Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism

Total E & P Canada's announcement to build a bitumen upgrader in Alberta's Industrial Heartland reflects the sound planning and hard work that the Alberta's Industrial Association started more than 10 years ago, says Strathcona County Mayor Cathy Olesen. See the Strathcona County News Release and Total E&P Canada's announcement

Dutch Prime Minister's Business Delegation June 9-16, 2007

Many of these Dutch companies are world leaders in their respective areas of expertise and offer
leading edge technologies, systems, products and services. They are looking towards establishing
affiliations or partnerships with Edmonton area companies to help address the many needs and
challenges of the oilsands industry. Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism will be touring the group throughout the Alberta's Industrial Heartland area on June 10. Currently one-on-one meetings with local businesses are being scheduled with the participating Dutch companies. These will take place on Monday, June 11 from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. View the information sheet (PDF) to find out more.

CP Rail will be expanding its service in Alberta's Industrial Heartland

Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association is pleased to announced that CP Rail will be expanding its service in Alberta's industrial Heartland area. Find out more by viewing the PDF of Alberta's Industrial Heartland press release.

Gemini Corporation acquires Alberta Heartland property to support heavy oil market penetration

Gemini Corporation has announced the partial closing of its land purchase on the outskirts of Fort Saskatchewan. The purchase transaction has been split into two parcels due to certain Ministry of Transport delays relating to 19 of the 102 acres being acquired. This new location will provide capacity to support the extensive development in Northern Alberta. Find out more by viewing the news release.

Honorable Ed Stelmach speaks at Chamber Luncheon

Plan on attending the June 20th Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Best Western where Honorable Ed Stelmach will be the guest speaker. Call 464-0801 to reserve tickets. www.sherwoodparkchamber.com

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For Strathcona County business information, visit our business section on this website. See our business calendar for events, seminars, forums, and more.

The new 2007 brochure has expanded to 48 pages showcasing hundreds of activities in the Greater Edmonton Region at your fingertips. Visit a farm, greenhouse, Farmers’ Markets, and u-pick gardens. Enjoy water and winter activities, hike a nature trail or explore the past at local historical sites. For information call 464-8095 or email konkin@strathcona.ab.ca Enter online at www.edmontondaytrips.com to WIN a $1,000 Day Trips prize certificate!

Strathcona County Partners with Edmonton Tourism and the Sherwood Park and District Chamber for the Edmonton Tourism 2007 Breakfast Mixer!

Are you interested in featuring your products or services to the Greater Edmonton Tourism industry? For only $100, your organization can showcase your products and services at the Edmonton Tourism Breakfast Mixer with a booth or display, and literature to each of the attendees.

Following the Breakfast Mixer, Broadmoor Public Golf Course is offering a special rate to those in attendance at the mixer. Book your tee time the week of the mixer and take advantage of this great deal!

For more information on becoming a sponsor, to register for the mixer, and for more information on the golf specials, call Janice at 464-8216 or e-mail whitej@strathcona.ab.ca

Looking for ways to get the family out of the house and explore the backyards of Greater Edmonton? Pick up your copy of the 2007 Visit the Country Guide at your local County office, by calling 464-8095 or download the portions of interest at www.visitthecountry.ca.

On July 21 & 22 this self guided driving tour is brought to you by Sturgeon County in partnership with Strathcona County and the Town of Devon . For more information on the tour and the Country Cuisine check out the Web-site http://www.countrysoul.ca

For other Strathcona County events, attractions and activities see the Visitor section of our website.