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Featured events for September 2012 within Strathcona County
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General information: 780-464-8111 www.strathcona.ca
Events ProgramsAt-a-glance
News & Now
Events ProgramsAt-a-glance
News & Now
DatesDigestTuesday, September 11Council Meeting 2 p.m.Council Open House 5:30 p.m.Public Hearings 5 or 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 25Council Meeting 2 p.m.Public Hearings 5 or 7 p.m.
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Council Meetings780-464-8105 or 780-464-8060 www.strathcona.ca/localgovernment
Council Committee Meetings780-464-8296
Check out advertising notices on adjacent pages for other County programs, services and events.
County matters
Events ProgramsAt-a-glance
News & Now
Council Meetings in SeptemberChanges to playground and school zone signsStrathcona has started work to align playground and school zone signs in the County with federal standards. The changes will ensure all playground and school zones are warranted, clearly signed and enforceable. As the new school year is fast approaching, be aware of sign changes and drive accordingly.• www.strathcona.ca/trafficsafety 780-417-7100
Keep informed of Business Plan and BudgetView the updated Business Plan and Budget video at www.strathcona.ca/budget. Learn about 2012 Business Plan Initiatives in progress: the new County brand, Strategic Plan update and the Youth Intervention Program, along with what goes into business planning to ensure value for your tax dollar. • [email protected] 780-464-8089
New overflow parking available as of September 4Due to construction of Anthony Henday Drive, the overflow parking lot on Fir Street, west of the Sherwood Park Transit Centre, is permanently closed. Parking is available in the Transit Centre parkade and where signs indicate along Fir Street. While using local service from your neighbourhood is still your best option, Transit has identified satellite parking lots at Glen Allan Recreation Complex, Kinsmen Leisure Centre and the Sherwood Park Log Cabin. • www.strathcona.ca/transit 780-464-RIDE (7433), press 0
Results in from 2011 agriculture censusIn May 2012, Statistics Canada released the latest census report on trends in the farming industry. Findings for Strathcona include the number of farms, value of farm products, size of operation, average age of farmers, and more. • www.strathcona.ca/2011AgCensus 780-464-8259
Has your cart been tagged?If so, congratulations! Our street team has been tagging carts to acknowledge residents who are keeping organics and recycling out of their black carts. Whether we have “caught” you yet or not, thank you and keep up the good work! • www.strathcona.ca/utilities 780-449-5514
Get the new Green Routine app for iPhones!With this new app Strathcona County residents can set waste collection and special event reminders, search the A-Z list, locate recycling stations and so much more. Now availabe for free in the App Store. • www.strathcona.ca/greenroutineapp 780-449-5514
New hunting regulations allow hunting on weekendsThis year in Strathcona County, hunting will be permitted on Saturdays and Sundays in the Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) 248 during the Strathcona white-tailed deer season, opening September 1. See page 14 of this issue of the Sherwood Park Strathcona County News.• www.strathcona.ca/hunting 780-417-7100
Guide for living in rural StrathconaThe Guide to Rural Living is a that’s-good-to-know guide to inform you of major factors that affect rural residents. It provides practical insight on land uses, development, conservation, bylaws, safety and more. It also helps bring into perspective how respecting the needs and livelihoods of others, and caring for the environment in which we live are in everyone’s best interests. To get your copy, contact Transportation and Agriculture Services at 780-417-7100 or [email protected]. You can can also find it online at www.strathcona.ca/guidetoruralliving.
Meetings are subject to change or cancellation.
Meetings are held in Council Chambers in the Community Centre, 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe.
Council meetings are now webcast. Go to the Strathcona County website to watch and listen to meetings live. Or, view them later online for up to six months after the meeting date.
Agendas and reports are available by the Friday before the meeting date on the County website, at the Council meeting and at the Strathcona County Library.
Last week for weekly organics collection
September 10 to 14 will be the last week of weekly organics collection for the designated areas this summer. Check your schedule or the website for details. • www.strathcona.ca/utilities 780-449-5514
Get rid of that old couch
Large item pickup is coming soon. Check the waste calendar for your scheduled collection day in September. You may place up to two items out on your collection day; be sure to have them in place by 7:30 a.m. There will be multiple trucks to pick up the different items, so leave your item(s) out until the following day. • www.strathcona.ca/utilities 780-449-5514
Avoid the landfill—head to Enviroservice
Collect household hazardous waste, along with other items such as appliances, batteries, computers and TVs, and bring them to an Enviroservice event. There are two in September at the Streambank Recycling Station: Thursday, September 6 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On September 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, there will be a rural Enviroservice event held in Ardrossan. • www.strathcona.ca/utilities 780-449-5514
New rural contact office to open
New South Contact Office will serve residents from south and central Strathcona County with more direct and convenient access to municipal services. Located at South Cooking Lake, this pilot office is a rural satellite of County Hall, similar to the Heartland Hall Contact Office near Josephburg. Everyone is welcome to a grand opening barbecue on September 18, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.• www.strathcona.ca/rural 780-922-1318
Workshops on septic systems, solar panels, and ponds and dugouts
Check out these free workshops offered by Transportation and Agriculture Services, all held at the Ardrossan Memorial Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. September 20 - Septic Systems for Acreage OwnersOctober 18 - Solar PanelsOctober 25 – Pond and Dugout Management• www.strathcona.ca/tas 780-417-7100
Clean Drinks: Networking & Learning
Clean Drinks is a networking and information session about Alberta’s bio economy. Presented by Strathcona County and the Alberta Clean Technologies Industry Alliance (ACTIA), there will be presentations by Strathcona County, Alberta Innovates and Syngar Technology, followed by a tour of the Community Energy Centre. The event takes place on September 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 through ACTIA. • www.strathcona.ca/edt 780-410-8511
Explore your neighbourhood and celebrate Neighbour Day!
Participate in the neighbourhood scavenger hunt. Get the list, form a team of family and neighbours and have fun exploring your community for a chance to win a free block party.
Invite your neighbour and attend the Neighbour Day event on September 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Centre Agora, 401 Festival Lane, in Sherwood Park. Enjoy live music, barbecue and fun activities for all ages. • www.strathcona.ca/NeighbourDay 780-464-4044
Strathcona Wilderness Centre open house
September 30, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tour the new FireSmart Interpretive Trail, and choose from many, many other fun activities. • www.strathcona.ca/wildernesscentre 780-922-3939
Art in the Plaza until September 30
Art in the Plaza continues on Sundays through to Alberta Culture Days at the end of September. Drop by to take in local art, artists, and walking tours -- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Centre in Sherwood Park. • www.strathcona.ca/artintheplaza 780-410-8505
