021

Back to school: supporting local students and families

Strathcona County is joining parents, caregivers, teachers and school staff to help support students returning to school on September 1, 2021.

Posted August 12, 2021

Community invited to Q and A with local Gold Olympic Medallist Kelsey Mitchell

The community is invited to attend an outdoor Q&A with 2020 Tokyo Olympic Gold Medallist Kelsey Mitchell on Saturday, August 14 at 2:30 p.m. at Emerald Hills Regional Park (4501 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park).

Posted August 9, 2021

Wildcats Football Club to play 2021 season home games at Emerald Hills Regional Park

 

Strathcona County and the Wildcats Football Club are proud to announce the Wildcats will be playing their 2021 season home games at the Emerald Hills Regional Park between August 28 and October 23, 2021.

 

Posted August 6, 2021

Strathcona County recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Following the recently passed legislation to make September 30 a federal statutory holiday, Strathcona County will also observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Posted August 4, 2021

New recreation planning tool supports community COVID recovery efforts

A new online tool will help plan visits to indoor recreation facilities.