Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism

Business Plan and Budget 2008

Strathcona County Council approved the 2008-1010 Businesss Plan and 2008 budget at the December 18th council meeting. See the full document at www.strathcona.ab.ca

Premier moves decisively to provide Capital region with new planning tools
First step will create a regional board for area's 25 municipalities

Edmonton... Premier Ed Stelmach has accepted the majority of recommendations from a report on how the Capital region’s 25 municipalities can plan together. And to jumpstart the initiative he created a structure for a regional board to start building a regional plan. News Release -November 19, 2007

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. They are currently taking appointments for one on one meetings with company representatives. Visit www.nationalbuyersellerforum.ca to find out more.

On December 11, Kinder Morgan presented to Strathcona County Council a proposal to develop a sulphur terminal in Alberta's Industrial Heartland. The facility will handle sulphur production and minimize environmental impact to the region. PDF

Sherwood Business Park, North of Yellowhead, and Millennium Ridge are exciting new developments in Strathcona County. Trans America presented their future plans to Council on December 11. PDF

New provincial legislation implements an enforceable dispute resolution process under the Trade, Investment, and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA). This change to the Government Organization Amdendment Act was passed in the Alberta Legislature on December 5. Similar legislation is before the British Columbia legislature. See PDF for more information.

Plan on attending the 8th Annual Stakeholders Luncheon and Presentations on January 30, 2008, at the Dow Centre in Fort Saskatchewan. See the PDF for more information and to register.

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

Edmonton Regional Tourism Group Receives $1.23 Million from Rural Alberta's Development Fund

The Edmonton Regional Tourism Group (ERTG), of which Strathcona County is a strong partner, is proud to announce the approval of their Rural Alberta Development Fund application for $1.23 million. News Release.

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