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This page contains latest media and information releases, in date order.

Media inquiries may be directed to Strathcona County Communications: 780-410-6595 or email news.inquiries@strathcona.ca

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Closed on statutory holidays.

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Posted December 17, 2025

Snow route parking ban starts Dec. 18

A snow route parking ban will go into effect on Thursday, December 18 at 6 p.m. on all collector roads in Sherwood Park.

Posted December 16, 2025

Budget 2026: delivering on high service levels while prioritizing strategic financial planning

Strathcona County Council has approved a 4.88 per cent municipal tax revenue increase for 2026. This decision ensures high-quality service levels for residents while maintaining one of the region’s lowest tax rates.

Posted December 12, 2025

Ring in 2026 at Strathcona County’s New Year’s Festival

Community members are invited to celebrate the arrival of 2026 at Strathcona County’s New Year’s Festival on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Posted November 24, 2025

Budget 2026 maintains high service levels and prioritizing capital

With a focus on maintaining existing assets and service levels, today Strathcona County Administration began presenting Council with the proposed 2026 budget which includes a 5.18 per cent municipal tax revenue increase for 2026.

Posted November 17, 2025

Strathcona County budget 2026 meetings and public hearing coming up

What matters to you when it comes to the 2026 Strathcona County budget? On Nov. 24, 2025, Strathcona County Budget 2026 meetings will begin.

Posted November 5, 2025

Explore landscapes through brush and ink at Gallery@501

Strathcona County is pleased to present Ink Horizons: East to West, a new exhibition by New Brunswick artist Dan Xu. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on November 6, 2025, and shows until December 20, 2025.

Posted November 3, 2025

Enjoy the annual kick off to the holiday season at Strathcona County’s Celebration of Lights

On Saturday, November 15, you are invited to help kick off Strathcona County’s holiday season with the annual Celebration of Lights winter wonderland festivities at Festival Place.

Posted November 3, 2025

Community partnership highlights the “elephant in the room”

Meet Charlotte. Wrapped in yarn and named by the children at A Safe Place, an emergency shelter in Strathcona County, Charlotte is a three-foot elephant, set to bring awareness to Family Violence Prevention Month this November.

Posted October 31, 2025

Statement: Strathcona County mourns the death of former Mayor Vern Hartwell

Strathcona County is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Vern Hartwell; a visionary leader and former Mayor whose legacy continues to shape the community he served with dedication and heart.

Posted October 24, 2025

Strathcona County 2025 Election results

Strathcona County’s Returning Officer has declared the results of the 2025 General Municipal Election official as of Friday, Oct. 24 at 12 noon.
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