Strathcona County

There’s still time! Apply to serve on a board or committee and make a difference in our community by sharing your skills, experience and ideas! All residents are eligible to apply. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. September 26, 2018. More info and to apply: https://www.strathcona.ca/…/…/serve-o n-a-board-or-committee/

SCOOP (Strathcona County Online Opinion Panel) is coming on Tuesday, September 18! Through online surveys, polls and discussions, you’ll be able to share your thoughts on County initiatives, neighbourhood development, social programs, the environment and much more. Watch our news feed next Tuesday to be one of the first to sign up for this online community of engaged citizens!

Being a friendly neighbour: Valid Fort Saskatchewan Multi-Facility Pass memberships will be accepted at all Strathcona County Facilities (that accept Millennium Cards) until December 31, 2018.

Strathcona County and the City of Fort Saskatchewan councils approved an agreement at their September 11 council meetings, supporting a negotiated annexation, and exploration of a more formal alliance. Fort Saskatchewan will next submit a Notice of Intent to Annex with the Municipal Government Board.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn two different methods of pickling: canning and fermenting. For $25 per person you will also walk away with two 500 ml jars and the tools to ferment at home! Two dates to choose from: Wednesday, Sept. 26 or Thursday, Sept. 27. These workshops fill up quickly so register online today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/get-your-pick le-on-tickets-4960…

Reminder: as of today, only blue bags with correctly sorted items will be picked up. If yours isn’t picked up, don’t worry! Look for the sticker - it will note what needs to be removed or changed. Once you’ve done so, your bag can go out for collection the following week. https://www.strathcona.ca/…/garbage-and -rec…/green-routine/… Remember: glass (excluding mirrors and tempered glass) and large Styrofoam can go to the Enviroservice Centre. Thanks for making these waste sorting changes with us over the past few months!

In honour of Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, all flags at Strathcona County facilities will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Each year, the second Sunday of September is designated in memory of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. We commemorate their courage, selflessness and unwavering commitment to serving our communities and keeping us safe. https://www.strathcona.ca/…/strathcona- fallen-fire-fighter…/

Join us at the Strathcona County Regional Trail grand opening at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, September 8! Fun for all, as well as the Fall Play Day activities at the trailhead of the Riverside Nature Trail.

Enviroservice event - South Cooking Lake - Thursday, September 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Your unwanted computers, TVs and old paint aren't doing any good hanging around, but they will if you recycle them. strathcona.ca/ruralenviro Bring them to:
South Cooking Lake Fire Station #2... 22142 South Cooking Lake Road
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The pool and pool amenities at Millennium Place will be shut down for annual maintenance from September 4 to 23. Check out our drop-in schedule for swim opportunities at Kinsmen Leisure Centre or Emerald Hills Leisure Centre.
https://www.strathcona.ca/…/ac…/drop- in-recreation-calendar/
We are sorry for the inconvenience.

The Strathcona County Census 2018 Results Report is now available. It reports our total population at 98,381. Thanks to all households for participating!

Parents/caregivers: we know there are lots of things to prep for school starting on September 4.
Find out how we can help families feel safe and supported throughout the school year: https://www.strathcona.ca/community-fami‚ Ķ/youth/back-school/

Pssst - there are still some tickets left!

Do you have ideas for the betterment of our community? You can make a difference by serving on a board or committee to share your skills, experience and ideas! All residents are eligible to apply. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. September 26, 2018. More info and apply online: https://www.strathcona.ca/…/…/serve-o n-a-board-or-committee/

Announcing the upcoming art exhibit at the Gallery@501. Stop by to see the amazing mixed media sculptures.

Did you know pet waste (including droppings, litter and bed shavings) can go in your green cart? Be sure to put it in a compostable bag, box or loose directly in the cart. See our website for more green cart tips: https://www.strathcona.ca/…/organ…/ti ps-for-your-green-cart/