Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism

On December 3, the Honourable James Flaherty, Minister of Finance, will be speaking on the 2007 Economic Statement (with a focus on tax cuts), and how it impacts small businesses and businesses in Canada. Visit the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce website to register.

Strathcona County has a long history of working cooperatively with the other municipalities in the region. Visit. www.strathcona.ab.ca to get an update.

Members of the Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association hosted their annual industrial realtor update on November 28 at the Petroleum Club. This event was well attended by 55 local realtors who received current information on development in the area. View the presentations at www.strathconacounty.com

Mark your calendars for the annual buyer seller forum on March 25 - 27, 2008, at the Shaw Conference Centre. With more than $160 billion of major projects announced, underway, or recently completed in Alberta, the long-term opportunities are endless for industrial supppliers, both in Alberta and across Canada. Visit www.nationalbuyersellerforum.ca to find out more.

Get ready to register for the Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce's trade fair in April. Call Karlee on December 3 to reserve your booth 464-0801. For more information visit Chamber of Commerce.

The Economic Society of Northern Alberta presents the 2008 Economic Outlook on Friday, December 7 at the Sutton Place Hotel. Register for this full-day event by calling (780) 430-4323. www.esna.ca

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

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with your family and friends Sunday, December 2
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at County Hall. For more information check out the County resident web site at www.strathcona.ab.ca

Are you feeling the winter doldrums? Need some fresh air? Well pack up the family and take in some of the wonderful holiday events and attractions in Strathcona County . When it is -30 outside and you are getting cabin fever, take a stroll through a local greenhouse. This should most definitely put you in better spirits and you could get some of your Christmas shopping done at the same time. Check out the events at the Sherwood Park Mall. A trip to see Santa Claus at a number of locations in the area can make for great pictures with the kids and also serves as a holiday spirit builder for adults. When the weather is a bit warmer, take a winter hike or cross-country ski at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre, Elk Island Park or Cooking Lake Blackfoot Recreation Area. Don’t just curl up on the couch this holiday season, get out and enjoy the winter and what Strathcona County has to offer over the holidays.

Plan on attending the spectacular New Year’s Eve Festival from 4:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. at Broadmoor Lake Park . Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages! Skating, gymnastics at the SALTO gym, outdoor concession, sledge hockey, hockey skills with the Sherwood Park Crusaders, crafts, sleigh rides, campfire fun, snow mini-golf, snowshoeing and much more. Fireworks will start at 8:00 p.m. For more information visit www.strathcona.ab.ca or call 467-2211.

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