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Strathcona County offers residents the best of convenience and nature. Elk Island National Park allows both local and international visitors a chance to explore more of Alberta. Additionally, the County also has a strong agricultural community. With some of the best farmland in Alberta, the area is abundant.
With 8 Rural Hamlets, acreages, and farms the County offers something for anyone's lifestyle. As a specialized municipality, Strathcona County is able to offer many services. They are working to become Canada's most livable community.
Above all, it is a beautiful place to live, work, and play! Learn more about the County below.
John Hook Campbell and John Mitchell originally envisioned a small town located near the industries east of Edmonton. However, what they founded in the early 1950s is now a large thriving community.
During the early years, the hamlet was named Campbelltown. After approval from the Municipal District of Strathcona, the first model homes were open to the public in September of 1955.
Subsequently, in 1956, the hamlet name was changed from Campbelltown to Sherwood Park because Canada post claimed that several Canadian communities already have similar names.
Strathcona County can host many awesome adventures. A few to explore include:
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Ministik Lake Bird Sanctuary
Also, Strathcona County is home to many local vendors that sell at the Farmer's Markets that can be found throughout the county.
Sherwood Park has many facilities that celebrate the local culture! In the heart of the community is the Centre in the Park because it houses local government resources. Subsequently, they have shopping and outdoor areas. Likewise, the area has a large public library and an art gallery. Festival Place hosts so many events each year with its expansive commitment to the performing arts.
Further, the area has beautiful natural areas like Broadmoor Lake Park! Here visitors can enjoy the spray park, playground, walking trails, and even ice staking in the winter.
The County has many schools that are governed by different school boards. Students are able to travel to their designated school, which is different depending on property location.
Ardrossan Elementary
Ardrossan Junior & Senior High
Fultonvale Elementary Junior High
Uncas Elementary
Heritage Hills Elementary
Pine St. Elementary
Fort Saskatchewan Elementary
Bruderheim School
F.R. Haythorne Junior High
Sherwood Heights Junior High
Rudolph Henning Junior Hiught
Lamont High
Bev Facey Community High
Salisbury Composite High
Fort Saskatchewan High
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
St. Luke Catholic School
New Horizons School K-9
Claudette-et-Denis-Tardif School (PM-6)
Strathcona County has so much to offer! For example, it is home to Alberta's Industrial Heartland, which creates a strong economy. The County also has rolling hills, lovely lakes, and great farmland. Another awesome perk of Strathcona County is being near many modern conveniences while still being able to enjoy nature. In addition to supporting a laidback lifestyle, the County has awesome resources for residents. For instance, spray parks and libraries!
Learn more about the different communities and the people that live here.
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With many major highways connecting the area residents are able to move with ease connecting to Alberta's Industrial Heartland. As a result, the location has attracted hydrocarbon, chemical, oil, and gas investments.
Strathcona County is a part of Alberta's Industrial Heartland. This globally recognized hydrocarbon processing industry showcases efficient and innovative development. Also home to the world's largest CO2 pipeline and carbon capture technology. The companies in operation have embraced a low-carbon, low-emissions energy future.
With 582-square kilometers, the region brings over $45 billion in capital investment and over 40 companies working in the area. Strathcona County is able to benefit from these innovations.